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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from C$ 1,004

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Cape Town departing on 26/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:15 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
32h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 a.m. - 10:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
28h 30m
1 stop
C$ 1,391Turkish Airlines
Tue, 19 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
39h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:20 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
36h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,410Turkish Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
JFK
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CPT
29h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 p.m. - 11:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
36h 50m
1 stop
C$ 1,412Turkish Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
31h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
41h 00m
1 stop
C$ 1,413Turkish Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
28h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:20 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
36h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,438Turkish Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
28h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 a.m. - 6:20 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
24h 25m
1 stop
C$ 1,508Turkish Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
28h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:20 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
36h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,580Turkish Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 p.m. - 6:35 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
C$ 1,611Kenya Airways
Tue, 19 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.
JFK
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CPT
41h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
35h 55m
1 stop
C$ 1,649Turkish Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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1:45 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
33h 25m
1 stop
C$ 1,660Multiple Airlines
Tue, 19 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan

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Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
19 Jan
JFK8:15 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
CPT12:05 p.m.Cape Town Intl
23 Jan
CPT12:55 a.m.Cape Town Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
JFK10:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,391
Turkish Airlines
19 Nov
JFK12:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
29 Nov
CPT5:20 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
JFK10:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,410
Turkish Airlines
22 Oct
JFK12:25 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
24 Oct
CPT4:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 50m
1 stop
JFK11:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,412

Delta flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
17 Oct
JFK3:30 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
CPT5:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
30 Oct
CPT8:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
20h 24m
1 stop
JFK11:14 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,764
Delta
16 Oct
JFK7:30 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 20m
1 stop
CPT5:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
30 Oct
CPT8:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
25h 29m
1 stop
JFK4:19 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,773
Delta
10 Oct
JFK4:40 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
CPT9:25 p.m.Cape Town Intl
18 Oct
CPT11:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
28h 44m
2 stops
JFK9:59 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,884

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/1

8:15 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/1

12:55 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop28h 30m

C$ 1,391

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/11

12:20 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

5:20 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 05m

C$ 1,410

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/10

12:25 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

4:35 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 50m

C$ 1,412

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/11

9:15 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:55 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop41h 00m

C$ 1,413

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/11

12:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

5:20 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 05m

C$ 1,438
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

12:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

12:55 a.m.-6:20 p.m.

1 stop24h 25m

C$ 1,508

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/12

12:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

5:20 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 05m

C$ 1,580

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/1

1:45 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

2:25 p.m.-6:35 a.m.

2 stops23h 10m

C$ 1,611

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/9

12:50 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

4:35 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop35h 55m

C$ 1,649

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/1

1:45 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

12:35 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop33h 25m

C$ 1,660

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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 C$ 1,966 to C$ 2,526.
The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,391.

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$ 1,974. If you’re not able to fly to Cape Town in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Cape Town during January average around C$ 2,007.

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 from New York 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$ 2,113 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$ 1,594 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Cape Town 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 July 2026, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 16% 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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Fastest flight time

34h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 34h 15m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Cape Town

  • 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 34h 15m 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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