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$511+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)

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NYC — CPT
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$989
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$659
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,587

Good round-trip deal

$1,399 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town
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 junio 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/712:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
jue. 9/114:35 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$989
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/2410:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
dom. 11/301:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,018
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/1912:30 amEWR - CPT
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/109:05 amCPT - EWR
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,037
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
dom. 9/75:55 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop35h 05mBritish Airways
lun. 9/156:55 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,185
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/218:05 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/286:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,188
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb. 11/2211:20 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
mar. 12/26:45 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop35h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,189
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/1412:35 amJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
lun. 11/35:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,193
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/1712:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways
lun. 12/12:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/79:30 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
dom. 9/146:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/85:45 pmLGA - CPT
2 stops35h 15mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/166:55 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops31h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/177:22 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/306:55 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,220
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
dom. 11/910:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
mié. 11/193:20 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops30h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,239

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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 junio 12, 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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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

dom. 9/7

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/11

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$989

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

lun. 11/24

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/30

1:50 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,018

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

mar. 8/19

12:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 9/10

9:05 am-10:35 pm

2 stops43h 30m

$1,037

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

dom. 9/7

5:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/15

6:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,185

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 8/21

8:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 8/28

6:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop22h 15m

$1,188

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 11/22

11:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 12/2

6:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$1,189

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 10/14

12:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/3

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,193

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 11/17

12:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/1

2:30 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,194

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/7

9:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/14

6:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,195

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

lun. 9/8

5:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/16

6:55 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,205

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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
Our travel experts
Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

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

Expert on CPT

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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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 June 9, 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 49 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 junio 12, 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 at noon could potentially save you up to 37% 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 Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 junio 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $989 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and British Airways, starting at $1,022 and $1,185 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Cape Town for 34% 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 Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $729. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl or New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl, Newark - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$978Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,003Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,313Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,362Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,386Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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