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Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
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Flights to Cape Town in 2026

Cheapest flights to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on May 18, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Fri 9/41:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 9/122:20 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,302
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Fri 9/41:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Fri 9/112:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,306
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 10/41:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/166:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,312
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Mon 9/2810:00 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/51:15 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,316
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/51:20 am
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops53h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/137:30 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,317
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Sun 11/151:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/249:55 am
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,319
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/291:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/44:35 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,320
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/110:00 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 6/91:50 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops36h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,321
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 8/101:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/181:15 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,322
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 5/144:25 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/217:30 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 10/41:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/154:35 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,326
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 10/51:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/179:55 am
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,328

Find flight deals to Cape Town

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 18, 2026.

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Average price

$1,651

Round-trip from

$1,302

One-way from

$499

Good round-trip deal

$1,659 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,064 or less
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Locate flights to Cape Town that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/16

11:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/23

7:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops31h 50m

$1,487

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/5

11:20 am-6:05 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/15

8:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,562

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

1:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

12:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,594

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

3:45 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops63h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/20

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops49h 10m

$1,595

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

10:20 pm-11:30 am

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/28

8:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,612

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

10:20 pm-11:30 am

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/14

8:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,612

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/10

10:20 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/15

1:50 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$1,620

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 9/20

11:55 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/26

1:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,636

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/9

11:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/14

8:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,662

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 10/22

2:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/15

8:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,676

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Compare providers for flights 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 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: Out of all of the providers offering Cape Town flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Ovago to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights and Ovago. This is based on searches made for Cape Town flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Ovago is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Cape Town flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Ovago has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Cape Town. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cape Town

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from New York to Cape Town takes 21 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Cape Town are United Airlines, Delta and British Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $976
Delta
Delta
From $764
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $783
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $853

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cape Town are Delta, Ethiopian Air and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Cape Town

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Jessica Macdonald

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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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 18, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, 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
8,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

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
8,447 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

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
9,737 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

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
999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

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
11,648 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

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
7,987 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

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

FAQs about flying to Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa airport overview

Africa’s third-busiest airport, and the winner of the 2009 Skytrax award for Best Airport in Africa, Cape Town International (CPT) is a sleek, light and spacious transport hub – and a suitably lovely introduction for foreign visitors to the Cape of Good Hope.

Recently upgraded for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cape Town International is a truly world-class airport, and a prime tourism gateway. Flights to Cape Town International are operated by a huge array of airlines, bringing eager visitors from all over the world to the city’s sunny shores.

Boasting an impressive array of facilities and amenities, just as you’ll have no shortage of things to do in South Africa’s Mother City – with hiking trails up iconic Table Mountain, long stretches of beautiful beaches, trips out to historic Robben Island, and serious partying in Long Street all in the offing – rest assured that your time spent in transit in Cape Town International will be very painless indeed.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    For a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost $63, while round-trip flights cost around $84.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Cape Town?

    A round-trip flight to Cape Town will typically cost around $149, however they can be found for as little as $84.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 mi away from Cape Town Intl).

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