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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R7 799

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Cape Town departing on 27/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Turkish Airlines Logo
0:25 - 11:50
EWR
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CPT
28h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 23:30
CPT
-
EWR
36h 15m1 stop
R15 481Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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 797Turkish Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:25 - 11:50
EWR
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CPT
29h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:30
CPT
-
EWR
35h 55m1 stop
R15 964Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 23
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
R16 030Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 - 13:45
JFK
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CPT
44h 40m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 7:35
CPT
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JFK
23h 05m2 stops
R21 850Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Tue, Apr 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 - 13:45
JFK
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CPT
44h 40m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 7:35
CPT
-
JFK
23h 05m2 stops
R21 867Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Apr 12
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:40
JFK
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CPT
41h 55m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:30 - 7:35
CPT
-
JFK
23h 05m2 stops
R21 917Kenya Airways
Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 31
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 - 16:10
LGA
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CPT
27h 10m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
20:50 - 9:44
CPT
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LGA
19h 54m1 stop
R22 100Lufthansa
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
19:29 - 16:10
LGA
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CPT
37h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 9:44
CPT
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LGA
18h 54m1 stop
R22 598United Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
19:15 - 7:40
LGA
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CPT
30h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 9:44
CPT
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LGA
19h 44m1 stop
R23 081United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31

Delta flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
Jan 16
LGA20:00New York LaGuardia
40h 15m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Jan 29
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
25h 13m
1 stop
LGA15:43New York LaGuardia
R22 349
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Delta
Jan 26
LGA16:00New York LaGuardia
20h 15m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Feb 10
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
LGA11:45New York LaGuardia
R22 499
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Delta
Mar 6
LGA20:00New York LaGuardia
40h 15m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Mar 16
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
20h 16m
1 stop
LGA11:46New York LaGuardia
R22 615
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Qatar Airways flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Feb 6
JFK10:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 10m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
Feb 12
CPT7:00Cape Town Intl
32h 00m
2 stops
JFK8:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
R22 565
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Qatar Airways
Apr 20
JFK1:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 20m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
May 3
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
38h 37m
2 stops
JFK21:37New York John F Kennedy Intl
R22 781
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Qatar Airways
Apr 9
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 30m
2 stops
CPT22:50Cape Town Intl
Apr 23
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
37h 30m
2 stops
JFK20:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
R22 931
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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, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 3/3

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

17:15-23:30

1 stop36h 15m

R15 481

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 28/2

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R15 797

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 8/4

0:25-11:50

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

R15 964

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

R16 030

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/3

11:05-13:45

3 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

14:30-7:35

2 stops23h 05m

R21 850

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/3

11:05-13:45

3 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

14:30-7:35

2 stops23h 05m

R21 867

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 22/5

13:45-13:40

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

14:30-7:35

2 stops23h 05m

R21 917

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 21/2

6:00-16:10

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

20:50-9:44

1 stop19h 54m

R22 100

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/3

19:29-16:10

1 stop37h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

20:50-9:44

1 stop18h 54m

R22 598

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Tue 24/3

19:15-7:40

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

20:00-9:44

1 stop19h 44m

R23 081

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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 283. 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 366.

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 R25 647. 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 605.

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 255 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 422 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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 57% 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 32% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to Cape Town

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. 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.

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Best airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 162Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 630 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R22 220Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 124 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 9 124 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 220 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R27 383 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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