Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT) from $536

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
NYC — CPT
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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December

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March

Round-trip from

$1,247

One-way from

$536
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From New York (NYC) to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Cape Town Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to Cape Town?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 10 days in advance to save up to 57% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 10 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,090, or $1,832 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York. Users have commonly found prices around $1,430 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $866. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cape Town (NYC - CPT)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from New York to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between New York and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Kenya Airways flights traveling from New York to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Mon 4/151:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 4/222:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$893
Mon 4/151:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 5/162:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$895
Mon 4/151:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 4/222:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$911
Wed 4/171:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 4/242:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$912
Mon 5/131:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 5/282:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$918
Wed 4/171:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 5/62:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$931
Wed 4/171:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 4/242:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$934
Wed 4/171:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 5/12:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$937
Mon 4/81:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 4/152:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$953

Cheap American Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between New York and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from New York to Cape Town. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 5/147:55 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/236:40 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,175
Tue 9/35:40 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop35h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/186:40 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop25h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,187
Tue 9/37:47 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops33h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/186:40 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop25h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,190
Thu 3/282:30 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops39h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/66:40 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,191
Thu 3/2810:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/66:40 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops48h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,207
Mon 3/2510:45 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/16:40 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops55h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,234
Mon 3/2512:00 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops42h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/16:40 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops55h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,238

Cheap New York to Cape Town flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from New York to Cape Town specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from New York to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 3/259:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/292:35 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/17$804
Wed 4/1010:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/161:50 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/18$815
Mon 4/110:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/91:50 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/18$816
Mon 4/221:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 5/711:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$842
Mon 4/1510:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/141:50 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/18$854
Mon 4/151:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 5/1411:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$868
Mon 3/259:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/292:35 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/19$871
Mon 4/151:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 4/222:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$893
Mon 4/151:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 5/162:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$895

New York to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New York and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from New York to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 11/48:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/191:50 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops36h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/18$802
Mon 3/259:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/292:35 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/17$804
Wed 4/1010:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/161:50 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/18$815
Mon 4/110:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/91:50 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/18$816
Mon 11/111:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop23h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 11/199:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop40h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$832
Mon 11/41:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop23h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 11/192:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/19$838
Mon 11/111:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop23h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 11/212:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$839
Mon 4/221:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 5/711:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$842
Mon 11/111:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 11/172:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$845

Non-stop flights to Cape Town from New York

Discover non-stop flight options from New York to Cape Town. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from New York to Cape Town, check out these fares. Select from other flights from New York to Cape Town by using the search form above.
Sun 4/148:40 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/257:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,462
Wed 4/178:40 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/67:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,562
Fri 5/248:25 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/87:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,662
Wed 3/278:55 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/137:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,712
Fri 4/58:40 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/117:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,762
Fri 3/228:55 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/307:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,810
Sun 3/248:55 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/117:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,862
Fri 3/298:55 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/67:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,012
Fri 4/198:40 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/297:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,212

New York to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from New York to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from New York to Cape Town should consider booking one of these fares. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Mon 3/259:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/292:35 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/17$804
Mon 3/259:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/292:35 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/19$871
Mon 3/251:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop24h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 4/152:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$999
Sun 3/2410:15 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops34h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 3/283:20 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/17$1,016
Mon 3/251:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop24h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 4/12:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,017
Sun 3/2410:15 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 3/281:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops36h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/18$1,028
Mon 3/251:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop24h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 4/12:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,032
Mon 3/251:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop24h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 4/911:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,052
Tue 3/2610:15 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops34h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/32:35 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops35h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/18$1,064

One-way flights to Cape Town from New York

Search for one-way flight options from New York to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those needing a return flight from New York to Cape Town can use the search form above.
Wed 4/241:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$536
Mon 4/291:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$551
Mon 4/11:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$570
Wed 4/171:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$571
Sun 4/73:09 pmEWR - CPT
3 stops59h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$575
Thu 4/251:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$581
Sun 4/71:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$587
Sun 4/281:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$588
Wed 5/11:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$589

Find flights from New York to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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$893 - $1,433

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Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/15

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/22

2 stops23h 05m

$893

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/23

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/19

2 stops36h 10m

$896

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/16

2 stops42h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/23

1 stop38h 35m

$936

NewarkCape Town Intl

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 9/10

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/26

1 stop36h 05m

$941

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/14

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/23

1 stop29h 25m

$1,175

NewarkCape Town Intl

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 9/14

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/28

2 stops27h 10m

$1,243

NewarkCape Town Intl

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 9/1

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/15

2 stops34h 20m

$1,415

NewarkCape Town Intl

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 5/23

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

Nonstop15h 30m

$1,420

New York LaGuardiaCape Town Intl

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/1

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/14

1 stop31h 13m

$1,433

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When is the best time to book a flight from New York 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 January 28, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from New York to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 9 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from New York 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 March 10, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from New York to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from New York to Cape Town is currently $572 while a round-trip flight costs $1,150. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of $1,247). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,247

February

$1,324

March

$1,381

April

$1,351

May

$1,354

June

$1,571

July

$1,723

August

$1,417

September

$1,381

October

$1,351

November

$1,341

December

$1,417

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °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 March 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, American Airlines and British Airways from New York to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
57 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
1,720 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New York?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Cape Town. 11 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day.

  • Can I find flights from New York to Cape Town for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Cape Town for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just $893, but on average you can expect to pay $930.

  • Are there nonstop flights from New York to Cape Town for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 17 direct flights from New York to Cape Town under $1,500. A good price for a nonstop flight from New York to Cape Town is less than $5,189.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from New York to Cape Town for under $900?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $900.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Cape Town is Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $893 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, starting at $896 and $941 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Cape Town for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Cape Town?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Cape Town?

  • What does JFK to CPT mean?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is JFK and Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Newark Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Cape Town?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $48 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Cape Town flights?

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Top 10 airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$797Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest$851Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,088Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapest$1,164Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,181Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,230Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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SWISSCheapest$1,242Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,279Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest$1,280Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Search flights from New York to Cape Town by cabin class

Find flights from New York to Cape Town, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Hourly flight availability from New York to Cape Town

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
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Weekly flight availability from New York to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
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