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 Kenya Airways, starting at $908 and $945 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 Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $507. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Cape Town for a low price.

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.

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).

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.

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

Before booking your flight from New York to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, British Airways or Delta.

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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. 9 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 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New York to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,441 and $2,125 in March. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $926 on Turkish Airlines (Mar 15-Mar 27).

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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 December 12, 2025.

Wed 12/3110:00 amEWR - CPT

1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 3/311:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10

$1,069

Wed 12/318:35 pmEWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/318:00 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,347

Wed 12/318:05 amJFK - CPT

1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways

Tue 3/316:50 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,389

Wed 12/317:29 pmLGA - CPT

1 stop37h 41mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/318:00 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop33h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,414

Wed 12/318:05 amJFK - CPT

1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways

Tue 1/136:55 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops26h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,455

Wed 12/318:00 amLGA - CPT

2 stops28h 15mDelta

Tue 3/318:05 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop28h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,456

Sun 12/281:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/166:25 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,538

Sat 12/207:15 amEWR - CPT

2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/258:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,606

Wed 12/241:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 1/262:25 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,612

Thu 12/258:05 amJFK - CPT

1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 1/146:55 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops31h 34mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,640

Mon 12/158:59 amLGA - CPT

1 stop27h 16mDelta

Thu 12/259:30 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop21h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,652

Mon 12/157:05 amEWR - CPT

1 stop29h 10mDelta

Thu 12/259:30 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop28h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,652

Best flights from New York to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Wed 4/2910:55 amEWR - CPT

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/101:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/11

$1,003

Sat 3/2812:40 amEWR - CPT

1 stop29h 10mTurkish Airlines

Thu 4/94:40 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,198

Sun 1/188:35 pmEWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/318:50 pmCPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,338

Sat 5/239:25 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways

Thu 5/286:50 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,381

Wed 1/2812:00 pmLGA - CPT

1 stop24h 15mDelta

Wed 2/1111:45 pmCPT - LGA

2 stops27h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$1,394

Mon 1/192:00 pmLGA - CPT

1 stop22h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 1/278:50 pmCPT - LGA

2 stops25h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/11

$1,411

Sat 1/101:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1712:20 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,443

Sat 1/105:45 pmJFK - CPT

1 stop21h 10mKLM

Sat 1/178:00 amCPT - JFK

1 stop34h 35mKLM

Deal found 12/11

$1,543

Wed 1/2110:20 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops30h 20mEmirates

Sat 1/313:20 pmCPT - JFK

3 stops58h 35mEmirates

Deal found 12/11

$1,598

Mon 1/2610:00 amEWR - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 2/101:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/11

$1,003

Mon 1/193:00 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/288:50 pmCPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,342

Mon 1/199:59 amLGA - CPT

1 stop26h 16mDelta

Wed 1/2811:45 pmCPT - LGA

2 stops27h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,394

Wed 5/2010:55 amEWR - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Mon 6/12:35 pmCPT - EWR

3 stops34h 17mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/11

$1,318

Wed 1/285:00 pmLGA - CPT

1 stop19h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 3/38:50 pmCPT - LGA

2 stops25h 32mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/11

$1,461

Mon 2/23:00 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/98:50 pmCPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,342

Mon 5/412:00 pmLGA - CPT

1 stop23h 50mDelta

Tue 5/198:05 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop25h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,452

Fri 3/2011:00 amEWR - CPT

1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 4/202:35 pmCPT - EWR

3 stops34h 34mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10

$1,350

Wed 2/119:55 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop35h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/48:50 pmCPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,353

Tue 1/139:00 amLGA - CPT

2 stops29h 55mDelta

Wed 1/2111:45 pmCPT - LGA

2 stops27h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,486

Mon 3/1611:32 amEWR - CPT

2 stops21h 33mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/278:50 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop19h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,356

Sat 3/146:00 amEWR - CPT

2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 3/261:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10

$1,381

Thu 5/75:00 pmLGA - CPT

1 stop18h 50mDelta

Thu 5/2111:15 pmCPT - LGA

2 stops24h 12mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,493

Sat 5/92:32 pmLGA - CPT

1 stop18h 48mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/228:00 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop23h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,452

