Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Cape Town?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average return price of R25 391.

How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

The average flight duration from New York to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Newark to Cape Town is 14h 25m on average, while flying from New York to Cape Town is 21h 25m on average. Cape Town is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from New York to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 05m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between New York and Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from New York to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 00m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Cape Town Intl?

Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cape Town Intl

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport is 1 as of May 2026.

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.

R8 161 Cheap Flights from New York to Cape Town in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R28 474 to R25 105. The lowest price recently found on this route was R21 212.

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13:45 - 13:35

JFK

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

20:25 - 7:35

CPT

JFK

41h 10m

2 stops

R21 212Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30

13:45 - 22:05

JFK

CPT

25h 20m

1 stop

18:25 - 6:35

CPT

JFK

43h 10m

2 stops

R21 245Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 20

13:45 - 13:35

JFK

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

14:20 - 7:35

CPT

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

R21 278Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12

13:45 - 13:35

JFK

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

14:20 - 7:35

CPT

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

R21 359Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12

13:45 - 13:35

JFK

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

14:25 - 7:35

CPT

JFK

23h 10m

2 stops

R21 392Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Oct 20

21:45 - 14:10

EWR

CPT

34h 25m

2 stops

13:50 - 8:55

CPT

EWR

25h 05m

2 stops

R21 801Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jul 5

21:15 - 13:00

EWR

CPT

32h 45m

2 stops

15:25 - 19:10

CPT

EWR

34h 45m

2 stops

R22 390Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 23

19:48 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

37h 32m

1 stop

20:50 - 10:24

CPT

LGA

19h 34m

1 stop

R26 184Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 25

14:32 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

18h 48m

1 stop

20:00 - 9:31

CPT

LGA

19h 31m

1 stop

R26 413United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 13

14:55 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

18h 25m

1 stop

20:00 - 9:31

CPT

LGA

19h 31m

1 stop

R26 576United Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Oct 9

Emirates flights from New York to Cape Town

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Emirates

Oct 21

EWR23:55Newark

36h 10m

2 stops

CPT18:05Cape Town Intl

Oct 30

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

31h 20m

2 stops

EWR21:20Newark

R24 287

Emirates

Oct 28

EWR23:55Newark

34h 50m

2 stops

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

Nov 8

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

2 stops

EWR21:10Newark

R25 105

Emirates

Nov 4

EWR23:45Newark

28h 55m

2 stops

CPT11:40Cape Town Intl

Nov 18

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

2 stops

EWR21:10Newark

R25 333

Delta flights from New York to Cape Town

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Delta

Sept 26

LGA16:00New York LaGuardia

19h 50m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Oct 11

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

20h 38m

1 stop

LGA10:43New York LaGuardia

R27 231

Delta

Oct 21

LGA17:00New York LaGuardia

30h 50m

2 stops

CPT5:50Cape Town Intl

Oct 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

LGA14:40New York LaGuardia

R27 263

Delta

Oct 5

LGA14:50New York LaGuardia

21h 00m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Oct 15

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

27h 16m

2 stops

LGA20:31New York LaGuardia

R27 312

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JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

20:25-7:35

2 stops41h 10m

R21 212

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/11

13:45-22:05

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

18:25-6:35

2 stops43h 10m

R21 245

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/9

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

14:20-7:35

1 stop23h 15m

R21 278

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/9

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

14:20-7:35

1 stop23h 15m

R21 359

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/8

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

14:25-7:35

2 stops23h 10m

R21 392

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 7/6

21:45-14:10

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R21 801

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 12/11

21:15-13:00

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

15:25-19:10

2 stops34h 45m

R22 390

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 16/10

19:48-15:20

1 stop37h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-10:24

1 stop19h 34m

R26 184

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 26/9

14:32-15:20

1 stop18h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-9:31

1 stop19h 31m

R26 413

Fastest return journey

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/9

14:55-15:20

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-9:31

1 stop19h 31m

R26 576

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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 January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York, with most prices found around R8 439. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of January, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R9 093.

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 R24 948. 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 R36 002.

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 from New York 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 R23 604 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 R17 908 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Cape Town 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 60% 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 May 2026, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 7% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Cape Town

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Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

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. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From New York there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Cape Town

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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport is 1 as of May 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to Cape Town is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (91,47% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320neo (3,10%), Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (3,10%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (0,78%).
What is the most popular airline from New York to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Cape Town, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 55% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include British Airways with 45%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom R21 844	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 751 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

United Airlines Flights From New York to Cape Town
United Airlines flies from New York to Cape Town around 3 times per week, with 9 749 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 R21 844 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R26 932 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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