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— CPT
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Cape Town in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 31, 2025.

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March

Average price

$1,662

Round-trip from

$880

One-way from

$472

Good round-trip deal

$1,345 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
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Cheapest flights to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

Wed 10/291:50 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/55:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/28$880
Tue 8/2612:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/14:35 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$885
Mon 11/246:05 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 40mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 12/112:30 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop34h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/29$899
Tue 11/412:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/199:00 amCPT - JFK
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$969
Mon 10/271:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/47:00 amCPT - EWR
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$978
Sun 10/51:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 11/1911:25 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/29$988
Tue 11/119:35 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 11/227:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop23h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,006
Wed 9/109:25 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 3/256:45 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop26h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,009
Sat 10/116:20 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 40mHahn Air
Mon 10/2011:45 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 10mHahn Air
Deal found 7/28$1,017
Wed 9/178:29 amLGA - CPT
2 stops44h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/226:55 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops43h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,138
Thu 10/2310:24 amLGA - CPT
1 stop22h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/98:50 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop24h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,350
Fri 9/264:30 pmLGA - CPT
2 stops22h 55mDelta
Sun 10/58:05 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop22h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/31$1,442

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Price

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/29

1:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$880

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 8/26

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/1

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$885

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

6:05 pm-6:45 am

1 stop29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

12:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$899

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

12:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/19

9:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$969

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 10/27

1:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops46h 30m

$978

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

1:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/19

11:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop38h 10m

$988

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

8:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/26

6:45 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$1,005

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 9/10

9:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

6:45 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,009

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/11

6:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/20

11:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,017

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/17

8:29 am-11:00 am

2 stops44h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

6:55 pm-8:21 am

2 stops43h 26m

$1,138

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The best insider tips for flights to Cape Town

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cape Town trip
Airlines
American Airlines

Flagship First offers 21.8” wide seats with a 15.4” HD touchscreen and full bed conversion.


Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats with 8” recline, 38” pitch, and chef-designed meals.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Turkish Airlines

Business Class offers direct aisle access and fully reclining seats with Ferragamo amenities.


Economy passengers receive a travel set with sleep mask and toiletries on long-haul flights.

Read more about Turkish Airlinesby Jessica Macdonald
Delta

Delta One features 180-degree flat-bed seats with duvets and lumbar pillows on long-haul routes.


SkyMiles members get free Wi-Fi on most long-haul routes, enhancing in-flight connectivity.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding and large screens.


Premium Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded meals with two checked bags included.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Ethiopian Air

Business Class on A350s offers lie-flat beds with 22-inch width and Denon headphones.


Economy Class offers 32-inch pitch and 17-inch width with personal entertainment monitors.

Read more about Ethiopian Airby Paul Rubio
British Airways

Club Suite offers solo pods with a door for privacy on select aircraft.


World Traveller Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded service in a dedicated cabin.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
Airports
CPT

For a quick exit, use Uber or Bolt from CPT to Cape Town; they're convenient and inexpensive.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
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Expert on CPT

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cape Town

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from New York to Cape Town takes 21 hours 16 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Wednesday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Cape Town are United Airlines, British Airways and Delta.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $901
Delta
Delta
From $897
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $795
British Airways
British Airways
From $914

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air, American Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Delta, KLM, and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa airport overview

Africa’s third-busiest airport, and the winner of the 2009 Skytrax award for Best Airport in Africa, Cape Town International (CPT) is a sleek, light and spacious transport hub – and a suitably lovely introduction for foreign visitors to the Cape of Good Hope.

Recently upgraded for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cape Town International is a truly world-class airport, and a prime tourism gateway. Flights to Cape Town International are operated by a huge array of airlines, bringing eager visitors from all over the world to the city’s sunny shores.

Boasting an impressive array of facilities and amenities, just as you’ll have no shortage of things to do in South Africa’s Mother City – with hiking trails up iconic Table Mountain, long stretches of beautiful beaches, trips out to historic Robben Island, and serious partying in Long Street all in the offing – rest assured that your time spent in transit in Cape Town International will be very painless indeed.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    For a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost $38, while round-trip flights cost around $50.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Cape Town?

    A round-trip flight to Cape Town will typically cost around $147, however they can be found for as little as $50.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 mi away from Cape Town Intl).

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