Flagship First offers 21.8” wide seats with a 15.4” HD touchscreen and full bed conversion.
Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats with 8” recline, 38” pitch, and chef-designed meals.
$508+ Cheap flights to Cape Town
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— CPT
Jun 26 — Jul 31
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,587 |
Round-trip from | $1,024 |
One-way from | $668 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,385 or less |
Good one-way deal | $1,128 or less |
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Mon 11/1712:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/215:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/19$997
Wed 10/110:55 amEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/121:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/20$1,022
Tue 8/269:25 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 10/66:55 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,169
Sat 9/2712:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/186:05 amCPT - EWR
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,191
Sat 8/237:50 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/66:55 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops25h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/20$1,200
Thu 9/412:35 amJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/235:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,202
Mon 8/118:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops35h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 9/232:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/20$1,203
Sun 8/108:29 pmLGA - CPT
2 stops32h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/216:55 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops26h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/20$1,204
Wed 10/156:20 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 40mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 11/312:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop34h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/20$1,207
Wed 10/291:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/116:05 amCPT - JFK
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,209
Mon 8/117:50 amJFK - CPT
2 stops24h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 8/226:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/20$1,214
Tue 11/257:45 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/56:45 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop26h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/20$1,219
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Depart
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Price
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 11/17
12:25 am-11:50 am
1 stop28h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 11/21
5:15 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop36h 15m
$997
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 10/1
10:55 am-2:35 pm
1 stop21h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/12
1:50 pm-8:55 am
2 stops25h 05m
$1,022
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 8/26
9:25 pm-11:00 am
1 stop31h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/6
6:55 pm-7:25 pm
1 stop30h 30m
$1,169
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 9/27
12:30 am-11:50 am
1 stop29h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 10/18
6:05 am-10:35 pm
2 stops46h 30m
$1,191
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 8/23
11:10 pm-11:00 am
1 stop29h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 9/6
6:55 pm-2:30 pm
2 stops25h 35m
$1,200
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 9/4
12:35 am-11:50 am
1 stop29h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 11/23
5:15 pm-11:05 am
1 stop24h 50m
$1,202
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 8/11
8:00 pm-1:45 pm
2 stops35h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/23
2:30 pm-7:35 am
2 stops23h 05m
$1,203
New YorkCape Town
LGA - CPT
LGACPT
New York LaGuardia
Sun 8/10
8:29 pm-11:00 am
2 stops32h 31m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 8/21
6:55 pm-3:33 pm
2 stops26h 38m
$1,204
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/15
6:20 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop21h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/3
12:00 pm-3:50 pm
1 stop34h 50m
$1,207
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/29
1:45 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops41h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/11
6:05 am-6:35 am
2 stops31h 30m
$1,209
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Airlines
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American Airlines
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Turkish Airlines
Business Class offers direct aisle access and fully reclining seats with Ferragamo amenities.
Economy passengers receive a travel set with sleep mask and toiletries on long-haul flights.
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Delta
Delta One features 180-degree flat-bed seats with duvets and lumbar pillows on long-haul routes.
SkyMiles members get free Wi-Fi on most long-haul routes, enhancing in-flight connectivity.
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United Airlines
Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding and large screens.
Premium Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded meals with two checked bags included.
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Ethiopian Air
Business Class on A350s offers lie-flat beds with 22-inch width and Denon headphones.
Economy Class offers 32-inch pitch and 17-inch width with personal entertainment monitors.
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British Airways
Club Suite offers solo pods with a door for privacy on select aircraft.
World Traveller Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded service in a dedicated cabin.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cape Town
When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
How long is the flight to Cape Town?
On average, a flight from New York to Cape Town takes 21 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Wednesday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Cape Town are United Airlines, British Airways and Delta.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and American Airlines.
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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.
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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).
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 June 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
FAQs about flying to Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa airport overview
Africa’s third-busiest airport, and the winner of the 2009 Skytrax award for Best Airport in Africa, Cape Town International (CPT) is a sleek, light and spacious transport hub – and a suitably lovely introduction for foreign visitors to the Cape of Good Hope.
Recently upgraded for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cape Town International is a truly world-class airport, and a prime tourism gateway. Flights to Cape Town International are operated by a huge array of airlines, bringing eager visitors from all over the world to the city’s sunny shores.
Boasting an impressive array of facilities and amenities, just as you’ll have no shortage of things to do in South Africa’s Mother City – with hiking trails up iconic Table Mountain, long stretches of beautiful beaches, trips out to historic Robben Island, and serious partying in Long Street all in the offing – rest assured that your time spent in transit in Cape Town International will be very painless indeed.
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