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

As of February 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from New York to Cape Town. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cape Town Intl

How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

The average flight duration from New York to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Newark to Cape Town is 14h 25m on average, while flying from New York to Cape Town is 21h 17m on average. Cape Town is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

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?

The number of operators available for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport is 2 as of February 2026.

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.

R7 279 Cheap Flights from New York to Cape Town in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R17 549 to R26 043. The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 062.

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22:10 - 13:00

JFK

CPT

32h 50m

2 stops

15:25 - 20:00

CPT

JFK

34h 35m

2 stops

R14 062Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 29

22:00 - 14:35

JFK

CPT

34h 35m

2 stops

13:50 - 20:00

CPT

JFK

36h 10m

2 stops

R14 461Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 24

22:10 - 13:00

JFK

CPT

32h 50m

2 stops

15:25 - 20:00

CPT

JFK

34h 35m

2 stops

R14 509Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 29

21:55 - 13:45

JFK

CPT

33h 50m

2 stops

14:35 - 19:55

CPT

JFK

35h 20m

2 stops

R14 669Ethiopian Air

Sat, Mar 14 - Fri, Mar 20

0:25 - 11:50

EWR

CPT

29h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 22:30

CPT

EWR

35h 55m

1 stop

R15 021Turkish Airlines

Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, May 6

12:50 - 11:50

JFK

CPT

41h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 22:30

CPT

JFK

35h 55m

1 stop

R15 021Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, May 6

13:45 - 22:10

JFK

CPT

26h 25m

1 stop

14:25 - 7:35

CPT

JFK

23h 10m

2 stops

R15 549Kenya Airways

Tue, May 19 - Sun, May 24

14:49 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

18h 31m

1 stop

20:00 - 9:46

CPT

LGA

19h 46m

1 stop

R22 620Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, May 5

19:50 - 13:45

LGA

CPT

34h 55m

3 stops

15:25 - 19:03

CPT

LGA

33h 38m

3 stops

R22 652Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Mar 12

14:49 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

18h 31m

1 stop

20:00 - 9:44

CPT

LGA

19h 44m

1 stop

R23 164United Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 24

SAUDIA flights from New York to Cape Town

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SAUDIA

Mar 9

LGA17:00New York LaGuardia

20h 15m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Mar 20

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

21h 14m

1 stop

LGA12:44New York LaGuardia

R22 796

SAUDIA

Apr 18

LGA16:00New York LaGuardia

19h 50m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

May 2

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

39h 59m

2 stops

LGA9:14New York LaGuardia

R24 844

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 20

JFK22:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 50m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Mar 29

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

34h 35m

2 stops

JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

R14 062

Ethiopian Air

Feb 27

JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 05m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Mar 5

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

36h 05m

2 stops

JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

R14 445

Ethiopian Air

Apr 13

JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 35m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Apr 24

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

36h 10m

2 stops

JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

R14 461

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Fri 20/3

22:10-13:00

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2 stops34h 35m

R14 062

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

22:00-14:35

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2 stops36h 10m

R14 461

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JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/3

22:10-13:00

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

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15:25-20:00

2 stops34h 35m

R14 509

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JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

21:55-13:45

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-19:55

2 stops35h 20m

R14 669

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EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

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Sat 25/4

0:25-11:50

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

R15 021

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/4

12:50-11:50

1 stop41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

R15 021

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/5

13:45-22:10

1 stop26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

14:25-7:35

2 stops23h 10m

R15 549

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LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 16/4

14:49-15:20

1 stop18h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:00-9:46

1 stop19h 46m

R22 620

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/3

19:50-13:45

3 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

15:25-19:03

3 stops33h 38m

R22 652

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 13/4

14:49-15:20

1 stop18h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

20:00-9:44

1 stop19h 44m

R23 164

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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 January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York, with most prices found around R21 468. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R21 580.

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 R24 673. 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 R35 215.

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 384 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 R18 077 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 February 2026, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 61% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport is 2 as of February 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to Cape Town is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (98,53% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 (0,49%), Boeing 787 Dreamliner (0,49%), and Airbus A350-900 (0,49%).
What is the most popular airline from New York to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Cape Town, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 54% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include British Airways with 46%.

Best airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 205	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 762 reviews		Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R21 366	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 344 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

United Airlines Flights From New York to Cape Town
United Airlines flies from New York to Cape Town around 4 times per week, with 9 344 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 R21 366 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R26 343 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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