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$611+ Cheap flights from New York State to Cape Town (CPT)

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JFK — CPT
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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Fri 1/3
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (USNY) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$909
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$615
(Kiwi.com)
From New York to Cape Town Intl
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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 December 22, 2024.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:50 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop27h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/118:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,832
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:05 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 12/296:45 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,868
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/238:55 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops42h 00mSWISS
Mon 1/137:50 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$1,902
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/218:55 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/298:50 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop22h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,973
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/289:00 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop31h 05mSWISS
Mon 1/137:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop27h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$1,977
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/259:30 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/277:50 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,055
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2810:27 amLGA - CPT
1 stop22h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/136:30 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops44h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,113
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/291:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops46h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 1/92:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,126
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2510:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 12/2712:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,131
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/308:55 pmJFK - CPT
3 stops39h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/111:50 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops36h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/21$2,487
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/243:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Sat 1/119:30 amCPT - JFK
1 stop37h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/21$2,501
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2412:10 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/275:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,508

Find flights from New York to Cape Town within your budget

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 December 22, 2024.

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 1/17

6:40 pm-10:20 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/30

6:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$903

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 2/5

6:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

10:00 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops29h 29m

$936

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 3/19

1:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/3

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$975

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 1/15

6:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/26

10:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$981

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 2/5

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$998

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/15

7:50 am-11:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/28

6:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,112

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/24

11:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/7

8:55 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,114

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/20

1:45 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/27

6:05 am-6:35 am

2 stops31h 30m

$1,117

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/19

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/28

11:00 pm-6:35 am

1 stop38h 35m

$1,119

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/29

12:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/8

5:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$1,121

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Cape Town

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

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 December 22, 2024.

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 December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,398 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
8,597 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,605 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
835 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.

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 Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $734. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and SWISS, 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$792Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$862Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,063Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,136Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,240Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,359Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,366Average$1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,412Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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