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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R9 432

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13:45 - 21:40JFK-CPT
24h 55m1 stop
14:25 - 6:35CPT-JFK
23h 10m2 stops
R16 140Kenya Airways
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Wed, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 5
20:05 - 12:00JFK-CPT
32h 55m1 stop
17:15 - 18:10CPT-JFK
31h 55m1 stop
R16 297Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 12
13:45 - 8:30JFK-CPT
35h 45m2 stops
14:25 - 6:35CPT-JFK
23h 10m2 stops
R17 362
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13:45 - 12:55JFK-CPT
40h 10m1 stop
6:50 - 6:35CPT-JFK
30h 45m2 stops
R17 642
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10:00 - 14:30EWR-CPT
21h 30m1 stop
13:50 - 8:00CPT-EWR
25h 10m2 stops
R17 747Ethiopian Air
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11:00 - 14:30EWR-CPT
21h 30m1 stop
13:50 - 9:00CPT-EWR
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R17 764Ethiopian Air
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21:35 - 12:10EWR-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
18:45 - 14:00CPT-EWR
26h 15m1 stop
R20 349British Airways
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29h 45m1 stop
18:45 - 14:00CPT-EWR
26h 15m1 stop
R20 629British Airways
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21:00 - 16:10EWR-CPT
36h 10m1 stop
20:50 - 5:50CPT-EWR
16h 00mdirect
R22 987United Airlines
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20:55 - 17:20EWR-CPT
37h 25m1 stop
20:50 - 5:50CPT-EWR
16h 00mdirect
R23 109United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 17
19:10 - 10:55JFK-CPT
33h 45m3 stops
R9 432
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Wed, Mar 26
18:10 - 9:30JFK-CPT
32h 20m1 stop
R10 096Norse Atlantic UK
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Tue, Feb 25
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24h 55m1 stop
R10 131Kenya Airways
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R10 166Kenya Airways
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11:00 - 14:30EWR-CPT
21h 30m1 stop
R12 821Ethiopian Air
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10:00 - 14:30EWR-CPT
21h 30m1 stop
R13 153Ethiopian Air
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40h 05m1 stop
R13 904SWISS
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14h 20mdirect
R19 528United Airlines
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38h 30m1 stop
R19 685United Airlines
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25h 55m1 stop
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R20 978
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13:45 - 13:40JFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
6:00 - 6:55CPT-JFK
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R22 620
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41h 55m2 stops
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R25 100Kenya Airways
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41h 55m2 stops
14:05 - 7:35CPT-JFK
23h 30m1 stop
R29 572Kenya Airways
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22:00 - 8:15JFK-CPT
28h 15m3 stops
14:35 - 19:55CPT-JFK
59h 20m2 stops
R30 131Ethiopian Air
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20:15 - 17:10EWR-CPT
14h 55mdirect
20:00 - 19:07CPT-EWR
29h 07m2 stops
R31 930United Airlines
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14h 55mdirect
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R32 367United Airlines
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28h 15m3 stops
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R35 004Ethiopian Air
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41h 40m2 stops
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R143 056British Airways
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41h 40m2 stops
14:00 - 15:00CPT-EWR
31h 00m2 stops
R145 956British Airways
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20:40 - 18:00EWR-CPT
14h 20mdirect
20:50 - 5:50CPT-EWR
16h 00mdirect
R22 952United Airlines
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14h 55mdirect
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16h 00mdirect
R23 651United Airlines
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14h 55mdirect
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16h 00mdirect
R23 720United Airlines
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20:40 - 17:00EWR-CPT
14h 20mdirect
19:50 - 5:35CPT-EWR
15h 45mdirect
R23 825United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 31
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14h 20mdirect
19:50 - 5:50CPT-EWR
16h 00mdirect
R24 524United Airlines
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14h 20mdirect
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R24 699United Airlines
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R25 572United Airlines
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14h 20mdirect
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16h 00mdirect
R26 445United Airlines
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14h 20mdirect
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R31 388Lufthansa
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20:40 - 18:00EWR-CPT
14h 20mdirect
20:50 - 5:50CPT-EWR
16h 00mdirect
R38 655Lufthansa
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Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Dec 4
EWR10:00Newark
21h 30m
1 stop
CPT14:30Cape Town Intl
Dec 12
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
EWR8:00Newark
R17 747
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 12
EWR11:00Newark
21h 30m
1 stop
CPT14:30Cape Town Intl
Mar 18
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
EWR9:00Newark
R17 764
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 28
EWR10:00Newark
21h 30m
1 stop
CPT14:30Cape Town Intl
Mar 13
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
EWR9:00Newark
R17 886
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British Airways flights from New York to Cape Town

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British Airways
Nov 12
EWR21:35Newark
31h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
Nov 19
CPT18:45Cape Town Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
EWR14:00Newark
R20 349
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British Airways
Jan 22
EWR21:35Newark
29h 45m
1 stop
CPT10:20Cape Town Intl
Feb 5
CPT18:45Cape Town Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
EWR14:00Newark
R20 629
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British Airways
Jan 17
EWR21:35Newark
31h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
Jan 26
CPT18:45Cape Town Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
EWR14:00Newark
R20 646
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Cape Town

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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 from New York to Cape Town?

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cape Town from New York is February. The most expensive is December.

What is the cheapest day to depart New York for Cape Town?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Friday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cape Town?

At midday. New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 42% more expensive in the afternoon than at midday

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

British Airways. British Airways and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cape Town

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

New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl. Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl for the best New York - Cape Town flight prices

How far in advance should you book New York to Cape Town flights?

50 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from New York to Cape Town is approximately 50 days to departure

How many flights depart from New York to Cape Town on average per week?

As of October 2024, there are 3 flights per week flying from New York to Cape Town. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sunday, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

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

You could potentially save up to 48% 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 October 2024, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 25% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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

R9 432

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

Mon, 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 R9 432. The best return flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 140.
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 14h 20m
Direct flights go from New York to Cape Town on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Airline offering direct flights is United Airlines..
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • 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 20m.

  • 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom R21 541Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 381 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R21 768Free CancellationRating
6,7
6 834 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 9 381 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 233 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R1 717 for United Airlines flights on this route.


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