Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from £363
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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
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 April 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 November 2025.
Wed 3/1207:05JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 10mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,099
Thu 4/1206:00JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,109
Fri 5/1216:30JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 20mDelta
Tue 13/108:00CPT - JFK
1 stop34h 40mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,117
Fri 5/1218:30JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 20mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,127
Sun 7/1214:50JFK - CPT
2 stops24h 05mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,130
Sat 6/1208:35JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Mon 15/1223:45CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/11£1,135
Wed 3/1217:45JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Sun 7/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 44mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,139
Wed 3/1210:15JFK - CPT
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Sat 13/1223:45CPT - JFK
2 stops28h 44mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,143
Wed 10/1221:00JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mSWISS
Mon 22/1223:35CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 05mSWISS
Deal found 20/11£1,145
Wed 10/1222:30JFK - CPT
1 stop24h 20mKLM
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 50mKLM
Deal found 20/11£1,150
Fri 28/1101:20JFK - CPT
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 4/1207:00CPT - JFK
2 stops32h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11£1,153
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 November 2025.
Thu 4/1206:00JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,109
Mon 8/1217:30JFK - CPT
1 stop31h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/1209:30CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11£1,204
Thu 4/1215:00JFK - CPT
2 stops63h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 13/115:25CPT - JFK
2 stops72h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11£1,308
Sat 6/1221:25JFK - CPT
1 stop38h 50mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,109
Sat 14/307:15JFK - CPT
2 stops32h 40mDelta
Fri 10/420:05CPT - JFK
1 stop27h 51mDelta
Deal found 20/11£1,112
Mon 8/1221:20JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 35mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,127
Fri 5/1218:30JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 20mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,127
Sat 6/1208:35JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Mon 15/1223:45CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/11£1,135
Fri 5/1210:08JFK - CPT
2 stops28h 47mDelta
Tue 13/123:45CPT - JFK
2 stops29h 21mDelta
Deal found 20/11£1,174
Wed 10/1221:30JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 20mDelta
Sat 20/1208:00CPT - JFK
1 stop34h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/11£1,201
Last-minute flights from New York to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Cape Town. Data last updated 21 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 28/1101:20JFK - CPT
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 4/1207:00CPT - JFK
2 stops32h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11£1,153
Wed 3/1207:05JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 10mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,099
Wed 3/1217:45JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Sun 7/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 44mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,139
Wed 3/1210:15JFK - CPT
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Sat 13/1223:45CPT - JFK
2 stops28h 44mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,143
Thu 4/1206:00JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,109
Fri 5/1216:30JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 20mDelta
Tue 13/108:00CPT - JFK
1 stop34h 40mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,117
Fri 5/1218:30JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 20mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,127
Sat 6/1208:35JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Mon 15/1223:45CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/11£1,135
Sun 7/1214:50JFK - CPT
2 stops24h 05mDelta
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,130
Wed 10/1221:00JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mSWISS
Mon 22/1223:35CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 05mSWISS
Deal found 20/11£1,145
Wed 10/1222:30JFK - CPT
1 stop24h 20mKLM
Mon 12/107:55CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 50mKLM
Deal found 20/11£1,150
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 November 2025.
Mon 23/218:05JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 40mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/11£363
Sun 25/118:05JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 55mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/11£548
Wed 14/121:00JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11£613
Mon 12/110:20JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11£614
Tue 2/1223:20JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11£677
Thu 27/1108:05JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/11£679
Tue 3/208:05JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11£682
Wed 4/211:00JFK - CPT
3 stops43h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/11£712
Mon 27/411:00JFK - CPT
3 stops44h 45mSAUDIA
Deal found 19/11£714
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 (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 November 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 November 2025.
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New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 4/12
06:00-19:15
1 stop30h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 12/1
07:55-10:45
1 stop33h 50m
£1,109
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 6/12
21:25-19:15
1 stop38h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 12/1
07:55-14:25
1 stop37h 30m
£1,109
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 14/3
07:15-21:55
2 stops32h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 10/4
20:05-17:56
1 stop27h 51m
£1,112
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 8/12
21:20-21:55
1 stop41h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 12/1
07:55-14:25
1 stop37h 30m
£1,127
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 5/12
18:30-05:50
1 stop28h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 12/1
07:55-14:25
1 stop37h 30m
£1,127
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 6/12
08:35-19:15
1 stop27h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/12
23:45-19:20
1 stop26h 35m
£1,135
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 5/12
10:08-21:55
2 stops28h 47m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 13/1
23:45-22:06
2 stops29h 21m
£1,174
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/12
21:30-05:50
1 stop25h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 20/12
08:00-11:25
1 stop34h 25m
£1,201
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 8/12
17:30-07:40
1 stop31h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 20/12
09:30-15:40
1 stop37h 10m
£1,204
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 4/12
15:00-13:00
2 stops63h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 13/1
15:25-09:00
2 stops72h 35m
£1,308
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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 14 November 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 £695). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,060). 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 November 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 £1,350.
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 November 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.
The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.
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 20h 45m. There are 7799 mi between New York and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Cape Town one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Norse Atlantic UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £363. Qatar Airways flights start at £613 while deals on British Airways start at £677 one-way.
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 £695). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,060). 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 November 2025.
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