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Cheapest return fare
£973
Typical prices: £806-£1,094
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Thu 17/9Thu 24/9
JFK - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£422
Typical prices: £370-£655
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Sun 1/11
JFK - CPT • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from £974 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg £1,070 (return)
Shortest trip • 23h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Cape Town (NYC-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from New York to Cape Town

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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13:45 - 21:15JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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13:15 - 15:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£973Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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18:20 - 22:10JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 50m1 stop London Gatwick
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
00:10 - 15:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 45m1 stop London Gatwick
£974Norse Atlantic UK
Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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18:20 - 22:10JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 50m1 stop London Gatwick
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
00:10 - 15:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 45m1 stop London Gatwick
£1,005Norse Atlantic UK
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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16:25 - 08:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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17:40 - 14:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£1,008Condor
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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16:30 - 10:15JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 45m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
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13:15 - 15:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£1,011Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Condor Logo
16:25 - 08:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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17:45 - 14:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£1,015Condor
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:20 - 22:10JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 50m1 stop London Gatwick
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
00:10 - 15:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 45m1 stop London Gatwick
£1,020Norse Atlantic UK
Sat, 3 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
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18:20 - 22:10JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 50m1 stop London Gatwick
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
00:10 - 15:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 45m1 stop London Gatwick
£1,034Norse Atlantic UK
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:20 - 22:10JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 50m1 stop London Gatwick
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
00:10 - 15:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 45m1 stop London Gatwick
£1,045Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, 18 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
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11:00 - 13:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 35m3 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
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14:25 - 09:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
49h 35m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
£1,048SAUDIA
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for New York to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from New York to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Cape Town departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from New York usually cost between £1,033 and £1,327 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £973 on Multiple Airlines (17 Sept–24 Sept).

What is the cheapest New York to Cape Town flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to Cape Town costs £1,356 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Cape Town (CPT). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost £1,037 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,418 and £1,281 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to Cape Town?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £989 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Cape Town

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Cape Town

Low season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from New York to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Cape Town

  • Is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) wheelchair-accessible?

    Yes. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is accessible for reduced mobility travelers. It provides wheelchair lifts, ramps, and adapted toilets. It also provides dedicated parking facilities for disabled travelers. If you need extra assistance, inform your airline before your flight.

  • Does CPT have a lounge?

    Yes. CPT offers lounges that you can pay at the door to access. They include two Bidvest Premier Lounge for domestic and international flights. Airline lounges at the airport include SAA Voyager Platinum Lounge and the Emirates Lounge for British Airways. They are both found on the Airside of the terminal.

  • Which facilities does CPT offer?

    CPT offers various facilities for travelers, including a post office, mobile phone rental, children’s play area, baby care facilities, fitness centers, and food and drinking concessions. It also provides an information desk, luggage storage facilities, ATMs, mobile charging outlets, cash machines, and currency exchange kiosks.

  • How do I get from CPT to the city center?

    CPT offers MyCiti Bus at the transportation plaza, accessible from the arrivals and departure halls. You can find it opposite the Central Terminal building. You can also opt for taxis with a taxi stand in the airport's Arrivals area.

  • How many flights are there between New York and Cape Town per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from New York and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 14h 45m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Cape Town was £422 for a one-way ticket and £973 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Cape Town flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Cape Town?

    You can catch a direct flight from New York to Cape Town on on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Cape Town

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has six terminals. Terminal 1 has 11 gates and is the oldest terminal in the airport. Terminal 2 is also known as Delta Terminal as it is a hub for Delta Airlines. Terminal 4 operates most international arrival flights, while Terminal 5 is mainly used by Jet Blue. Terminal 7 is used by British Airways, while Terminal 8 is the largest terminal with two concourses.
  • You can get transfers between JFK terminals via an AirTrain System, which operates at every terminal. It operates every 2 to 5min. La Guardia Airport (LGA) operates a courtesy shuttle bus between terminals A, B, C, and D every 10min at the parking lots and car rental points.
  • If you are traveling with a baby, JFK has baby care facilities. The nursing rooms are available at T1 near Gate 1 on the airside, T2 near Gate C70, and T4. T5 houses one near Gates 1, 12, and 27, while in T7, it is near Gate 10. At T8, there are nursing rooms near Gate 14, 42, and the hallway on the third floor. At Newark International Airport (EWR), you can find nursing pods at A1, A2, and A3 of Terminal A, Terminal B at B1 Gate B47, B2 after the TSA checkpoint on the left, and B3 after TSA before the bathrooms. There are also nursing pods at Terminal C on C1, C2, and C3.
  • If you need food or drinks, JFK offers some food concessions. Terminal 1 houses a Dunkin Donuts on the airside and Terminal 4 houses a McDonald's on the airside. LGA features food concessions and has over 20 restaurants and food courts in Level 4 of Terminal B.
  • JFK offers several money services facilities throughout the airport. Each terminal has ATMs on the land side and the air side. The airport also provides several foreign exchange services on the facility. EWR offers Travelex, VISA, AllPoint, FCU, and Simple ATMs. The airport also provides currency exchange services at Terminal C3 in the International Departures Area.

Reviews of the top airline flying from New York to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11893 reviews
7.9Crew
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
6.4Food
6.8Entertainment
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There were alot of delays without any information. First, my original flight was overbooked so I volunteered to stay back. The layover was hell, I sat in the airport for 4 hours. I was highly disappointed because no one was around to provide answers.

4.0 OkayJaylan, Aug 2026
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There were alot of delays without any information. First, my original flight was overbooked so I volunteered to stay back. The layover was hell, I sat in the airport for 4 hours. I was highly disappointed because no one was around to provide answers.

Great. Clean. Seats comfortable. Food was free. Had new release movies.

The boarding crew was very helpful with a little special problem I had. The inflight crew - so-so.

They kept us on the tarmac for 6 hours after already delaying our flight by 2 hours. No one had any answers. They sent our gate checked stroller to baggage claim instead of giving it back at the gate.

There was a big delay and I missed my connection flight

Crew and agents misguiding on tight connections, and lack of connecting crew looking for inbound planes. A very avoidable missed connection as a result.

I don’t like the music section but I believe it was a cost decision. I changed my flight last minute due to work issues and had to sit way in the back. The seats were way closer together than I would have preferred.

Our particular exceptional experience was with Johnny at JFK at check in. He was the kindest, most accommodating agent I’ve ever encountered taking extra steps to help my husband and I with our extra baggage. I hope that he knows how much he positively affected our trip.

The flight attendant was very polite and attentive. The food was good.

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

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