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$511+ Cheap flights from New York State 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.
JFK — CPT
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Cape Town flight deals. Data was 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
From New York to Cape Town Intl
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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 6/11. 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.
lun. 9/226:49 pmBUF - CPT
2 stops34h 11mAmerican Airlines
vie. 10/36:55 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$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.
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

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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 State to Cape Town that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

lun. 9/22

6:49 pm-11:00 am

2 stops34h 11m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 10/3

6:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,205

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York State to Cape Town

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from State of 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 NY 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.

When flying from State of New York to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. 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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from New York, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of 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 State of New York to Cape Town for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from State of New York to Cape Town are Newark - Cape Town Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl and New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl.

  • 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 State of New York to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from State of 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$1,136Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,362Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,386Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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