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

A quick flight from New York to Cape Town can take about 21h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 857. There are 12551 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 116, 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 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 Newark - Cape Town Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl or New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl, as they are the most popular.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from New York to Cape Town?

Travellers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 93% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from New York to Cape Town at least 11 days early can save you up to 50% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 11 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from New York to Cape Town for as little as R16 078 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R32 579 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cape Town?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York. Users have commonly found prices around R26 254 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R16 730. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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.

R8 594+ Cheap Flights from New York to Cape Town

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R16 430
One-way from	R8 594
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R27 314

Turkish Airlines
18/9-1/10
2 total stops
54h 25m total
New York to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways
6/9
2 total stops
42h 00m total
New York to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R41 278 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R15 251 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 19 August 2025.

Thu 18/96:45JFK - CPT

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/1016:35CPT - JFK

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R16 430

Thu 13/110:20JFK - CPT

1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines

Thu 27/1117:15CPT - JFK

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R17 100

Tue 4/110:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Tue 11/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R17 241

Tue 4/110:20JFK - CPT

1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 11/1117:15CPT - JFK

1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R17 241

Mon 15/96:45JFK - CPT

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/1016:35CPT - JFK

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/8R17 293

Sat 8/110:20JFK - CPT

1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 19/1117:15CPT - JFK

1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R17 346

Sun 9/1112:45JFK - CPT

2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways

Wed 19/1123:25CPT - JFK

1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/8R17 399

Mon 1/120:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/1217:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R17 417

Mon 13/1019:50JFK - CPT

1 stop34h 00mTurkish Airlines

Fri 24/1016:35CPT - JFK

1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R17 417

Tue 25/110:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/1217:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/8R17 434

Fri 28/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 55mNorse Atlantic UK

Sun 7/1212:30CPT - JFK

1 stop34h 25mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 18/8R17 505

Mon 27/101:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 5/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R17 593

Best flights from New York to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

Tue 18/110:20JFK - CPT

1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines

Fri 28/1117:15CPT - JFK

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/8R17 593

Wed 8/1018:20JFK - CPT

1 stop21h 40mNorse Atlantic UK

Mon 13/1023:45CPT - JFK

1 stop22h 10mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/8R17 857

Sun 12/1013:45JFK - CPT

2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways

Sat 18/1014:20CPT - JFK

1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/8R18 191

Sun 21/920:25LGA - CPT

2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/1018:55CPT - LGA

2 stops26h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 18/8R18 227

Thu 1/18:05JFK - CPT

1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 15/122:10CPT - JFK

1 stop23h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/8R18 561

Wed 24/910:55EWR - CPT

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Thu 30/1013:50CPT - EWR

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/8R18 579

Sun 2/110:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 7/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/8R18 174

Tue 4/118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways

Tue 11/1118:55CPT - JFK

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/8R18 561

Mon 8/1210:00EWR - CPT

1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 1/113:50CPT - EWR

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/8R19 178

Mon 3/110:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 7/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/8R18 174

Sun 31/810:45LGA - CPT

2 stops42h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sat 13/918:55CPT - LGA

2 stops29h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/8R20 270

Wed 31/1220:05JFK - CPT

1 stop33h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 15/122:10CPT - JFK

1 stop23h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/8R18 561

Direct flights from New York to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from New York to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

Sun 21/920:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/1019:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/8R22 154

Sun 31/820:10EWR - CPT

Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 13/919:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/8R23 316

Fri 12/920:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 25/919:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/8R23 422

Wed 24/920:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/1019:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/8R23 527

Tue 28/1020:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/1120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/8R24 408

Fri 17/1020:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 29/1019:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/8R25 112

Wed 19/1120:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1220:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/8R25 288

Fri 17/1020:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 27/1019:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/8R25 993

Last-minute flights from New York to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Cape Town. Data last updated 19 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 26/80:30EWR - CPT

1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/1016:35CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R19 636

Wed 27/813:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Tue 23/914:30CPT - JFK

2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/8R18 174

Wed 27/810:55EWR - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/913:50CPT - EWR

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/8R18 332

Wed 27/86:45JFK - CPT

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/1016:35CPT - JFK

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R18 368

Wed 27/813:45JFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways

Sat 27/914:20CPT - JFK

1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/8R18 931

Wed 27/813:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/1015:20CPT - JFK

2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R19 354

Wed 27/813:45JFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways

Sun 21/914:30CPT - JFK

2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/8R19 389

Wed 27/810:55EWR - CPT

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Thu 25/913:50CPT - EWR

2 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/8R19 565

Wed 27/86:45JFK - CPT

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 24/916:35CPT - JFK

1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R19 847

Thu 28/813:45JFK - CPT

1 stop41h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 23/914:30CPT - JFK

2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/8R17 698

Thu 28/813:45JFK - CPT

1 stop41h 15mKenya Airways

Thu 25/914:30CPT - JFK

2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/8R18 491

Thu 28/86:45JFK - CPT

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Thu 25/916:35CPT - JFK

1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/8R19 636

One-way flights from New York to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

Sat 6/913:45JFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/8R8 594

Mon 27/1019:05JFK - CPT

1 stop29h 40mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/8R8 735

Sun 31/813:45JFK - CPT

2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/8R8 752

Mon 8/913:45JFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/8R8 770

Sun 23/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 55mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/8R8 823

Sun 23/1122:00JFK - CPT

2 stops49h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R8 946

Mon 1/913:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/8R8 999

Sun 23/1123:55EWR - CPT

2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R9 087

Mon 15/913:45JFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/8R9 122

Mon 25/820:00JFK - CPT

1 stop21h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/8R9 298

Mon 27/1018:40EWR - CPT

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R10 707

Mon 9/217:45EWR - CPT

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8R10 778

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Price

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/11

0:20-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

17:15-17:45

1 stop31h 30m

R17 593

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

18:20-22:00

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

23:45-15:55

1 stop22h 10m

R17 857

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 2/11

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 174

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 3/11

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 174

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

19:40-11:50

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

R18 174

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/10

13:45-13:40

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

14:20-7:35

1 stop23h 15m

R18 191

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sun 21/9

20:25-11:00

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

18:55-15:26

2 stops26h 31m

R18 227

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

8:05-12:10

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

22:10-14:20

1 stop23h 10m

R18 561

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/11

8:05-12:10

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

18:55-19:35

1 stop31h 40m

R18 561

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

20:05-12:10

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

22:10-14:20

1 stop23h 10m

R18 561

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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?

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% 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?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R21 970.

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

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 10m.

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air 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

8 922 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 922 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 922 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 950 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 922 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

835 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 922 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

276 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 922 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 283 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 922 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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 21h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 857. There are 12551 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 116, 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 34% 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?
When deciding which route to take from New York to Cape Town, consider Newark - Cape Town Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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British Airways	CheapestR17 116	AverageR21 966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR24 001	AverageR29 149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R8 594

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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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 19 August 2025.

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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 19 August 2025.