$505+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
Oct 23 — Oct 301
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Cape TownExplore 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 September 23, 2026.
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 September 23, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/129:50 pm -
2 stops34h 20m
Mon 10/191:50 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 9/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$908
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Tue 11/33:55 pm -
2 stops39h 15m
Fri 11/133:10 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 9/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$923
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Tue 11/33:55 pm -
2 stops39h 15m
Tue 11/101:50 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 9/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$932
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Wed 11/43:55 pm -
2 stops38h 05m
Wed 11/113:10 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 9/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$933
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sun 9/279:50 pm -
2 stops33h 40m
Wed 10/71:50 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 9/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$935
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Thu 11/53:55 pm -
2 stops38h 05m
Thu 11/121:50 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 9/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$962
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Wed 11/253:55 pm -
2 stops38h 05m
Tue 12/11:50 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 9/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$970
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Wed 11/43:55 pm -
2 stops38h 05m
Thu 11/123:10 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 9/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$980
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Wed 11/183:55 pm -
2 stops38h 05m
Sun 12/63:10 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,028
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/49:50 pm -
2 stops34h 20m
Mon 10/121:50 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 9/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,070
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Wed 10/2111:10 pm -
3 stops33h 00m
Wed 10/283:10 pm -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 9/23![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,209
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Sun 10/1111:20 pm -
3 stops32h 50m
Sun 10/183:10 pm -
3 stops36h 00m
Deal found 9/23![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,233
Best flights from New York to Cape TownDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Thu 11/53:55 pm -
2 stops38h 05m
Thu 11/121:50 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 9/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$923
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Thu 12/38:15 pm -
1 stop43h 45m
Mon 12/712:55 am -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 9/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,524
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2311:45 pm -
2 stops28h 55m
Mon 11/306:30 pm -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 9/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Mon 10/129:59 am -
1 stop23h 21m
Mon 10/197:50 pm -
Nonstop15h 30m
Deal found 9/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,616
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/1612:05 pm -
1 stop23h 30m
Thu 1/288:50 pm -
1 stop21h 13m
Deal found 9/18![Delta logo]()
$1,626
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/311:20 am -
1 stop40h 55m
Mon 10/191:15 pm -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 9/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,784
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/115:00 pm -
1 stop18h 35m
Sun 4/48:00 pm -
2 stops27h 27m
Deal found 9/20![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,902
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Wed 11/183:55 pm -
2 stops39h 15m
Sat 12/53:10 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,028
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/16:59 pm -
1 stop40h 36m
Wed 1/135:25 pm -
2 stops34h 17m
Deal found 9/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,450
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Wed 11/411:25 pm -
3 stops31h 45m
Wed 11/113:10 pm -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,247
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Thu 1/148:15 pm -
1 stop43h 45m
Fri 1/295:15 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 9/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,525
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/510:20 pm -
2 stops30h 20m
Tue 12/88:00 pm -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 9/21![Emirates logo]()
$1,612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Sun 10/118:35 pm -
Nonstop14h 35m
Sun 10/188:00 pm -
1 stop24h 09m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,621
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1212:00 pm -
1 stop23h 50m
Mon 10/1911:00 pm -
2 stops30h 16m
Deal found 9/18![Delta logo]()
$1,666
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Fri 10/3010:15 pm -
2 stops33h 55m
Mon 11/93:10 pm -
3 stops36h 55m
Deal found 9/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,424
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Sat 12/512:20 am -
1 stop39h 40m
Sat 12/1212:55 am -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 9/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,584
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/710:40 am -
1 stop24h 20m
Fri 11/131:40 pm -
2 stops36h 15m
Deal found 9/22![Emirates logo]()
$1,612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 2/238:35 pm -
Nonstop14h 25m
Thu 3/118:50 pm -
Nonstop16h 00m
Deal found 9/18![United Airlines logo]()
$1,675
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Thu 11/193:55 pm -
2 stops39h 15m
Fri 12/43:10 pm -
2 stops34h 45m
Deal found 9/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,435
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/116:59 pm -
1 stop40h 51m
Sat 10/2411:45 pm -
2 stops37h 45m
Deal found 9/19![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,930
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/81:59 pm -
1 stop21h 36m
Thu 12/108:50 pm -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 9/19![Delta logo]()
$1,786
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/211:45 pm -
2 stops28h 55m
Thu 12/106:30 pm -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 9/21![Emirates logo]()
$1,631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Fri 10/309:00 pm -
1 stop37h 10m
Mon 11/98:50 pm -
Nonstop16h 00m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,677
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Sun 10/49:50 pm -
2 stops34h 20m
Fri 10/231:50 pm -
2 stops36h 10m
Deal found 9/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:30 pm -
1 stop39h 20m
Tue 10/208:05 pm -
1 stop23h 31m
Deal found 9/22![Delta logo]()
$1,834
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/1111:45 pm -
3 stops31h 50m
Sun 4/48:00 pm -
2 stops31h 20m
Deal found 9/20![Emirates logo]()
$1,677
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sun 10/1111:20 pm -
3 stops32h 50m
Sat 10/241:50 pm -
2 stops36h 25m
Deal found 9/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,474
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Sat 10/310:00 pm -
2 stops34h 10m
Mon 10/193:10 pm -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 9/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,486
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1110:59 am -
2 stops28h 11m
Sat 10/2411:15 pm -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 9/19![Delta logo]()
$2,034
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Mon 10/196:00 am -
1 stop27h 20m
Thu 10/225:55 pm -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$2,074
Last-minute flights from New York to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from New York to Cape Town. Data last updated September 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Cape Town. Data last updated September 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sun 9/279:50 pm -
2 stops33h 40m
Tue 10/61:50 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 9/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$935
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Thu 10/19:50 pm -
