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— CPT
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Cape Town in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2024, 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 December 18, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,902

Round-trip from

$1,023

One-way from

$565
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From New York to Cape Town Intl
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One-way flight from New York to Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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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 December 18, 2024.

Tue 12/2410:29 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop30h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/168:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,158
Tue 12/2410:29 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop26h 31mBritish Airways
Thu 1/166:45 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop23h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,241
Tue 12/316:05 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/147:50 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,621
Tue 12/316:45 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 10mSWISS
Tue 1/147:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 12/18$1,653
Sun 12/298:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/141:50 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops36h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$1,708
Sun 12/298:55 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop37h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/149:30 amCPT - EWR
1 stop40h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,712
Tue 12/3112:10 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/12:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,773
Sun 12/299:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops39h 20mSWISS
Tue 1/147:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$1,808
Tue 12/3112:10 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/14:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,818
Tue 12/246:10 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops30h 30mAir Canada
Thu 1/169:30 amCPT - JFK
2 stops44h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$1,875
Mon 12/3010:10 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops32h 40mLufthansa
Thu 1/96:40 amCPT - JFK
2 stops40h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$1,906
Sat 12/282:55 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/2911:55 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,908

Find flights to Cape Town within your budget

Locate flights to Cape Town that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 3/14

1:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/30

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$1,023

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 1/29

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,024

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 1/17

9:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/31

10:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$1,112

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/8

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/20

2:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,120

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/21

1:45 pm-8:30 am

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/2

7:30 pm-6:35 am

2 stops42h 05m

$1,122

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/24

3:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/4

10:00 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops28h 13m

$1,122

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 1/22

6:29 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/29

8:40 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,128

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 3/16

1:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/28

6:10 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops58h 20m

$1,140

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/9

12:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/19

5:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,151

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/14

6:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/20

11:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$1,168

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Cape Town flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Cape Town flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Cape Town flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Cape Town. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 85 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 33 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, Delta and British Airways.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,311

Delta

Delta

From $1,366

British Airways

British Airways

From $1,240

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From $862

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways 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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and KLM to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 $42, while round-trip flights cost around $73.

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

    A round-trip flight to Cape Town will typically cost around $111, however they can be found for as little as $73.

  • 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 20 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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