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
1 adult
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

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.

Round-trip from

£1,034

One-way from

£617

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,215
Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 30m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£91 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

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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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