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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R695

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Turkish Airlines Logo
0:25 - 11:50EWR-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:30CPT-EWR
36h 15m1 stop
R17 122Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:25 - 11:50EWR-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:30CPT-EWR
36h 15m1 stop
R17 139Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 14:35EWR-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 9:00CPT-EWR
25h 10m2 stops
R17 747Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:00EWR-CPT
20h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:00CPT-EWR
25h 10m2 stops
R17 869Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 27
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:45JFK-CPT
42h 00m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 - 7:35CPT-JFK
30h 15m1 stop
R18 181Kenya Airways
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 22:10JFK-CPT
26h 25m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 - 6:35CPT-JFK
30h 15m1 stop
R18 198Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 11
British Airways Logo
8:05 - 12:10JFK-CPT
21h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 19:35CPT-JFK
31h 40m1 stop
R18 563British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Dec 1
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 8:05JFK-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 19:35CPT-JFK
28h 25m1 stop
R18 650British Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
19:48 - 16:10LGA-CPT
37h 22m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 18:27CPT-LGA
27h 37m1 stop
R23 564United Airlines
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Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
19:29 - 16:10LGA-CPT
37h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 23:44CPT-LGA
33h 54m1 stop
R23 668United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 22

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Oct 20
EWR10:55Newark
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Oct 28
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
EWR9:00Newark
R17 747
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 17
EWR10:00Newark
20h 00m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Nov 27
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
EWR8:00Newark
R17 869
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 4
EWR10:00Newark
20h 00m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Mar 3
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
EWR8:00Newark
R18 007
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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
Oct 20
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
Oct 28
CPT7:20Cape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 181
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Kenya Airways
Oct 22
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
CPT22:10Cape Town Intl
Nov 11
CPT7:20Cape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
JFK6:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 198
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Kenya Airways
Feb 1
JFK12:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 15m
1 stop
CPT6:00Cape Town Intl
Feb 12
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
JFK6:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 320
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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 17 September 2025.
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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 25/1

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R17 122

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 25/1

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R17 139

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 20/10

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

R17 747

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 17/11

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R17 869

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/10

13:45-13:45

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

7:20-7:35

1 stop30h 15m

R18 181

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

13:45-22:10

1 stop26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

7:20-6:35

1 stop30h 15m

R18 198

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

8:05-12:10

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

18:55-19:35

1 stop31h 40m

R18 563

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

20:40-8:05

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

22:10-19:35

1 stop28h 25m

R18 650

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/3

19:48-16:10

1 stop37h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

20:50-18:27

1 stop27h 37m

R23 564

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/2

19:29-16:10

1 stop37h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

20:50-23:44

1 stop33h 54m

R23 668

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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 R22 627. 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 356.

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 093. 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 R44 680.

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 100. 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 361 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 R23 732 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 057 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 54% 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 September 2025, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 16% 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

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. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
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 19h 14m.

  • 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.

  • 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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Rating
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 878Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 367 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R23 193Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 926 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 8 926 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 584 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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