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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R8 619

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
mai 26 — jun. 21
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 26 april 2026.

ti. 3/111:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
on. 18/1117:15
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/4R18 708
ti. 3/111:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
to. 12/1117:15
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/4R19 418
ti. 24/110:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
sø. 29/1117:15
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4R19 633
sø. 3/522:05
JFK
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CPT
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
ma. 18/514:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R20 211
to. 19/110:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
sø. 29/1117:15
CPT
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EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4R20 244
on. 4/1113:45
JFK
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CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
on. 18/1118:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R20 261
lø. 5/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
lø. 12/920:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R20 277
to. 19/110:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop28h 30m
Turkish Airlines
sø. 29/1117:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4R20 343
on. 14/1013:45
JFK
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CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
lø. 24/1014:20
CPT
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JFK
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/4R20 393
sø. 13/913:45
JFK
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CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
ma. 28/914:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/4R20 409
fr. 20/1113:45
JFK
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CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
sø. 29/1114:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/4R20 442
ma. 11/513:45
JFK
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CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
ma. 18/514:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/4R20 492

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 26 april 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 277

One-way from

R8 619

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R24 686
5/9-12/9
  • 5/9-12/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 00m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R23 615 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 093 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

on. 30/9

19:00-13:35

3 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

fr. 9/10

14:25-14:45

3 stops30h 20m

R24 521

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ti. 13/10

22:20-11:30

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

fr. 23/10

18:25-14:25

1 stop26h 00m

R24 768

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

ti. 13/10

23:55-11:30

2 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

lø. 24/10

20:00-21:20

2 stops31h 20m

R25 594

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lø. 17/10

11:20-16:40

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

fr. 23/10

20:00-18:55

2 stops28h 55m

R25 594

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lø. 17/10

22:20-11:30

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

ma. 26/10

18:30-18:55

2 stops30h 25m

R25 594
Fastest return journey

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

on. 26/8

20:25-17:10

Nonstop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

ma. 26/10

20:50-6:50

Nonstop16h 00m

R25 776

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

lø. 17/10

14:30-17:50

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

ma. 26/10

21:30-15:03

1 stop23h 33m

R26 007

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ma. 8/6

23:25-13:10

2 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

ma. 22/6

9:00-15:10

2 stops36h 10m

R26 122

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

fr. 16/10

20:30-17:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

sø. 25/10

21:30-12:41

1 stop21h 11m

R26 139

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

on. 14/10

20:30-17:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

ti. 27/10

21:30-15:40

1 stop24h 10m

R26 139

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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 520). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R62 994). 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 26 april 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 60% 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 765.

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 26 april 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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 655 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

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.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 915 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

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 14h 45m. SAUDIA provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R25 776. 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 R22 054, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Cape Town.. United Airlines is priced at 10% 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 R8 520). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R62 994). 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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