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

Turkish Airlines, SAUDIA, 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 State of New York to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Newark to Cape Town is 14h 30m on average, while flying from New York to Cape Town is 20h 54m 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 were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

There are 2 operators available for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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0:25 - 11:50

EWR

CPT

29h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 22:30

CPT

EWR

35h 55m

1 stop

R16 877Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Jun 10

21:45 - 14:35

EWR

CPT

34h 50m

2 stops

15:25 - 19:45

CPT

EWR

34h 20m

2 stops

R18 335Ethiopian Air

Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 13

13:45 - 13:35

JFK

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

9:55 - 7:35

CPT

JFK

27h 40m

2 stops

R21 164Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Jun 10

13:45 - 13:35

JFK

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

15:20 - 7:35

CPT

JFK

46h 15m

2 stops

R21 182Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 18

13:45 - 6:00

JFK

CPT

34h 15m

1 stop

23:30 - 7:35

CPT

JFK

38h 05m

1 stop

R21 285Kenya Airways

Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 27

17:26 - 10:15

BUF

CPT

34h 49m

2 stops

19:30 - 20:09

CPT

BUF

30h 39m

2 stops

R22 125Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11

5:30 - 6:00

SYR

CPT

42h 30m

2 stops

14:25 - 15:18

CPT

SYR

30h 53m

3 stops

R24 715Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 3

13:01 - 10:15

SYR

CPT

39h 14m

2 stops

19:30 - 22:46

CPT

SYR

33h 16m

2 stops

R25 212Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 4

14:32 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

18h 48m

1 stop

20:00 - 23:27

CPT

LGA

33h 27m

1 stop

R27 099United Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 22

19:48 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

37h 32m

1 stop

20:00 - 23:27

CPT

LGA

33h 27m

1 stop

R27 202United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 22

Ethiopian Air flights from State of New York to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

May 8

EWR21:45Newark

34h 50m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

May 13

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

34h 20m

2 stops

EWR19:45Newark

R18 335

Ethiopian Air

May 14

EWR21:45Newark

33h 15m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

May 21

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

35h 55m

2 stops

EWR19:45Newark

R18 369

Ethiopian Air

Apr 16

EWR21:45Newark

34h 50m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Apr 25

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

34h 20m

2 stops

EWR19:45Newark

R18 523

Kenya Airways flights from State of New York to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways

May 10

JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 15m

1 stop

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

May 27

CPT23:30Cape Town Intl

38h 05m

1 stop

JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 285

Kenya Airways

May 17

JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 50m

2 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

May 26

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

30h 15m

1 stop

JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 370

Kenya Airways

May 15

JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 50m

2 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

May 26

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

30h 15m

1 stop

JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 387

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

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Tue 21/4

0:25-11:50

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

R16 877

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 8/5

21:45-14:35

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

15:25-19:45

2 stops34h 20m

R18 335

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/4

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

9:55-7:35

2 stops27h 40m

R21 164

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/5

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

15:20-7:35

2 stops46h 15m

R21 182

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

13:45-6:00

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

23:30-7:35

1 stop38h 05m

R21 285

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Mon 7/9

17:26-10:15

2 stops34h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

19:30-20:09

2 stops30h 39m

R22 125

SyracuseCape Town

SYR - CPT

SYRCPT

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Sun 30/8

5:30-6:00

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

14:25-15:18

3 stops30h 53m

R24 715

SyracuseCape Town

SYR - CPT

SYRCPT

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Sun 30/8

13:01-10:15

2 stops39h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

19:30-22:46

2 stops33h 16m

R25 212

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New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 14/9

14:32-15:20

1 stop18h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

20:00-23:27

1 stop33h 27m

R27 099

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sun 13/9

19:48-15:20

1 stop37h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

20:00-23:27

1 stop33h 27m

R27 202

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

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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 State of New York, with most prices found around R22 931. 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 R23 103.

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 R26 452. 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 R37 755.

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 State of New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R24 043 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 State of New York for as low as R19 381 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 State of New York to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a State of New York to Cape Town flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu and Sat
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The fastest flight from State of New York to Cape Town takes 14h 30m

Direct flights go from State of New York to Cape Town on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From State of New York there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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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 were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?
There are 2 operators available for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from State of New York to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom R18 446	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 838 reviews		Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R22 907	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 525 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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