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: 76% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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.

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

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

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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 8 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 Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average return price of R17 644.

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.

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 April 2026, there are 8 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 R20 307 to R15 993. The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 163.

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R16 163Kenya Airways

Tue, May 26 - Mon, Nov 30

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R16 317Kenya Airways

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

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Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27

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Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27

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Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

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Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30

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R17 118Kenya Airways

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

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

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May 2

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

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JFK16:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

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JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

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May 16

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

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JFK15:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Apr 15

CPT15:35Cape Town Intl

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JFK9:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

May 3

JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Apr 13

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

27h 05m

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JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Apr 14

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JFK1:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

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CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

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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 March to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R16 709.

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 R17 712 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 R14 970 on momondo.

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

As of April 2026, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 5% cheaper 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 23h 10m

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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 23h 10m.
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 April 2026, there are 8 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 28% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Atlantic with 21%, Emirates with 17%, and Kenya Airways with 12%.

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 770	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R14 923	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 302 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 639	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 368 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 746	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 481 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 571	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 290 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R16 607	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 561 reviews	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 062	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 332	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 551 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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