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$508+ Cheap flights from New York State to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$973
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$508
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

$1,366
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Cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/251:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 5/811:30 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/30$973
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/254:05 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/811:30 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,004
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:10 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/95:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,010
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1910:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/301:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/31$1,022
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1312:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/234:35 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,044
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1810:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/291:50 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/31$1,060
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop34h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/86:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,116
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/133:55 pmLGA - CPT
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:55 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,121
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:25 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 5/196:55 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,186
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:50 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 6/46:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/278:00 pmLGA - CPT
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/86:55 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops29h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,197
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Thu 5/17:00 amSYR - CPT
2 stops46h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/154:35 pmCPT - SYR
2 stops37h 41mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,234

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Cape Town that are best for you.

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/25

1:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

11:30 pm-7:35 am

1 stop38h 05m

$973

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/25

4:05 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

11:30 pm-7:35 am

1 stop38h 05m

$1,004

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/30

4:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$1,026

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/18

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/29

1:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$1,060

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

6:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/8

6:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop22h 10m

$1,116

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/13

3:55 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

6:55 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$1,121

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 5/7

9:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/19

6:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,186

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/12

7:50 am-11:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

6:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop22h 10m

$1,186

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/27

8:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/8

6:55 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops29h 07m

$1,197

SyracuseCape Town

SYR - CPT

SYRCPT

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Thu 5/1

7:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops46h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/15

4:35 pm-12:16 am

2 stops37h 41m

$1,234

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York State to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from State of New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NY to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

When flying from State of New York to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 March 31, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from New York, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of New York to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Condor, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $508. However, be on the lookout for offers from Norse Atlantic UK and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from State of New York to Cape Town for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of New York to Cape Town?

    The most popular flight routes from State of New York to Cape Town are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl, Newark - Cape Town Intl and New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from State of New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$882Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$978Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,003Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,136Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,362Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,386Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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