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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R11 165

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday 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 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 831

One-way from

R11 165

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 330
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • New York to Cape Town
31/3
  • 31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R27 870 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R15 328 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 23 January 2025.

Wed 12/322:35EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 19/322:00CPT - EWR
1 stop23h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1R16 831
Sat 15/322:35EWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/320:55CPT - EWR
2 stops27h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R17 294
Sat 29/30:25EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 14/416:35CPT - EWR
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R17 720
Tue 18/322:35EWR - CPT
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 28/318:45CPT - EWR
1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/1R18 109
Wed 12/317:40JFK - CPT
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/318:45CPT - JFK
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R18 127
Wed 29/119:15JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 5/220:40CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/1R18 146
Wed 5/30:10JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/317:15CPT - JFK
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R18 257
Wed 15/1013:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 23/1014:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R18 275
Sun 9/222:29JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/222:00CPT - JFK
1 stop27h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/1R18 701
Wed 19/311:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R18 886
Fri 2/520:00LGA - CPT
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/518:55CPT - LGA
2 stops26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R20 812
Tue 27/515:04LGA - CPT
2 stops37h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/718:55CPT - LGA
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1R21 960

Find flights from New York to Cape Town within your budget

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 12/3

22:35-10:20

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

22:00-15:00

1 stop23h 00m

R16 831

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 15/3

22:35-12:10

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

20:55-18:28

2 stops27h 33m

R17 294

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 29/3

0:25-11:50

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

R17 720

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 18/3

22:35-8:00

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/3

18:45-20:35

1 stop31h 50m

R18 109

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/3

17:40-10:20

2 stops34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

18:45-14:50

2 stops26h 05m

R18 127

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

8:05-12:10

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

22:00-18:20

1 stop26h 20m

R18 146

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/3

0:10-12:00

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

17:15-12:15

1 stop25h 00m

R18 257

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/3

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

14:30-7:35

2 stops23h 05m

R18 275

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/2

22:29-10:20

1 stop28h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/2

22:00-18:29

1 stop27h 29m

R18 701

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 19/3

11:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

R18 886

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Cape Town

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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 17 January 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 85 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 23 January 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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 4 February 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 23 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 349 reviews

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8,1
Very Good
3 349 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 349 reviews

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8,0
Very Good
8 507 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 349 reviews

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7,8