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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R11 742

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
Mar 13 — Mar 201
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 8 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 960

One-way from

R11 742

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R25 629
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/4-29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 18m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R28 150 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R14 747 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 8 March 2025.

Fri 11/410:55EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/413:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R13 960
Wed 23/413:45JFK - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 30/414:35CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/3R17 849
Mon 24/31:10JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/416:35CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3R18 049
Mon 24/31:30EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/416:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3R18 122
Tue 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 7/414:35CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R18 649
Mon 10/31:30EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/39:20CPT - EWR
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R19 813
Sat 3/521:25EWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/518:55CPT - EWR
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/3R20 249
Sat 26/423:10JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/518:55CPT - JFK
1 stop28h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3R20 267
Thu 13/313:45JFK - CPT
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/314:25CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R20 358
Sun 11/520:00LGA - CPT
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/518:55CPT - LGA
2 stops49h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R20 703
Tue 27/517:30EWR - CPT
2 stops35h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 8/618:55CPT - EWR
2 stops33h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/3R21 339
Fri 9/519:30JFK - CPT
1 stop33h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 17/518:55CPT - JFK
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/3R21 448

Find flights from New York to Cape Town within your budget

Customise 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

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Price

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 11/4

10:55-13:00

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R13 960

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/4

13:45-13:45

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/4

14:35-7:35

2 stops23h 00m

R17 849

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/3

1:10-12:00

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

16:35-10:55

1 stop24h 20m

R18 049

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/3

21:55-14:30

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

14:35-20:00

2 stops35h 25m

R18 649

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 24/3

1:30-12:00

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

R18 704

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/4

16:05-8:05

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

23:30-7:35

1 stop38h 05m

R19 249

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 3/5

21:25-11:00

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

18:55-13:55

1 stop25h 00m

R20 249

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

23:10-11:00

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

18:55-11:05

1 stop22h 10m

R20 267

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/5

20:00-11:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

18:55-14:34

2 stops49h 39m

R20 703

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 27/5

17:30-11:00

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

18:55-22:39

2 stops33h 44m

R21 339

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

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 85 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 R110). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 8 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 8 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 024 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 322 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 566 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
828 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Cape Town. 2 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cape Town round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at R13 960, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines. Ethiopian Air is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Cape Town one-way?

    R12 233 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R13 051 and R13 251, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Cape Town?

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Cape Town, consider Newark - Cape Town Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl or New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 holiday 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 R110). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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