S$692 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$692 for one-way flights and S$1,303 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,303 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,303
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,303 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,303 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,303
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,303 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 28 Aug - Fri, 12 Sep
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,402 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,402
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 12 Sep, priced at S$1,402 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,416 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,416
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,416 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 28 Aug - Fri, 12 Sep
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,436 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,436
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 12 Sep, priced at S$1,436 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Thu, 28 Aug - Fri, 12 Sep
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,438 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,438
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 12 Sep, priced at S$1,438 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 28 Aug - Fri, 12 Sep
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,466 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,466
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 12 Sep, priced at S$1,466 found 6 days ago
Kenya Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,532 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,532
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, 8 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,532 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,650 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,650
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, 8 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,650 found 2 days ago
Delta
Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,824 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,824
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, 6 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at S$1,824 found 2 days 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$1,170 - S$1,897 per traveller.

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New York to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Return price
S$1,303
Distance
12487 km

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*Note: Prices may vary based on availability and are subject to change.

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$1,303. 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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