Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R8 804

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
Jun 7 — Jun 141
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 25 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 8 May 2026.

Tue 3/111:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/1117:15
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R18 474
Sat 7/111:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/1117:15
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5R19 064
Mon 16/110:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1117:15
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R19 374
Mon 31/80:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/916:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/5R19 604
Mon 16/110:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/1117:15
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5R19 669
Fri 30/101:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 13/1117:15
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5R19 833
Sat 5/90:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 21/916:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5R19 865
Sat 5/90:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/916:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5R20 242
Sat 5/90:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/916:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5R20 356
Sun 6/919:50
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/916:35
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5R20 356
Sun 16/813:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/813:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R20 536
Sat 5/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/920:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R20 602

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 8 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 474

One-way from

R8 804

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R27 016
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R29 025 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 009 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 8 May 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/10

13:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

17:15-23:25

1 stop37h 10m

R22 778

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 24/10

6:50-11:50

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

17:15-17:45

1 stop31h 30m

R22 778

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/6

16:55-13:10

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

15:20-15:10

2 stops29h 50m

R23 171

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/6

23:55-13:10

2 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

9:00-8:50

2 stops29h 50m

R24 496

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/6

1:20-17:20

2 stops34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

19:30-20:34

2 stops31h 04m

R25 020

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 18/10

23:55-11:30

2 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:00-21:20

2 stops31h 20m

R25 543

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/10

23:00-16:40

1 stop35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

20:00-14:25

1 stop24h 25m

R25 543

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 15/10

6:05-15:20

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-10:24

1 stop19h 34m

R26 083
Fastest return journey

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 17/10

17:00-17:50

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-13:40

1 stop22h 50m

R26 591

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 16/10

21:40-15:20

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

20:50-6:50

Nonstop16h 00m

R26 591

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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 90 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 R8 444). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R62 427). 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 8 May 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 58% 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 605.

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 8 May 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.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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. 1 airline 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 29h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R25 543. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Cape Town round-trip?

    United Airlines, at R21 855, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Cape Town.. United Airlines is priced at 11% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of R8 444). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R62 427). 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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