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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from £674

NYC — CPT
12 Nov — 19 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town

Mon 9/1100:45 -
3 stops29h 15m
Mon 16/1113:50 -
3 stops38h 40m
Deal found 13/10£848
Sun 25/1001:10 -
3 stops29h 50m
Mon 2/1113:50 -
3 stops38h 40m
Deal found 8/10£850
Sun 8/1100:10 -
3 stops29h 50m
Mon 16/1113:50 -
3 stops38h 40m
Deal found 13/10£862
Wed 21/1023:10 -
3 stops33h 00m
Fri 30/1013:50 -
3 stops38h 45m
Deal found 9/10£866
Sun 18/1023:10 -
3 stops33h 00m
Mon 2/1115:10 -
3 stops37h 20m
Deal found 10/10£868
Fri 20/1123:25 -
3 stops30h 35m
Sun 29/1115:10 -
3 stops38h 45m
Deal found 12/10£884
Wed 25/1123:25 -
3 stops31h 45m
Mon 7/1215:10 -
3 stops37h 20m
Deal found 13/10£894
Sun 22/1100:10 -
3 stops31h 00m
Sun 6/1213:50 -
3 stops40h 05m
Deal found 13/10£908
Wed 25/1123:25 -
3 stops30h 35m
Fri 4/1214:30 -
3 stops38h 05m
Deal found 12/10£912

Find flight deals from New York to Cape Town

Round-trip from

£848

One-way from

£674

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,256
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/11-16/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 40m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 8/11

00:25-12:05

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£715

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 1/12

00:25-12:05

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£715

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 19/1

00:25-12:05

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£715

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 27/10

10:47-16:45

3 stops47h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£879

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 4/11

10:45-16:45

3 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£879

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 13/11

10:45-15:15

3 stops45h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£924
Fastest return journey

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 4/11

20:35-18:00

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£955

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 1/11

20:35-18:00

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£955

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 17/2

23:25-14:10

3 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/3

15:10-21:30

3 stops37h 20m

£1,076

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 12/2

23:25-14:10

3 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

13:50-19:15

2 stops36h 25m

£1,113

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of £1,075). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,443). 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?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Cape Town flights typically cost between £1,051 and £1,392 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £848 on Ethiopian Air (9 Nov–16 Nov).

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

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 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 18h 24m. There are 7820 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of £1,075). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,443). 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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