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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R8 110

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Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 - 11:50
EWR
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CPT
28h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 23:30
CPT
-
EWR
36h 15m1 stop
R15 613Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:25 - 11:50
EWR
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CPT
28h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:30
CPT
-
EWR
36h 15m1 stop
R15 916Turkish Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:40 - 11:50
EWR
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CPT
29h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:45
CPT
-
EWR
36h 05m1 stop
R16 119Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 22
British Airways Logo
8:05 - 12:10
JFK
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CPT
21h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 21:00
CPT
-
JFK
32h 10m1 stop
R23 200British Airways
Wed, Dec 31 - Tue, Mar 31
British Airways Logo
8:05 - 12:10
JFK
-
CPT
21h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:25 - 12:35
CPT
-
JFK
25h 10m2 stops
R23 217British Airways
Thu, Feb 19 - Tue, Feb 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 7:40
JFK
-
CPT
31h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 - 13:05
CPT
-
JFK
34h 40m1 stop
R23 251Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
SWISS Logo
16:25 - 10:50
JFK
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CPT
35h 25m1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:25 - 13:05
CPT
-
JFK
34h 40m1 stop
R23 284SWISS
Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 17:25
JFK
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CPT
24h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 7:35
CPT
-
JFK
23h 15m1 stop
R23 301Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Sat, Apr 11
United Airlines Logo
8:15 - 7:40
LGA
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CPT
40h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 9:47
CPT
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LGA
19h 57m1 stop
R23 386United Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1
United Airlines Logo
14:55 - 16:10
LGA
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CPT
18h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:53
CPT
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LGA
47h 08m2 stops
R23 672United Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air
Feb 25
EWR10:00Newark
20h 00m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Mar 5
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
EWR8:00Newark
R16 911
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Ethiopian Air
May 20
EWR10:55Newark
20h 05m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
May 28
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
EWR8:55Newark
R17 181
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 14
EWR10:00Newark
20h 00m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Jan 25
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
EWR8:00Newark
R17 333
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Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Mar 15
EWR1:25Newark
28h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Mar 27
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
EWR23:30Newark
R15 613
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 7
EWR0:25Newark
28h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Feb 19
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
EWR22:30Newark
R15 916
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 7
EWR0:40Newark
29h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Apr 22
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
EWR22:45Newark
R16 119
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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 15/3

1:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

17:15-23:30

1 stop36h 15m

R15 613

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 7/2

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R15 916

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 7/4

0:40-11:50

1 stop29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

16:40-22:45

1 stop36h 05m

R16 119

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

8:05-12:10

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

18:50-21:00

1 stop32h 10m

R23 200

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

8:05-12:10

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

18:25-12:35

2 stops25h 10m

R23 217

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

17:30-7:40

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

9:25-13:05

1 stop34h 40m

R23 251

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/1

16:25-10:50

1 stop35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

9:25-13:05

1 stop34h 40m

R23 284

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

11:20-17:25

1 stop24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/4

14:20-7:35

1 stop23h 15m

R23 301

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sun 25/1

8:15-7:40

2 stops40h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

20:50-9:47

1 stop19h 57m

R23 386

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 19/1

14:55-16:10

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

18:45-10:53

2 stops47h 08m

R23 672

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York, with most prices found around R22 593. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of November, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R22 762.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R26 338. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Sunday is R37 116.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to Cape Town at midday for as low as R17 574. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R34 334 per ticket.

What is the cheapest New York to Cape Town Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R22 583 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from New York for as low as R19 744 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Cape Town Intl flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Cape Town Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 50% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Cape Town flight.

How have New York to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 2% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New York to Cape Town (NYC to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R21 716

Fastest flight time

14h 25m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New York in the past 72 hours is R21 716. The best return flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R27 765.
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 14h 25m
Direct flights go from New York to Cape Town on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Airline offering direct flights is United Airlines..
There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From New York there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).
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  • How far is New York to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    New York and Cape Town Intl are 12558,4 km apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 14h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to Cape Town?

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Best airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

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Rating
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 387Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 571 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R22 530Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 093 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From New York to Cape Town

    United Airlines flies from New York to Cape Town around 4 times per week, with 9 093 momondo users rating the airline 7,4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from New York to Cape Town in the last 72 hours was R22 530 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R27 765 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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