Cheap flights from New York State to Cape Town from $446

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of January, then departing from State of New York during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,349.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,436. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,591.

Fly from Newark to Cape Town Intl for the best New York - Cape Town Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from State of New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,399 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from State of New York for as low as $1,130 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Cape Town Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a State of New York to Cape Town flight.

Kenya Airways and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cape Town Intl

United Airlines, British Airways and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from State of New York according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between State of New York and Cape Town is 4 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Flight times vary depending on what airport in State of New York you fly out of and what airport in Cape Town you fly into. For example, flying from Newark to Cape Town takes 14h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from Syracuse to Cape Town takes 18h 58m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.