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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R8 543

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Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 - 11:50JFK-CPT
23h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 17:55CPT-JFK
31h 20m1 stop
R16 400Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:40 - 11:50JFK-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 17:45CPT-JFK
31h 30m1 stop
R16 980Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 12
Kenya Airways Logo
12:45 - 13:35JFK-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
23:25 - 6:35CPT-JFK
38h 10m1 stop
R17 366Kenya Airways
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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 19
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:00JFK-CPT
41h 15m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:30 - 7:35CPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
R17 665Kenya Airways
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Thu, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 23
British Airways Logo
23:20 - 12:10JFK-CPT
29h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 12:35CPT-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
R17 700British Airways
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Sat, Jan 10 - Thu, Jan 22
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 8:05EWR-CPT
27h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 19:35CPT-EWR
28h 25m1 stop
R17 859British Airways
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Sat, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 13:00EWR-CPT
20h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55CPT-EWR
25h 05m2 stops
R17 964Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:00EWR-CPT
20h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:55CPT-EWR
25h 05m2 stops
R17 982Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
14:56 - 15:20LGA-CPT
18h 24m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 9:44CPT-LGA
19h 54m1 stop
R23 747United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
19:29 - 15:20LGA-CPT
37h 51m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 14:14CPT-LGA
24h 14m1 stop
R23 853United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 28

United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 31
EWR20:10Newark
15h 00m
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
Sept 13
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
15h 30m
EWR5:20Newark
R22 060
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United Airlines
Aug 31
EWR19:20Newark
38h 00m
1 stop
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
Sept 13
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
15h 30m
EWR5:20Newark
R22 095
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United Airlines
Aug 31
EWR20:10Newark
15h 00m
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
Sept 13
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
15h 30m
EWR5:20Newark
R22 253
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Virgin Atlantic flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Oct 15
LGA17:00New York LaGuardia
32h 55m
2 stops
CPT7:55Cape Town Intl
Nov 3
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
30h 14m
1 stop
LGA20:44New York LaGuardia
R24 679
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Virgin Atlantic
Oct 22
LGA20:30New York LaGuardia
39h 20m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
Nov 10
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
28h 46m
1 stop
LGA19:16New York LaGuardia
R24 714
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Virgin Atlantic
Nov 3
LGA16:00New York LaGuardia
20h 15m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Nov 17
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
25h 35m
2 stops
LGA15:25New York LaGuardia
R25 558
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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 18 August 2025.
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 18/9

6:45-11:50

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/10

16:35-17:55

1 stop31h 20m

R16 400

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/11

19:40-11:50

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

17:15-17:45

1 stop31h 30m

R16 980

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/11

12:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

23:25-6:35

1 stop38h 10m

R17 366

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/8

13:45-13:00

1 stop41h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

14:30-7:35

2 stops23h 05m

R17 665

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/1

23:20-12:10

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

22:10-12:35

1 stop21h 25m

R17 700

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 31/1

21:35-8:05

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

22:10-19:35

1 stop28h 25m

R17 859

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 24/9

10:55-13:00

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R17 964

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 26/1

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

13:50-7:55

2 stops25h 05m

R17 982

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/10

14:56-15:20

1 stop18h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

20:50-9:44

1 stop19h 54m

R23 747

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sun 7/9

19:29-15:20

1 stop37h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

20:00-14:14

1 stop24h 14m

R23 853

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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 April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York, with most prices found around R23 132. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of April, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R23 624.

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 Monday when prices can be found for as low as R23 376. 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 Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Friday is R45 227.

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 R18 321. 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 R35 793 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 R24 269 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 R20 267 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 August 2025, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 3% 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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Best price found

R8 543

Fastest flight time

18h 15m

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 R8 543. The best return flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 400.
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 18h 15m
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 near Cape Town: 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 18h 24m.

  • 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?

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Best airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 084Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 277 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R23 477Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 925 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From New York to Cape Town

    United Airlines flies from New York to Cape Town around 3 times per week, with 8 925 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 R1 336 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R1 613 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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