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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from C$ 1,093

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Cheap round-trip flights

These are some of the best round-trip flight deals from New York to Cape Town that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.

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Cheap direct flights

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The cheapest plane tickets from New York to Cape Town found on KAYAK recently.
8:05 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.JFK-CPT
21h 05m1 stop
10:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.CPT-JFK
23h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,411British Airways
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Thu, 6 Mar - Thu, 13 Mar
12:20 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.JFK-CPT
25h 40m1 stop
10:00 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.CPT-JFK
25h 35m1 stop
C$ 1,450British Airways
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Sun, 16 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar
1:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.JFK-CPT
28h 50m1 stop
4:35 p.m. - 10:55 a.m.CPT-JFK
24h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,479Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 16 Mar - Wed, 2 Apr
12:50 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
41h 00m1 stop
4:35 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.CPT-JFK
36h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,493Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 1 May - Mon, 2 Jun
4:25 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.JFK-CPT
22h 30m1 stop
7:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.CPT-JFK
24h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,998SWISS
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Tue, 4 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar
9:00 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.JFK-CPT
37h 25m2 stops
7:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.CPT-JFK
24h 15m1 stop
C$ 2,011SWISS
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Tue, 4 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar
11:20 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.JFK-CPT
23h 25m1 stop
1:40 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.CPT-JFK
25h 10m1 stop
C$ 2,079Emirates
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Sun, 23 Mar - Fri, 28 Mar
11:00 p.m. - 11:35 a.m.JFK-CPT
30h 35m1 stop
1:05 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.CPT-JFK
25h 45m1 stop
C$ 2,082Emirates
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Sun, 13 Apr - Thu, 17 Apr
3:45 p.m. - 10:55 a.m.JFK-CPT
36h 10m1 stop
9:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.CPT-JFK
37h 10m1 stop
C$ 2,206Lufthansa
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Wed, 5 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
11:10 p.m. - 7:40 a.m.JFK-CPT
26h 30m2 stops
3:20 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.CPT-JFK
34h 45m2 stops
C$ 2,970Lufthansa
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Fri, 21 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar
1:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.JFK-CPT
27h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,093Qatar Airways
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Sun, 16 Mar
9:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.JFK-CPT
36h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,096
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Mon, 3 Feb
6:15 p.m. - 10:10 a.m.JFK-CPT
32h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,265Norse Atlantic UK
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Fri, 31 Jan
1:30 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.JFK-CPT
33h 50m2 stops
C$ 1,299Qatar Airways
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Sun, 16 Mar
10:20 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.JFK-CPT
24h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,453JetBlue
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Tue, 28 Jan
9:30 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.JFK-CPT
30h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,484Qatar Airways
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Mon, 3 Feb
12:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.JFK-CPT
28h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,536Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 27 Jan
10:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.JFK-CPT
33h 45m2 stops
C$ 1,552Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 23 Jun
1:20 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.JFK-CPT
31h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,712Qatar Airways
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Sun, 20 Apr
12:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,900Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 28 Jun
8:55 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.JFK-CPT
32h 10m3 stops
5:20 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.CPT-JFK
32h 35m3 stops
C$ 2,843Ethiopian Air
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Fri, 24 Jan - Mon, 3 Feb
8:55 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.JFK-CPT
56h 10m3 stops
5:20 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.CPT-JFK
32h 35m3 stops
C$ 3,275Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 23 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan

British Airways flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
6 Mar
JFK8:05 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
CPT12:10 p.m.Cape Town Intl
13 Mar
CPT10:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
JFK3:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,411
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British Airways
16 Mar
JFK12:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 40m
1 stop
CPT8:00 a.m.Cape Town Intl
30 Mar
CPT10:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
JFK5:35 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,450
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British Airways
7 Feb
JFK9:35 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:10 p.m.Cape Town Intl
17 Feb
CPT10:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
28h 29m
2 stops
JFK7:29 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,648
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Delta flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
27 Feb
JFK1:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
CPT6:30 a.m.Cape Town Intl
8 Mar
CPT8:30 a.m.Cape Town Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
JFK10:50 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,311
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Delta
23 Mar
JFK7:40 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
CPT9:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
29 Mar
CPT11:20 p.m.Cape Town Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
JFK10:50 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,314
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Delta
27 Feb
JFK1:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
CPT6:30 a.m.Cape Town Intl
8 Mar
CPT11:20 p.m.Cape Town Intl
28h 05m
2 stops
JFK8:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,434
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Cape Town

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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 February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York, with most prices found around C$ 1,903. If you’re not able to fly to Cape Town in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Cape Town during September average around C$ 1,961.

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

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 0. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around C$ 2,325. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cape Town.

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

In the afternoon 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$ 0. Flying to Cape Town in the afternoon 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$ 1,961 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?

Fly from Newark to Cape Town Intl for the best New York - Cape Town Intl flight prices

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 6 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around C$ 1,944 when searching 6 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$ 1,620 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Cape Town Intl flights?

There are 1 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.

How have New York to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2025, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 1% cheaper 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

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Best price found

C$ 1,093

Fastest flight time

19h 30m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New York in the past 72 hours is C$ 1,093. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,411.
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 19h 30m
There are no direct flights from New York to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • 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 19h 30m 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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