Thu 12/258:05 amJFK - CPT

1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 1/76:55 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops26h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/10

$2,180

Wed 4/295:00 pmLGA - CPT

2 stops22h 25mDelta

Sun 5/108:05 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop24h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,493

Thu 2/58:55 pmJFK - CPT

3 stops29h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 2/121:50 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops36h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10

$1,510

Fri 5/87:48 pmLGA - CPT

1 stop37h 32mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/198:00 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop19h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,458

Sun 4/54:00 pmLGA - CPT

2 stops23h 25mDelta

Sun 4/198:05 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop19h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,493

Fri 2/68:55 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air

Fri 2/135:25 pmCPT - JFK

3 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/11

$1,590

Fri 1/94:30 pmJFK - CPT

1 stop30h 20mDelta

Thu 1/229:30 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop20h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,529

Last-minute flights from New York to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Cape Town. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 1/104:25 pmJFK - CPT

1 stop35h 25mSWISS

Sun 1/259:25 amCPT - JFK

1 stop34h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/11

$1,381

Wed 1/1410:00 amEWR - CPT

1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 1/251:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/11

$1,028

Tue 1/2012:25 amEWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sun 1/255:15 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$981

Wed 1/2112:25 amEWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 1/295:15 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$994

Sat 1/2412:25 amEWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 2/65:15 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,019

Sat 1/2412:25 amEWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sun 2/15:15 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,061

Sun 1/2512:25 amEWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Tue 2/105:15 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$926

Mon 1/2610:00 amEWR - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 2/101:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10

$1,003

Mon 1/2610:00 amEWR - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 3/31:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/11

$1,051

Wed 1/2812:25 amEWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/35:15 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,062

Thu 1/2912:25 amEWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 2/285:15 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,050

Fri 1/3012:25 amEWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 2/285:15 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,018

One-way flights from New York to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Tue 1/201:45 pmJFK - CPT

1 stop25h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10

$481

Tue 1/131:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10

$486

Wed 1/211:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/11

$501

Tue 3/107:05 pmJFK - CPT

1 stop32h 55mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 12/11

$512

Tue 12/301:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/10

$513

Mon 3/91:15 amEWR - CPT

2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$530

Tue 3/1011:00 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$545

Sun 1/181:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$547

Thu 1/11:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$586

Sat 3/1411:00 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$592

Wed 12/311:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$608

Thu 5/75:35 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$658

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Round-trip from	$926 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$481 (Gurufare)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,625
Good round-trip deal	$1,387 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,188 or less

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Price

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 4/29

10:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,003

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 1/26

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,003

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 3/28

12:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

4:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$1,198

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 5/20

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/1

2:35 pm-6:52 pm

3 stops34h 17m

$1,318

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 1/18

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

8:50 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,338

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 1/19

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/28

8:50 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,342

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 2/2

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:50 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,342

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 3/20

11:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

2:35 pm-7:09 pm

3 stops34h 34m

$1,350

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 2/11

9:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/4

8:50 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,353

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 3/16

11:32 am-3:05 pm

2 stops21h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/27

8:50 pm-10:04 am

1 stop19h 14m

$1,356

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Cape Town

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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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.

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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?

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?

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?

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?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% 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?

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?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 26m.

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 24m.

The best insider tips for New York to Cape Town flights

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.

CPT

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

8,009 reviews

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

8,009 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,049 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

902 reviews

Delta

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7.9

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1 / 20

10.0

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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. 9 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 Kenya Airways, starting at $908 and $945 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 Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $507. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and United Airlines, 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.
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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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$768	Average$1,115	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
American Airlines	Cheapest$908	Average$1,232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$945	Average$1,083	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$950	Average$1,052	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
British Airways	Cheapest$979	Average$1,358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,322	Average$1,570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,343	Average$1,675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Emirates	Cheapest$1,386	Average$1,516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
KLM	Cheapest$1,415	Average$1,601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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