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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from $651

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Cape Town departing on 6/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Easily compare round-trip flights from New York to Cape Town

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town by changing tabs
Ethiopian Air
May 12
JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
May 19
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
May 22
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
CPT9:40 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 30
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines
May 29
JFK9:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Jun 7
CPT6:40 pmCape Town Intl
31h 10m
1 stop
JFK7:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines
May 22
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
CPT8:55 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 30
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
May 22
JFK7:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Oct 24
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
JFK11:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
Jul 29
JFK6:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Aug 6
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
42h 05m
1 stop
JFK4:40 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from New York to Cape Town

If you're looking for one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, view some of our deals below provided by Iberia, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines
Iberia
Jun 5
JFK8:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 05m
2 stops
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
May 19
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
Turkish Airlines
Jun 4
EWR12:05 amNewark
29h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Search last-minute flights to Cape Town from New York

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from New York to Cape Town
Kenya Airways
May 17
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
May 24
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines
May 18
JFK6:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 29
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
31h 28m
2 stops
JFK8:23 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
May 19
JFK6:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Aug 3
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
29h 10m
1 stop
JFK6:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines
May 19
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
Aug 3
CPT8:20 pmCape Town Intl
50h 15m
2 stops
JFK4:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
May 14
JFK7:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 21
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 10m
1 stop
JFK10:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
May 14
EWR9:45 pmNewark
34h 00m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
May 21
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
39h 09m
3 stops
EWR11:44 pmNewark

Best airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $797Free CancellationRating
7.3
788 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $849Free CancellationRating
7.1
373 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $878Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,713 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,083Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,867 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,164Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,778 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,181Free CancellationRating
7.3
14,665 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,230Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,027 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,242Free CancellationRating
7.7
2,008 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,279Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,424 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,290Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,590 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From New York to Cape Town

    United Airlines operates around 3 flights from New York to Cape Town every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $1,553, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from New York to Cape Town from as low as $1,230 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 11,027 reviews.


Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
May 12
JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
May 19
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
May 12
JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
May 19
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
36h 10m
2 stops
JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
May 12
JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
May 18
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

KLM flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
May 24
JFK5:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 50m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Jun 8
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
JFK2:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
KLM
May 17
JFK7:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
May 31
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
JFK7:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
KLM
May 17
LGA5:00 pmNew York LaGuardia
22h 25m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
May 24
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
25h 14m
2 stops
LGA6:29 pmNew York LaGuardia

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Cape Town

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cape Town from New York is February. Most expensive is December

What is the cheapest day to depart New York for Cape Town?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Friday

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cape Town?

At noon. New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 35% more expensive in the evening than at noon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Cape Town from New York?

Kenya Airways. American Airlines, British Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cape Town

What is the cheapest New York to Cape Town flight route?

New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl. Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl for the best New York - Cape Town flight prices

How far in advance should you book New York to Cape Town flights?

6 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from New York to Cape Town is approximately 6 days to departure

How many flights depart from New York to Cape Town on average per week?

3 flights are operational weekly from New York to Cape Town as of May 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Sunday, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Cape Town flight.

Cheap New York to Cape Town (NYC to CPT) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to Cape Town

Best Price Found

$651

Fastest flight time

14h 30m

Direct flights

Mon, Thu and Sat

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New York in the past 72 hours is $651. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,028.
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 14h 30m
Direct flights go from New York to Cape Town on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • How far is New York to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    There are 7803.4 mi between New York and Cape Town Intl. Flights usually cover this in 14h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to Cape Town?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Cape Town from New York.

Can I find flights from New York to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for New York to Cape Town flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to Cape Town?

momondo helps you find the best flight between New York and Cape Town by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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