Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which airlines fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

KLM, Emirates and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Cape Town according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the lowest average return price of R20 725.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

Kenya Airways, Norse Atlantic UK, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 51m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 45m.

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Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of September 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R16 720.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R16 907. The most expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R18 704.

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Flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Cape Town in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R15 408 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R19 089.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for around R18 625 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Cape Town for as low as R16 129 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight.

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As of September 2025, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 94% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The straight-line distance from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl is 12536,9 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 20h 47m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
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As of September 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the leading airline is KLM, making up 24% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Emirates with 19%, Kenya Airways with 16%, and Qatar Airways with 11%.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R16 720.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R16 907. The most expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R18 704.

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Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight.

How have Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 94% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

Kenya Airways, Norse Atlantic UK, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the lowest average return price of R20 725.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 45m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 51m.

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