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: 23h 11m.

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

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average return price of R16 619.

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

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 87% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates 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 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 9 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.

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

Kenya Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

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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 February 2026, there are 9 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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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R14 905 to R16 091. The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 889.

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JFK

23h 10m

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13:45 - 13:35

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Sun, Apr 12 - Fri, Apr 17

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Tue, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 22

21:30 - 14:19

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7:05 - 17:50

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R15 033Delta

Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, May 25

14:20 - 7:35

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Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 22

8:00 - 14:15

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8:30 - 19:15

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23:45 - 20:20

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R15 161Delta

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21:30 - 11:15

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16:40 - 21:25

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Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, May 26

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R15 193Delta

Tue, Feb 24 - Fri, May 29

23:45 - 21:29

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R15 209Delta

Tue, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 22

Delta flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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Feb 8

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

23h 49m

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JFK14:19New York John F Kennedy Intl

Feb 26

JFK15:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 00m

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CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

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Feb 8

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

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JFK12:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Mar 10

CPT8:00Cape Town Intl

34h 25m

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JFK12:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mar 22

JFK15:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

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CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R15 097

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Feb 9

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

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JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

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JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Feb 9

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JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

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23:45-21:29

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17:35-19:15

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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 November, then you should wait until February to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 610.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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 R16 665 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 R15 401 on momondo.

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

As of February 2026, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 20h 45m

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How far is Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl by plane?
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 45m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
As of February 2026, there are 9 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 27% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Atlantic with 18%, Emirates with 17%, and Kenya Airways with 13%.

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Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R13 846	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 291 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 960	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom R14 561	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 450 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R14 703	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 170 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 207 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 610	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 531 reviews	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R15 793	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 492	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 719 reviews	Search British Airways flights
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If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in November, then you should wait until February to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 610.

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As of February 2026, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Kenya Airways is the most popular carrier 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?

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 87% 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 London (LHR) offer the lowest average return price of R16 619.

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: 23h 11m.

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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