Cheap flights from JFK to CPT (John F. Kennedy Intl. to Cape Town Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from JFK to CPT starting at $550 One Way, $1,123 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,123 for return flights and $550 for one-way flights to Cape Town Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,123 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,123
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 8 from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $1,123 found 7 hours ago
Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,145 Roundtrip, just found
$1,145
Roundtrip
just found
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 4 from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, Oct 11, priced at $1,145 just found
Thu, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 20
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,417 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,417
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 14 from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $1,417 found 2 days ago
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,520 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,520
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $1,520 found 2 days ago
Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Jan 28
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,525 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,525
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, Jan 28, priced at $1,525 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Cape Town Intl.

Airport Hotels near Cape Town Intl.

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria Cape Town Western Cape
$156 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$184 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape
$53 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from May 2 to May 3
$61 total
May 2 - May 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,083 reviews)
Breakfast we couldn't get the required service the staff was mostly in the kitchen. Parking was safe,room was clean your ironing board was to too short it could iron a dress properly.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Tyger Valley

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Tyger Valley

3 out of 5
Hendrik Verwoerd Drive Cape Town Western Cape
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$90 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Tyger Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Cape Town

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria Cape Town Western Cape
$156 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$184 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape
$188 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$219 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
This is my overall pick for Cape Town, South Africa. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel at home and just spoiled rotten. The hotel was very clean from the dining areas and rooms to the gym facility. I can't rave enough about this place! The food was incredible! Definitely 5 star quailty ...

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Taj Cape Town
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape
$53 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from May 2 to May 3
$61 total
May 2 - May 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,083 reviews)
Breakfast we couldn't get the required service the staff was mostly in the kitchen. Parking was safe,room was clean your ironing board was to too short it could iron a dress properly.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Cape Town Hotels With Airport Transportation

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria Cape Town Western Cape
$156 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$184 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Cape Royale Luxury Suites

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

4 out of 5
47 Main Road, Green Point Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
The couch, carpet and chair in the lounge were filthy. The place also smelled like it was standing closed for months. We kept the door open constantly for fresh air. The bathrooms can also do with extractor fans. Coffee machine missing, as well as docking station, but there was a used (dirty) espresso ...

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2020

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Cape Royale Luxury Suites
11 Portswood Mews

11 Portswood Mews

4 out of 5
6 Thornhill Road Cape Town Western Cape
Stay at this apartment in Cape Town. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Table Mountain and Camps ...
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11 Portswood Mews
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Cape Town Hotels

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape
$53 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from May 2 to May 3
$61 total
May 2 - May 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,083 reviews)
Breakfast we couldn't get the required service the staff was mostly in the kitchen. Parking was safe,room was clean your ironing board was to too short it could iron a dress properly.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel

4 out of 5
Portswood Road, Portswood Square Cape Town Western Cape
$171 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$200 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (978 reviews)
We were very happy with our stay at the Commodore and would recommend it highly. Before our stay, I was concerned about location, but it’s a very easy walk and safe walk to the V&A waterfront. The breakfast was excellent. The actual dining room while we were there was closed for a few days as they ...

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

The Commodore Hotel
Hotel On St Georges

Hotel On St Georges

3 out of 5
Cnr Riebeeck and St. Georges Mall Cape Town Western Cape
Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy a restaurant. Popular attractions Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (486 reviews)
Adequate accomodation for overnight stay
Upgrade/renovations of hotel was promised for the future. Some lifts were a problem; one lift couldn't stop on the basement floor and another lift was stuck on the 12th floor. All-in-all, we had a nice stay, for overnight accommodation

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2018

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Hotel On St Georges
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Cape Town

The Spier Hotel

The Spier Hotel

4 out of 5
R310 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Western Cape
$429 nightly
The price is $493 total per night from May 6 to May 7
$493 total
May 6 - May 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (576 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, kids club, babysitting, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
I loved this wine farm ! I found it online and booked and the only thing I regretted was our stay was only two nights ! I will definitely stay here again if I return to stellenbosch !

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

The Spier Hotel
Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

4 out of 5
29 Heerengracht Street Cape Town Western Cape
$117 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from May 15 to May 16
$135 total
May 15 - May 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Long ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Babysitting, bicycle rentals nearby, laundry

Travelers say...
Staff where friendly and helpful, restaurants where great with a great choice of food, all in all an enjoyable experience

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
25 Rose Street, Bo-Kaap Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (328 reviews)
We loved our stay at the Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel! Our room was beautiful and spacious, and both the room and the hotel were super clean. Jean Pierre and the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our entire visit. The cook-to-order breakfasts were delicious and clearly ...

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

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Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

JFK to CPT Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York
CPT Address & GPS
Address:
Cape Town ,
South Africa
IATA Code:
CPT
Longitude:
18.596489
Latitude:
-33.968906
Time Zone:
Africa/Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from JFK to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights between these destinations. But Delta Air Lines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic can get you from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cape Town Intl. Airport with only one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from JFK Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
With the fastest flight time from JFK to CPT being 19 hours and 5 minutes, we recommend you have a few in-flight survival tricks up your sleeve. Neck pillows, earplugs and eye-masks should be some of the essentials you put in your hand luggage.
How many hours flight from JFK Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
There's no need to feel nervous about the 19 hours and 11 minutes that you'll be in the air between JFK Airport and CPT. It may be a long ride, but a few movies, a captivating book and a decent snooze will help make the time zoom by.
What airlines have the most flights from JFK Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Do some people-watching, grab a coffee, get the blood flowing again ... Airport stopovers don't have to be a drag! If you're heading from New York to Cape Town, you won't be able to fly direct. Prepare to make a stop somewhere.

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