Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from £617
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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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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 21 December 2025.
Sun 28/1221:20JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Sun 1/321:30CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 49mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,375
Sun 28/1218:30JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 20mKLM
Fri 16/108:00CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKLM
Deal found 19/12£1,398
Fri 26/1218:30JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 20mKLM
Mon 12/123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop42h 55mKLM
Deal found 19/12£1,436
Wed 24/1217:25JFK - CPT
1 stop18h 50mDelta
Sat 21/307:55CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Deal found 21/12£1,446
Fri 26/1217:30JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 20mDelta
Mon 12/123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,555
Fri 19/1218:00JFK - CPT
1 stop35h 05mDelta
Sun 28/1223:45CPT - JFK
2 stops31h 07mDelta
Deal found 19/12£1,571
Sun 28/1218:30JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 20mDelta
Fri 16/123:45CPT - JFK
2 stops27h 33mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,599
Fri 26/1218:30JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 20mDelta
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 18mDelta
Deal found 19/12£1,606
Thu 25/1217:25JFK - CPT
1 stop18h 50mDelta
Thu 8/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Deal found 19/12£1,640
Fri 26/1215:17JFK - CPT
2 stops31h 33mDelta
Wed 31/1207:55CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 19/12£1,643
Sun 28/1218:30JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 20mDelta
Wed 7/120:50CPT - JFK
1 stop29h 40mDelta
Deal found 19/12£1,660
Mon 29/1216:30JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 20mDelta
Tue 6/108:50CPT - JFK
1 stop32h 55mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,661
Best flights from New York to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 December 2025.
Wed 11/212:25JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 50mDelta
Wed 4/323:45CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 00mDelta
Deal found 19/12£1,035
Tue 6/121:30JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 20mKLM
Fri 16/123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 00mKLM
Deal found 19/12£1,084
Mon 6/422:20JFK - CPT
2 stops31h 10mEmirates
Fri 15/518:25CPT - JFK
2 stops30h 30mEmirates
Deal found 19/12£1,119
Tue 13/119:35JFK - CPT
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Tue 20/115:55CPT - JFK
2 stops31h 45mSWISS
Deal found 19/12£1,120
Sun 22/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/417:25CPT - JFK
3 stops32h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12£1,155
Sat 17/117:30JFK - CPT
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Sat 24/108:00CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,035
Wed 14/118:50JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 05mKLM
Tue 20/123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop42h 55mKLM
Deal found 19/12£1,103
Sun 26/422:20JFK - CPT
2 stops31h 10mEmirates
Tue 28/418:25CPT - JFK
1 stop44h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/12£1,119
Fri 6/214:30JFK - CPT
2 stops24h 25mDelta
Thu 19/221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Deal found 21/12£1,043
Thu 8/101:00JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Sat 17/108:00CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKLM
Deal found 21/12£1,154
Fri 16/108:20JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Fri 23/120:50CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 05mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,099
Last-minute flights from New York to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Cape Town. Data last updated 21 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 6/121:30JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 20mKLM
Fri 16/123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 00mKLM
Deal found 19/12£1,084
Sat 10/115:20JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Sat 24/108:00CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,073
Mon 12/121:00JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mSWISS
Sun 18/109:25CPT - JFK
1 stop34h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/12£1,082
Wed 14/118:50JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 05mKLM
Tue 20/123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop42h 55mKLM
Deal found 19/12£1,103
Thu 15/116:45JFK - CPT
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Thu 29/121:30CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,049
Fri 16/108:20JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Fri 23/120:50CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 05mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,099
Sat 17/116:59JFK - CPT
1 stop19h 16mDelta
Sat 24/123:45CPT - JFK
2 stops28h 42mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,043
Sun 18/116:59JFK - CPT
1 stop19h 16mDelta
Sat 24/123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop42h 55mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,035
Sun 18/116:59JFK - CPT
1 stop19h 16mDelta
Wed 28/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 30mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,044
Thu 22/116:45JFK - CPT
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Sat 24/123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/12£1,110
Sat 31/106:59JFK - CPT
2 stops29h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/214:25CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12£1,095
One-way flights from New York to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 December 2025.
Wed 21/101:20JFK - CPT
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/12£617
Fri 16/110:20JFK - CPT
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/12£647
Tue 3/223:20JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/12£670
Wed 31/1208:05JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12£688
Tue 3/220:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12£689
Fri 1/522:40JFK - CPT
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12£717
Mon 27/411:00JFK - CPT
3 stops44h 45mSAUDIA
Deal found 19/12£730
Wed 4/211:00JFK - CPT
3 stops43h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/12£731
Sun 18/120:55JFK - CPT
3 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12£810
Find 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 (NYC) 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 21 December 2025.
Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 December 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/2
12:25-19:15
1 stop23h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/3
23:45-15:45
1 stop23h 00m
£1,035
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 17/1
17:30-19:15
1 stop18h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 24/1
08:00-13:20
1 stop36h 20m
£1,035
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 6/2
14:30-21:55
2 stops24h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/2
21:30-11:15
1 stop20h 45m
£1,043
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 6/1
21:30-05:50
1 stop25h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 16/1
23:45-15:45
1 stop23h 00m
£1,084
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 16/1
08:20-12:05
1 stop20h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 23/1
20:50-22:55
1 stop33h 05m
£1,099
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 14/1
18:50-21:55
1 stop20h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 20/1
23:45-11:40
1 stop42h 55m
£1,103
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 6/4
22:20-11:30
2 stops31h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 15/5
18:25-18:55
2 stops30h 30m
£1,119
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 26/4
22:20-11:30
2 stops31h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 28/4
18:25-08:50
1 stop44h 25m
£1,119
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 13/1
19:35-07:40
2 stops29h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 20/1
15:55-16:40
2 stops31h 45m
£1,120
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 8/1
01:00-05:50
1 stop21h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 17/1
08:00-13:20
1 stop36h 20m
£1,154
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Best time to book a flight from New York to Cape Town
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cape Town
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from New York to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of £679). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,039). 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 NYC 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 21 December 2025.
When flying from 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Cape Town?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from New York to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,319.
What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 05m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.
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 21 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from New York to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New York?
For a flight from New York 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. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from New York per day. 0 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from New York on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from New York to Cape Town?
Departing from New York to Cape Town will take you 19h 16m. There are 7799 mi between New York and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 holiday 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 New York to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of £679). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,039). 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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