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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R7 795

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13:45 - 6:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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0:10 - 22:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
52h 15m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin
R14 872Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10
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19:30 - 18:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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20:50 - 14:31CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 607Delta
Sun, Feb 14 - Thu, Feb 18
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17:00 - 18:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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20:50 - 17:54CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 607Delta
Mon, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 23
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19:30 - 18:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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20:50 - 17:54CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 607Delta
Tue, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 18
Delta Logo
19:30 - 18:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
20:50 - 11:54CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 607Delta
Sun, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 23
Delta Logo
17:00 - 18:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
20:50 - 11:54CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 607Delta
Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 18
Delta Logo
17:00 - 18:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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20:50 - 10:19CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 607Delta
Thu, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 23
Delta Logo
17:00 - 18:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
20:50 - 10:19CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 607Delta
Wed, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 22
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20:35 - 17:10EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 35mdirect
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19:50 - 5:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
15h 30mdirect
R25 734United Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24
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20:35 - 17:10EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 35mdirect
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19:50 - 5:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
15h 30mdirect
R25 750United Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24

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United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 29
LGA19:48New York LaGuardia
37h 22m
1 stop
CPT16:10Cape Town Intl
Mar 2
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
19h 41m
1 stop
LGA9:31New York LaGuardia
R26 069
United Airlines
Sept 9
EWR20:35Newark
14h 35m
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
Oct 24
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
15h 30m
EWR5:20Newark
R26 549
United Airlines
Oct 22
LGA6:00New York LaGuardia
27h 20m
1 stop
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
Oct 28
CPT19:10Cape Town Intl
29h 56m
2 stops
LGA19:06New York LaGuardia
R26 756

Delta flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
Feb 9
JFK19:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
CPT18:35Cape Town Intl
Feb 18
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
28h 04m
1 stop
JFK17:54New York John F Kennedy Intl
R15 606
Delta
Feb 9
JFK19:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
CPT18:35Cape Town Intl
Feb 18
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
31h 06m
2 stops
JFK20:56New York John F Kennedy Intl
R15 686
Delta
Feb 10
JFK14:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
CPT18:35Cape Town Intl
Feb 17
CPT7:30Cape Town Intl
34h 53m
1 stop
JFK11:23New York John F Kennedy Intl
R16 166

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New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/10

13:45-6:00

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

0:10-22:25

2 stops52h 15m

R14 872

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/2

19:30-18:35

1 stop40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

20:50-14:31

1 stop24h 41m

R15 606

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/2

17:00-18:35

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

20:50-17:54

1 stop28h 04m

R15 606

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/2

19:30-18:35

1 stop40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

20:50-17:54

1 stop28h 04m

R15 606

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/2

19:30-18:35

1 stop40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

20:50-11:54

1 stop22h 04m

R15 606

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/2

17:00-18:35

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

20:50-11:54

1 stop22h 04m

R15 606

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/2

17:00-18:35

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

20:50-10:19

1 stop20h 29m

R15 606

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/2

17:00-18:35

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/2

20:50-10:19

1 stop20h 29m

R15 606
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NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 11/10

20:35-17:10

Nonstop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

19:50-5:20

Nonstop15h 30m

R25 734

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 11/10

20:35-17:10

Nonstop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

19:50-5:20

Nonstop15h 30m

R25 750

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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 R24 352 to R30 678.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R17 140.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York, with most prices found around R22 316. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R23 130.

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 Friday when prices can be found for as low as R26 305. 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 R35 164.

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 R24 059 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 R18 050 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 59% 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 August 2026, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 37% more expensive 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

R7 795

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 R7 795. The best return flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 872.
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?

  • 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?

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

Best airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

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United AirlinesPriceFrom R21 345Free CancellationRating
7,4
10 123 reviews
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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

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Can I find flights from New York to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Cape Town from New York with this policy.

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