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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R9 832

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
Apr 17 — Apr 241
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 49 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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 086

One-way from

R9 832

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R27 340
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/5-15/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 10m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Condor
  • Condor
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 25m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R33 969 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R16 767 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 12 April 2025.

Thu 1/521:45EWR - CPT
2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/515:25CPT - EWR
2 stops34h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/4R18 086
Tue 29/421:25EWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 13/518:55CPT - EWR
1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/4R18 413
Mon 5/520:05JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 14/518:55CPT - JFK
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/4R18 798
Wed 12/1112:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 20/1123:00CPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/4R18 874
Sat 3/521:30JFK - CPT
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/518:55CPT - JFK
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R19 163
Sun 14/90:35JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/1016:35CPT - JFK
1 stop41h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/4R19 702
Mon 15/90:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/1016:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/4R20 375
Mon 26/521:25EWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/618:55CPT - EWR
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4R20 471
Mon 26/520:55JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/618:55CPT - JFK
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4R20 471
Thu 22/521:45EWR - CPT
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/59:05CPT - EWR
3 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R21 549
Tue 27/517:00LGA - CPT
2 stops36h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/718:55CPT - LGA
2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/4R23 030
Wed 7/519:29LGA - CPT
2 stops33h 31mBritish Airways
Thu 15/518:55CPT - LGA
2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/4R24 974

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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 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Cape Town that are best for you.

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 1/5

21:45-14:35

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

15:25-19:45

2 stops34h 20m

R18 086

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 29/4

21:25-11:00

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:55-13:55

1 stop25h 00m

R18 413

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

20:05-11:00

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

18:55-19:25

1 stop30h 30m

R18 798

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 21/9

13:45-13:40

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

23:30-7:35

1 stop38h 05m

R18 874

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/5

21:30-11:00

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:55-14:30

2 stops25h 35m

R19 163

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/9

19:50-11:50

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

16:35-22:40

1 stop36h 05m

R19 413

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 26/5

21:25-11:00

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

18:55-13:55

1 stop25h 00m

R20 471

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 26/5

20:55-11:00

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

18:55-19:25

1 stop30h 30m

R20 471

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 7/9

0:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

R22 126

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 1/5

21:45-21:50

3 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/5

16:40-19:45

3 stops33h 05m

R23 434

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cape Town

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 4 April 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 49 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 12 April 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 12 April 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
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 912 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 321 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 575 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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 R18 086, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Kenya Airways. Ethiopian Air is priced at 38% 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?

    R9 832 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Norse Atlantic UK and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R12 006 and R12 949, 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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