Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R7 408

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
Apr 10 — Apr 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Sun 26/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 14/513:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R13 286
Fri 24/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/513:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R13 303
Thu 23/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/413:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3R13 417
Thu 7/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/613:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R13 449
Thu 7/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 18/515:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R13 466
Fri 17/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/415:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R13 482
Fri 8/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 13/513:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3R13 628
Tue 5/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 18/515:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R13 645
Sun 19/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/415:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R13 726
Fri 8/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/613:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R13 742
Thu 7/521:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 16/515:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R13 889
Thu 7/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 25/515:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/3R14 459

Find flight deals from New York to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 286

One-way from

R7 408

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R22 584
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/4-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 45m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R27 204 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R3 846 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/6

16:25-12:40

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

9:55-14:25

2 stops34h 30m

R21 004

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 24/3

6:00-13:45

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:50-19:45

2 stops35h 55m

R23 642

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/4

19:00-13:35

3 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

14:25-14:45

3 stops30h 20m

R24 179

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/3

22:20-11:40

2 stops31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

18:25-18:55

2 stops30h 30m

R24 391

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

11:20-11:30

1 stop42h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

18:25-18:55

2 stops30h 30m

R24 424
Fastest return journey

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 3/4

20:40-17:10

Nonstop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

19:50-5:35

Nonstop15h 45m

R24 635

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 25/4

6:10-15:20

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-5:35

Nonstop15h 45m

R24 668

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 8/4

20:40-17:10

Nonstop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-9:59

1 stop19h 59m

R24 765

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

22:10-8:20

3 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

15:25-20:00

2 stops34h 35m

R24 863

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 24/4

19:42-15:20

1 stop37h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

19:50-5:35

Nonstop15h 45m

R24 863

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cape Town?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of R12 472). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 632). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Cape Town as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Cape Town?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from New York to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 518.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 02m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 11 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and British Airways from New York to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New York?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Cape Town. 2 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from New York to Cape Town can take about 25h 45m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R23 642. There are 12585 km between New York and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cape Town round-trip?

    British Airways, at R17 512, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. British Airways is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Cape Town?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cape Town?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of R12 472). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 632). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 512AverageR22 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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