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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from $516

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 4/27. 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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Cheap New York to Cape Town (NYC to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$516

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 $516. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $892.
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. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines and Lufthansa.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

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?

March. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cape Town from New York is March. 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 34% 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?

9 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from New York to Cape Town is approximately 9 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 March 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 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Cape Town flight.

When you’re planning your trip from New York to Cape Town, the most popular airport-to-airport route is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport. When booking your trip to Cape Town, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when traveling to Cape Town, you can try Newark Airport (in Newark), New York LaGuardia Airport (in New York), or New Windsor Stewart Airport (in New Windsor). The least expensive flight option from New York to Cape Town will typically be JFK — CPT during the month of March with an average price of $792 RT.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)$792
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Newark Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)$992
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New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)$1,381
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New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF) to Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)$1,909
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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
Apr 27
JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
May 4
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
36h 10m
2 stops
JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
May 8
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
May 16
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
Apr 28
EWR12:05 amNewark
29h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 9
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
35h 45m
1 stop
EWR10:20 pmNewark
Multiple Airlines
Apr 22
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
CPT9:40 pmCape Town Intl
May 5
CPT6:50 amCape Town Intl
30h 45m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines
May 25
JFK11:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Jun 3
CPT6:40 pmCape Town Intl
29h 25m
1 stop
JFK6:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
May 12
JFK11:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 28
CPT6:40 pmCape Town Intl
29h 25m
1 stop
JFK6:05 pmNew 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 Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways and United Airlines
Kenya Airways
Apr 27
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
Multiple Airlines
May 8
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 45m
2 stops
CPT8:30 amCape Town Intl
Qatar Airways
Apr 21
JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl

Search last-minute flights to Cape Town from New York

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Kenya Airways
Apr 6
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 20
CPT2:05 pmCape Town Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 4
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 45m
2 stops
CPT8:30 amCape Town Intl
Apr 16
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
Apr 2
EWR9:45 pmNewark
33h 15m
2 stops
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 21
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
38h 24m
3 stops
EWR11:44 pmNewark
Turkish Airlines
Apr 2
JFK12:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Apr 21
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
35h 55m
1 stop
JFK10:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Emirates
Apr 2
EWR11:55 pmNewark
29h 40m
2 stops
CPT11:35 amCape Town Intl
Apr 21
CPT6:20 pmCape Town Intl
33h 00m
2 stops
EWR9:20 pmNewark
Delta
Apr 6
JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 14
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
30h 57m
1 stop
JFK10:27 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Best airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from New York to Cape Town with momondo
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Rating
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $797Free CancellationRating
7.3
813 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $851Free CancellationRating
7.1
397 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $879Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,742 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,087Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,960 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,164Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,402 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,181Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,230Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,470 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,242Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,150 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,279Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,553 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,280Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,684 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 $1,528, 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 11,470 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
Apr 27
JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
May 4
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
36h 10m
2 stops
JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
Apr 19
EWR9:45 pmNewark
34h 45m
2 stops
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
May 2
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
35h 55m
2 stops
EWR7:45 pmNewark
Ethiopian Air
Apr 14
EWR9:45 pmNewark
33h 15m
2 stops
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 25
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
34h 25m
2 stops
EWR7:45 pmNewark

Kenya Airways flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
May 8
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
May 16
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Apr 22
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 30
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
May 13
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
May 29
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

  • 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.


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