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$658+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cape Town

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,052
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$700
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,421
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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 April 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/710:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/231:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,018
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/81:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 9/182:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,032
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/257:50 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop34h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/104:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,065
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/251:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/72:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,101
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:50 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 6/46:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,173
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:40 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 12/86:45 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop26h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,187
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:55 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/266:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/224:54 pmBUF - CPT
2 stops36h 06mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/36:55 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops31h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,202
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Tue 5/273:55 pmLGA - CPT
2 stops37h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/86:55 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops29h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,202
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Mon 5/265:30 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops35h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/26:55 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,217
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2612:35 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/145:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,225
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Fri 9/199:45 pmEWR - CPT
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/275:25 pmCPT - EWR
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,245

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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 April 30, 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 YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,032

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/25

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/10

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,065

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/25

1:45 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/7

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,101

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 5/18

9:45 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

2:35 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$1,125

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

7:50 am-11:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

6:55 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$1,173

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 5/26

9:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

6:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,188

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

10:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/26

6:55 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$1,190

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Mon 9/22

4:54 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/3

6:55 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$1,202

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/27

3:55 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/8

6:55 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$1,202

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 5/26

5:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

6:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,217

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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 April 30, 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 April 30, 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
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

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
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

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
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

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
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

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
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

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 Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $717. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Ethiopian Air, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl, Newark - 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$978Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,003Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,136Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,362Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,386Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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