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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R10 159

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 22/4. 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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Cheap New York to Cape Town (NYC to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R10 159

Fastest flight time

14h 30m

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 R10 159. The best return flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 012.
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 14h 30m
Direct flights go from New York to Cape Town on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines and Lufthansa..
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Cape Town

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cape Town?

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

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

Sunday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Sunday. The most expensive is usually Saturday.

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

At midday. New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 32% more expensive in the evening than at midday

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

American Airlines. American Airlines, British Airways, and KLM 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?

9 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from New York to Cape Town is approximately 9 days to departure

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

As of March 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 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Cape Town flight.

When travelling from New York to Cape Town, the most popular airport to fly into is Cape Town Intl Airport. The majority of travellers flying into Cape Town Intl Airport from New York are departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. When booking your trip to Cape Town, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when travelling to Cape Town, you can try Newark Airport (in Newark), New York LaGuardia Airport (in New York), or New Windsor Stewart Airport (in New Windsor). In March, R15 012 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from New York to Cape Town which you can find when you fly JFK — CPT.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)R15 012
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Newark Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)R18 802
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New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)R26 403
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New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF) to Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)R30 004
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Easily compare return flights from New York to Cape Town

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town by changing tabs
Ethiopian Air
Apr 22
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
May 5
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
R15 012
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Kenya Airways
Apr 22
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:40Cape Town Intl
May 13
CPT14:30Cape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R16 433
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 28
EWR0:05Newark
29h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
May 9
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
35h 45m
1 stop
EWR22:20Newark
R17 817
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Multiple Airlines
Apr 22
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:40Cape Town Intl
May 5
CPT6:50Cape Town Intl
30h 45m
2 stops
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 063
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American Airlines
May 25
JFK23:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
Jun 3
CPT18:40Cape Town Intl
29h 25m
1 stop
JFK18:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
R22 233
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British Airways
May 12
JFK23:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
May 28
CPT18:40Cape Town Intl
29h 25m
1 stop
JFK18:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
R23 560
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Find the cheapest one-way flights from New York to Cape Town

If you're looking for one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, view some of our deals below provided by Kenya Airways, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways
Kenya Airways
Apr 22
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT13:40Cape Town Intl
R10 159
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Multiple Airlines
May 8
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 45m
2 stops
CPT8:30Cape Town Intl
R11 145
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Qatar Airways
Apr 21
JFK1:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50Cape Town Intl
R13 552
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Search last-minute flights to Cape Town from New York

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Turkish Airlines
Apr 9
EWR0:05Newark
29h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
May 28
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
35h 45m
1 stop
EWR22:20Newark
R18 973
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 31
EWR21:45Newark
33h 15m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Apr 18
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
35h 55m
2 stops
EWR19:45Newark
R19 504
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Kenya Airways
Apr 4
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 00m
1 stop
CPT12:45Cape Town Intl
Apr 16
CPT14:30Cape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R19 580
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Multiple Airlines
Apr 4
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 45m
2 stops
CPT8:30Cape Town Intl
Apr 16
CPT14:30Cape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R20 470
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American Airlines
Apr 9
EWR21:15Newark
31h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
Apr 16
CPT18:40Cape Town Intl
47h 04m
2 stops
EWR11:44Newark
R26 005
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Emirates
Apr 10
EWR23:55Newark
29h 40m
2 stops
CPT11:35Cape Town Intl
May 28
CPT18:20Cape Town Intl
33h 00m
2 stops
EWR21:20Newark
R29 303
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Best airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from New York to Cape Town with momondo
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KLMPriceFrom R20 599Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 684 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom R20 709Free CancellationRating
7,3
15 181 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R22 810Free CancellationRating
7,4
11 481 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R24 038Free CancellationRating
6,8
6 968 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 11 481 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 203 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R1 929 for United Airlines flights on this route.


British Airways flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
May 12
JFK23:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
May 28
CPT18:40Cape Town Intl
29h 25m
1 stop
JFK18:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
R23 560
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British Airways
May 21
JFK7:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
May 29
CPT18:40Cape Town Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
JFK16:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
R23 787
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British Airways
May 26
JFK7:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
Jun 4
CPT18:40Cape Town Intl
24h 00m
1 stop
JFK12:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
R24 318
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Kenya Airways flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Apr 22
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:40Cape Town Intl
May 13
CPT14:30Cape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R16 433
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Kenya Airways
May 13
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:40Cape Town Intl
May 28
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R16 736
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Kenya Airways
May 8
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT13:40Cape Town Intl
May 16
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R16 926
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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 30m.

  • 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.


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