S$1,049 Cheap Flights from New York to Cape Town

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Cheap Flights from New York to Cape Town (JFK-CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$1,049 for one-way flights and S$1,277 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Tue, 16 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,277 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,277
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, 16 Sep from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 1 Oct, priced at S$1,277 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Mon, 19 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,296 Return, found 22 hours ago
S$1,296
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 8 Feb, priced at S$1,296 found 22 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 26 Nov - Tue, 16 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,316 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,316
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 16 Dec, priced at S$1,316 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sun, 5 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,325 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,325
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 5 Oct from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 21 Oct, priced at S$1,325 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Thu, 29 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,332 Return, found 22 hours ago
S$1,332
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at S$1,332 found 22 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun, 2 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,342 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,342
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, 2 Nov from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 19 Nov, priced at S$1,342 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Tue, 2 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,344 Return, found 22 hours ago
S$1,344
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, 2 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 17 Dec, priced at S$1,344 found 22 hours ago
British Airways
Mon, 6 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,361 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,361
Return
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, 6 Oct from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 21 Oct, priced at S$1,361 found 1 day ago
Kenya Airways
Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,425 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,425
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, 15 Oct from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 1 Nov, priced at S$1,425 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, 18 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,757 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,757
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, 18 Oct from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 1 Nov, priced at S$1,757 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$1,157 - S$1,875 per traveller.

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New York to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, British Airways, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
S$1,276
Distance
12487 km

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from JFK to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
If you're travelling from JFK to CPT, round-trip journeys start from S$1,277. This figure is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't delay. Book today and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to CPT?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee depends on your airline. If you do need to cancel your break, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from JFK Airport to CPT that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for JFK Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from JFK to CPT?
With a flight distance of 12,600 kilometres between Jamaica and Cape Town, this is a long journey. Make sure you drink lots of water and go for a short walk down the aisle every so often.
Which airlines fly direct from JFK Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Unfortunately, there aren't any airlines that fly direct between John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT). You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices always go up and down, so not always. While last-minute flight deals between JFK Airport and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) are of course possible, it also makes sense to keep track of prices well before you fly. In fact, some airlines publicize their prices up to 12 months before the departure date. Expedia is constantly updating the biggest bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to book when the price is low.

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