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$472+ 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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$885
(oojo)

One-way from

$472
(Norse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,593
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 August 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/2612:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/14:35 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$885
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/2612:35 amJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/14:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$885
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 10/261:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/57:00 amCPT - EWR
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$978
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 10/271:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/57:00 amCPT - JFK
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$978
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:20 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop20h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 10/1311:45 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 10mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/29$986
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:35 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 11/227:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop23h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,006
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/109:25 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 3/256:45 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop26h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,009
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/229:38 amBUF - CPT
2 stops44h 12mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/34:35 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops46h 23mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,013
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/241:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 10/92:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,018
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Mon 11/2410:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/301:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1$1,027
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/197:00 amSYR - CPT
2 stops46h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/14:35 pmCPT - SYR
2 stops37h 21mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 9/134:20 pmLGA - CPT
2 stops36h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/226:55 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops43h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,274

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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 August 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 8/26

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/1

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$885

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/26

12:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/1

4:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$885

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 10/26

1:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops46h 30m

$978

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/27

1:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops41h 45m

$978

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/3

6:20 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/13

11:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$986

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

8:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/26

6:45 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$1,005

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 9/10

9:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

6:45 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,009

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Mon 9/22

9:38 am-11:50 am

2 stops44h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/3

4:35 pm-8:58 am

2 stops46h 23m

$1,013

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/24

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,018

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 1/26

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

1:50 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,021

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 August 1, 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.

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 August 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and SWISS from New York State to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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?

    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 Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $472. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Hahn 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$789Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$924Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$978Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,266Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,273Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,350Average$1,959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,362Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,386Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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