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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from C$ 1,230

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SAUDIA Logo
11:00 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
43h 35m3 stops
SAUDIA Logo
2:25 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
49h 35m3 stops
C$ 1,831SAUDIA
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
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3:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
21h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
20h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,850Delta
Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Delta Logo
4:59 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
19h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
36h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,893Delta
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Delta Logo
5:45 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
21h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
25h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,900Delta
Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
Delta Logo
10:23 a.m. - 9:55 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
28h 32m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 p.m. - 10:59 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
20h 29m1 stop
C$ 1,907Delta
Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Delta Logo
12:25 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
23h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:55 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
37h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,910Delta
Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Delta Logo
10:00 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
26h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 p.m. - 1:58 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
23h 28m1 stop
C$ 1,918Delta
Sat, 10 Jan - Fri, 6 Mar
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8:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
28h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
34h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,925Delta
Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 10 Apr
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10:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
JFK
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CPT
27h 30m1 stop
SWISS Logo
8:10 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
25h 30m2 stops
C$ 1,958SWISS
Wed, 18 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
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10:00 p.m. - 7:40 a.m.
JFK
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CPT
27h 40m2 stops
SWISS Logo
3:55 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
28h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,959SWISS
Thu, 19 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

Delta flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
12 Feb
JFK3:15 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
CPT7:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
26 Feb
CPT9:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
JFK6:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,850
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Delta
11 Feb
JFK4:45 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 30m
1 stop
CPT7:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
4 Mar
CPT11:45 p.m.Cape Town Intl
26h 35m
1 stop
JFK7:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,893
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Delta
12 Feb
JFK10:23 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 32m
2 stops
CPT9:55 p.m.Cape Town Intl
26 Feb
CPT9:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
23h 49m
1 stop
JFK2:19 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,907
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KLM flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
9 Jan
JFK6:30 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 20m
1 stop
CPT5:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
17 Jan
CPT8:00 a.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 20m
1 stop
JFK1:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,982
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KLM
20 May
JFK7:35 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 15m
1 stop
CPT5:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
3 Jun
CPT11:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
JFK7:05 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,124
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KLM
20 May
JFK9:10 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 15m
1 stop
CPT9:25 p.m.Cape Town Intl
27 May
CPT11:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
JFK5:05 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,194
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

11:00 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

2:25 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

3 stops49h 35m

C$ 1,831

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

3:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

9:30 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop20h 45m

C$ 1,850

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

4:59 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

8:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop36h 15m

C$ 1,893

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/2

5:45 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

9:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop25h 30m

C$ 1,900

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

10:23 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops28h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

9:30 p.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop20h 29m

C$ 1,907

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

12:25 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

7:55 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

1 stop37h 20m

C$ 1,910

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/1

10:00 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

9:30 p.m.-1:58 p.m.

1 stop23h 28m

C$ 1,918

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

8:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

8:05 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop34h 40m

C$ 1,925

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

10:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

8:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops25h 30m

C$ 1,958

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

10:00 p.m.-7:40 a.m.

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

3:55 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops28h 10m

C$ 1,959

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York, with most prices found around C$ 1,832. If you’re not able to fly to Cape Town in November, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Cape Town during February average around C$ 1,839.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 1,476. Flying to Cape Town at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are C$ 2,062 on average. Flights to Cape Town from New York in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 C$ 1,829 when searching weeks out. 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 C$ 1,597 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 20% 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 December 2025, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 32% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

C$ 1,542

Fastest flight time

26h 25m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New York in the past 72 hours is C$ 1,542. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,790.
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 26h 25m
There are no direct flights from New York to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Cape Town.
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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. Typically, this will take 26h 25m by plane in normal conditions.

  • 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 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 layovers. 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 license 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to Cape Town?

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