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$538+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 May 7, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Tue 11/31:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/185:15 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,129
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 11/1612:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/295:15 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,184
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 11/1612:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/225:15 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,202
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 10/301:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/135:15 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,212
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sat 9/512:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/214:35 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,214
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 11/1912:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/295:15 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,220
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sat 9/512:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/204:35 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,237
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 8/201:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/301:15 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,239
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/131:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/237:30 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,240
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 9/512:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/104:35 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,241
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sun 9/67:50 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/104:35 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,244
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 9/97:00 pm
JFK
-
CPT
3 stops36h 35m
SAUDIA
Wed 9/162:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
3 stops30h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/3$1,246

Find flight deals from New York to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,212
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$538
(KAYAK)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,651

Good round-trip deal

$1,659 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,095 or less
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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 May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

11:25 pm-10:15 am

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

9:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,388

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/8

4:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/22

3:20 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,416

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/2

11:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/6

2:25 pm-9:00 am

3 stops49h 35m

$1,419

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/29

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/2

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,507

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/8

1:20 am-5:20 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/17

7:30 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops31h 04m

$1,529

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/14

11:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/18

6:25 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,561

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

10:20 pm-11:30 am

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/17

1:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop25h 35m

$1,561

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

11:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/18

8:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$1,561

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/29

10:20 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/2

8:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$1,561

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 10/21

7:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop23h 34m

$1,581

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on New York-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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 90 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of $516). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,815). 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?

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 May 7, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Cape Town as you normally would.

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?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% 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?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,047.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

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?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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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 May 7, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Cape Town, such as Delta,United Airlines, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,690 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,000 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,669 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,949 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

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?

    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. 11 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 28h 50m. New York and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 7799 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $764 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Virgin Atlantic, starting at $768 and $814 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Cape Town for 49% 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 $470. 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.

  • 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 New York to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of $516). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,815). 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 May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$950Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$983Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,088Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,337Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$1,436Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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