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$458+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
Jan 1 — Jan 81
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cape Town

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 2, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Wed 12/3110:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/311:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/30$1,079
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:25 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1510:10 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,296
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:00 amEWR - CPT
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/111:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/30$1,339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:35 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/318:00 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:29 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops61h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/248:50 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,370
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:35 pmEWR - CPT
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:50 pmCPT - EWR
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,387
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3010:00 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/75:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:29 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops37h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/118:50 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop24h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:29 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop37h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/318:00 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop33h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,414
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/66:10 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,423
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/101:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 12/172:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,424
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/11:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/912:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,434

Find 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 December 2, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$934
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One-way from

$458
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Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,640
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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 December 2, 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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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-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,020

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 2/25

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,020

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 3/11

11:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,090

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 3/23

11:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/31

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,090

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 1/21

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,090

SyracuseCape Town

SYR - CPT

SYRCPT

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Mon 1/19

12:02 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$1,192

SyracuseCape Town

SYR - CPT

SYRCPT

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Mon 1/26

5:50 am-7:15 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-3:18 pm

2 stops38h 18m

$1,238

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/28

5:15 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops37h 32m

$1,248

SyracuseCape Town

SYR - CPT

SYRCPT

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Mon 1/26

6:29 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

7:00 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$1,254

SyracuseCape Town

SYR - CPT

SYRCPT

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Sun 3/8

5:35 pm-8:05 am

2 stops32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/21

8:50 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$1,279

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

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Cape Town (average of $908). Flying from State of 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 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 December 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from State of New York to Cape Town at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of 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 State of New York to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings 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 State of New York to Cape Town?

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.

  • How long is the flight from State of New York to Cape Town?

    For as low as $1,020, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from State of New York in 20h. Airlines will cover a distance of 7820 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $489. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and American Airlines, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Cape Town (average of $908). Flying from State of 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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Top 9 airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 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 December 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$950Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,323Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,343Average$1,679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,386Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
KLMCheapest$1,415Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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