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$432+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/175:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/27$996
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2712:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/105:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,003
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/225:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,034
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/239:15 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/291:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$1,097
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:15 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/273:25 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$1,168
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:15 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/262:35 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops35h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$1,190
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/49:15 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/131:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops36h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$1,191
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:15 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/61:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops36h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$1,195
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Sun 11/237:35 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/295:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,199
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/195:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:05 pmJFK - CPT
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:20 amCPT - JFK
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$1,240
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/271:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/38:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$1,241

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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$934
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$432
(Norse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,395

Good round-trip deal

$1,387 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,188 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Cape Town that are best for you.

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/23

1:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/26

5:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,260

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/25

4:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-10:48 am

1 stop20h 18m

$1,301

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 1/26

2:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop22h 28m

$1,301

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/7

5:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

9:30 pm-11:47 am

1 stop21h 17m

$1,302

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/9

5:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

9:30 pm-10:47 am

1 stop20h 17m

$1,302

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/26

1:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

$1,302

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 2/7

5:36 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

9:30 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$1,302

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

8:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/26

9:30 pm-10:47 am

1 stop20h 17m

$1,308

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/6

8:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

9:30 pm-10:47 am

1 stop20h 17m

$1,309

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/18

3:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/27

9:30 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop29h 16m

$1,326

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Cape Town in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cape Town

How far ahead should I 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 October 24, 2025.

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 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of $908). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,390). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CPT?

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 October 29, 2025.

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Cape Town?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Cape Town?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,030.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via London (LGW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Cape Town?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LGW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 58m.

The best insider tips for New York to Cape Town flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Cape Town trip
Airports
EWR

Plan for a long wait at EWR security. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times can be unpredictable.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
CPT

Use Uber or Bolt for convenient and inexpensive transport from CPT to Cape Town. These rideshares offer various sizes for different luggage needs.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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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 October 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Cape Town, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
882 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,487 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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. 10 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.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Cape Town?

    Departing from New York to Cape Town will take you 14h 25m. New York and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 7820 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $768 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at $908 and $915 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Cape Town for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $432. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Cape Town for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Newark - Cape Town Intl or New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from New York to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cape Town?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of $908). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,390). 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.

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,273Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,316Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,343Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,386Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
KLMCheapest$1,415Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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