2 stops34h 20m
Mon 10/123:10 pm -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 9/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,088
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/49:50 pm -
2 stops34h 20m
Mon 10/121:50 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 9/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,070
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/111:45 pm -
2 stops41h 50m
Tue 10/277:20 am -
1 stop30h 15m
Deal found 9/19![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,127
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/119:50 pm -
2 stops34h 20m
Sun 10/183:10 pm -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,128
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Sun 10/1111:20 pm -
3 stops32h 50m
Sun 10/183:10 pm -
3 stops36h 00m
Deal found 9/23![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,233
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/129:50 pm -
2 stops34h 20m
Mon 10/191:50 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 9/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$908
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/129:50 pm -
2 stops34h 20m
Mon 10/263:10 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 9/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$933
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Fri 10/1611:10 pm -
3 stops33h 00m
Mon 10/263:10 pm -
3 stops36h 55m
Deal found 9/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,274
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sun 10/181:45 pm -
1 stop34h 15m
Sun 10/2512:35 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,120
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/1911:10 pm -
3 stops33h 00m
Mon 10/263:10 pm -
3 stops36h 55m
Deal found 9/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,247
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Wed 10/2111:10 pm -
3 stops33h 00m
Wed 10/283:10 pm -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 9/23![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,209
One-way flights from New York to Cape TownSearch for one-way flight options from New York to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 11/131:45 pm -
2 stops40h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Kenya Airways logo]()
$505
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/181:45 pm -
1 stop34h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/20![Kenya Airways logo]()
$529
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
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2 stops40h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Kenya Airways logo]()
$533
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
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1 stop25h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/20![Kenya Airways logo]()
$547
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
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2 stops40h 50m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Kenya Airways logo]()
$549
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/301:45 pm -
2 stops40h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Kenya Airways logo]()
$553
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/171:45 pm -
2 stops40h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Kenya Airways logo]()
$554
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/11:45 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Kenya Airways logo]()
$564
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/151:45 pm -
2 stops40h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Kenya Airways logo]()
$579
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Sun 1/101:45 pm -
2 stops40h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/20![Kenya Airways logo]()
$582
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 1/31:45 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Kenya Airways logo]()
$583
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Sat 1/21:45 pm -
2 stops40h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Kenya Airways logo]()
$585
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 September 23, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $923 (Ethiopian Air) |
One-way from | $505 (oojo) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $1,736 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,711 or less |
Good one-way deal | $1,080 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 23, 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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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
New YorkCape Town
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 10/27
1:45 pm-8:20 am
2 stops36h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$642
New YorkCape Town
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/8
10:45 pm-5:25 pm
3 stops59h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$803
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 11/18
12:25 am-12:05 pm
1 stop28h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$916
New YorkCape Town
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 11/5
3:55 pm-1:00 pm
2 stops38h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/12
1:50 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops30h 45m
$923
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 11/10
12:25 am-12:05 pm
1 stop28h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$946
New YorkCape Town
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/15
8:15 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop43h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$946
New YorkCape Town
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 2/9
12:50 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop40h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$946
New YorkCape Town
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/11
8:15 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop32h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$946
New YorkCape Town
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/4
11:00 am-1:35 pm
3 stops43h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$958
New YorkCape Town
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 11/27
12:50 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop27h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$986
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Compare providers for flights from New York to Cape Town
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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
Best time to book a flight from New York to Cape Town
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from New York with our price prediction graph.
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JFK-CPT
EWR-CPT
LGA-CPT
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JFK-CPT
EWR-CPT
LGA-CPT
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cape Town?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of $1,411). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,914). 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 September 23, 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,450 and $1,806 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $923 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 3-Nov 13).
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 33% 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 (LGW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,197.
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.
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 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 September 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Cape Town, such as Emirates,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$764 | Average$1,550 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$768 | Average$1,335 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$807 | Average$1,123 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$814 | Average$1,571 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$854 | Average$1,442 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$962 | Average$1,457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,083 | Average$1,119 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$1,097 | Average$1,535 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,341 | Average$1,738 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,343 | Average$1,943 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |