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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R7 829

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
Jan 1 — Jan 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 2 December 2025.

Wed 31/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11R18 445
Mon 8/1217:25EWR - CPT
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1222:10CPT - EWR
2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11R22 155
Mon 1/126:00EWR - CPT
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11R22 890
Wed 31/1220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/320:00CPT - EWR
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11R23 027
Tue 30/1219:29EWR - CPT
2 stops61h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/320:50CPT - EWR
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12R23 420
Mon 8/1219:35EWR - CPT
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1219:50CPT - EWR
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R23 711
Sun 30/1122:00EWR - CPT
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1217:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R23 865
Wed 31/1219:29EWR - CPT
2 stops37h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/120:50CPT - EWR
1 stop24h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11R24 035
Wed 31/1219:29LGA - CPT
1 stop37h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/320:00CPT - LGA
1 stop33h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12R24 172
Thu 4/1220:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1218:10CPT - JFK
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R24 326
Wed 10/1213:45JFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 17/1214:25CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/12R24 343
Mon 1/1213:45JFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:35CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R24 514

Cheap 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 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 967

One-way from

R7 829

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R28 036

Good round-trip deal

R28 151 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 309 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Hahn Air
  • Hahn Air
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 10m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R42 266 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 557 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Cape Town Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 26/1

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R17 437

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 25/2

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R17 437

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 11/3

11:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

R18 633

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 26/1

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R18 633

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 23/3

11:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R18 633

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 6/2

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R19 488

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 14/3

22:35-10:20

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

20:45-14:50

1 stop24h 05m

R21 899

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 20/2

20:35-18:00

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

19:50-5:50

Nonstop16h 00m

R22 856

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 3/2

20:35-18:00

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

20:50-5:50

Nonstop16h 00m

R22 856

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 1/2

20:35-18:00

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

20:50-5:50

Nonstop16h 00m

R22 856

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Cape Town

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of R15 522). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 762). 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 2 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 66% 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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 874.

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 03m.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.

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 2 December 2025.
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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 062 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 062 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 062 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 549 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 062 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 20h. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 437. 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 R16 615, 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 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Cape Town one-way?

    R8 240 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hahn Air and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R8 445 and R12 462, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Cape Town, consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl, Newark - Cape Town Intl or New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of R15 522). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 762). 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 AirwaysCheapestR16 615AverageR21 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR22 843AverageR28 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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