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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R11 982

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British Airways Logo
18:45 - 11:00JFK-CPT
34h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 11:10CPT-JFK
22h 15m1 stop
R18 927British Airways
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Tue, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 13:00EWR-CPT
20h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55CPT-EWR
25h 05m2 stops
R19 114Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 12
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 22:10JFK-CPT
26h 25m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:35 - 7:35CPT-JFK
23h 00m2 stops
R19 245Kenya Airways
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Mon, May 12 - Mon, May 26
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 22:10JFK-CPT
26h 25m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:30 - 7:35CPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
R19 320Kenya Airways
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Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:35 - 11:50JFK-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:40CPT-JFK
36h 05m1 stop
R19 545Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:30 - 11:50EWR-CPT
29h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:35CPT-EWR
36h 00m1 stop
R20 275Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 6 - Mon, May 19
United Airlines Logo
20:25 - 17:10EWR-CPT
14h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 5:20CPT-EWR
15h 30mdirect
R24 974United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:40EWR-CPT
33h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 9:50CPT-EWR
19h 50m1 stop
R25 330United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 5
KLM Logo
17:00 - 21:10LGA-CPT
22h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:31CPT-LGA
25h 16m2 stops
R28 288KLM
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Sun, May 11 - Fri, May 23
KLM Logo
17:00 - 21:10LGA-CPT
22h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:30CPT-LGA
25h 15m2 stops
R29 280KLM
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Sun, May 11 - Tue, May 27

British Airways flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
Apr 29
JFK18:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
May 13
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
28h 40m
1 stop
JFK17:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 366
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British Airways
Aug 12
JFK18:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
Aug 25
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
22h 15m
1 stop
JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 927
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British Airways
May 7
JFK7:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
May 19
CPT9:00Cape Town Intl
39h 05m
2 stops
JFK18:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
R19 189
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Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Oct 3
EWR10:55Newark
20h 05m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Oct 12
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
EWR8:55Newark
R19 114
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 3
EWR10:55Newark
20h 05m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Oct 12
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
EWR8:55Newark
R19 976
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Ethiopian Air
May 11
EWR21:45Newark
34h 00m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
May 22
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
35h 55m
2 stops
EWR19:45Newark
R20 631
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Cape Town

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York, with most prices found around R25 461. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R25 517.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R0. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Sunday is R47 764.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to Cape Town at midday for as low as R19 514. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R38 123 per ticket.

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from New York when booking 23 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R25 904 when searching 23 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from New York for as low as R22 166 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Cape Town Intl flights?

There are 2 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.

How have New York to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 2% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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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

R11 982

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 R11 982. The best return flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 927.
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. 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?

    New York and Cape Town Intl are 12558,4 km apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 14h 30m.

  • 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 are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • 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 that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check 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 licence 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to Cape Town?

  • What is the most popular airline from New York to Cape Town?


Best airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 196Free CancellationRating
6,6
6 794 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R24 664Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 684 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From New York to Cape Town

    United Airlines flies from New York to Cape Town around 3 times per week, with 8 684 momondo users rating the airline 7,4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from New York to Cape Town in the last 72 hours was R1 317 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R1 661 for United Airlines flights on this route.


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