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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R8 832

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 942

One-way from

R8 832

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R31 010

Good one-way deal

R14 168 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/8-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 20m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 5/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R42 442 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R17 004 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Cape Town Intl.

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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 1 July 2025.

Sun 28/90:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/1016:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7R17 383
Fri 28/1118:40EWR - CPT
1 stop34h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 10/1218:45CPT - EWR
1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6R17 894
Mon 24/1110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R18 035
Wed 29/1022:35EWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1122:00CPT - EWR
2 stops28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/6R19 939
Thu 14/87:50JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 21/818:55CPT - JFK
1 stop25h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6R20 979
Fri 10/1018:20JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/105:45CPT - JFK
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R21 067
Fri 15/86:45JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 20/916:35CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R21 085
Wed 13/821:30JFK - CPT
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 20/818:55CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/6R21 102
Fri 10/1018:20JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 1/1112:00CPT - JFK
1 stop34h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 29/6R21 155
Thu 24/720:00JFK - CPT
1 stop35h 00mKenya Airways
Fri 26/914:35CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/6R21 226
Wed 13/820:29LGA - CPT
2 stops32h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 20/818:55CPT - LGA
2 stops26h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/6R21 279
Mon 20/1013:00LGA - CPT
1 stop22h 50mDelta
Sun 2/1121:30CPT - LGA
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/7R22 037

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Depart

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Price

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 26/8

0:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

R16 942

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 28/11

18:40-12:10

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

18:45-19:35

1 stop31h 50m

R17 894

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 24/11

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

13:50-7:55

2 stops25h 05m

R18 035

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 26/8

0:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

9:00-22:35

2 stops43h 35m

R19 710

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 29/10

22:35-12:10

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

22:00-19:45

2 stops28h 45m

R19 939

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/8

7:50-11:00

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/8

18:55-16:10

1 stop27h 15m

R20 979

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/10

18:20-20:55

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

5:45-7:35

2 stops31h 50m

R21 067

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/8

6:45-11:50

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/9

16:35-22:40

1 stop36h 05m

R21 085

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/8

21:30-11:00

2 stops31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/8

18:55-12:40

1 stop23h 45m

R21 102

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/10

18:20-20:55

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

12:00-16:50

1 stop34h 50m

R21 155

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 27 June 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 49 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?

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 1 July 2025.

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.

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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andQatar 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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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.

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

    Turkish Airlines, at R16 942, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Ethiopian Air. Turkish Airlines is priced at 36% 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 832 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on A.P.G. and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R10 631 and R11 441, respectively.

  • 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 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 AirwaysCheapestR17 135AverageR21 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR23 226AverageR29 180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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