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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from £495

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 May 2026.

Thu 24/918:20
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 3/1000:10
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 19/5£1,026
Wed 4/1111:00
JFK
-
CPT
3 stops43h 35m
SAUDIA
Wed 18/1114:25
CPT
-
JFK
3 stops49h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 19/5£1,049
Wed 25/1111:00
JFK
-
CPT
3 stops43h 35m
SAUDIA
Mon 7/1214:25
CPT
-
JFK
3 stops49h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 20/5£1,076
Wed 2/1211:00
JFK
-
CPT
3 stops43h 35m
SAUDIA
Fri 11/1214:25
CPT
-
JFK
3 stops49h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 18/5£1,077
Sun 31/501:20
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/619:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5£1,095
Sun 8/1121:00
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops29h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/1112:35
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5£1,099
Tue 16/611:20
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/607:00
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5£1,107
Sun 31/501:20
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops36h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5£1,109
Sun 6/912:50
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/916:35
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,112

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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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£1,026

One-way from

£495

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,229
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 24/9-3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£69 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 20/9

22:20-16:40

2 stops36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

13:15-18:55

2 stops35h 40m

£1,162

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/10

22:20-18:05

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:00-18:55

2 stops28h 55m

£1,237

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/6

23:55-13:10

2 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

14:00-15:10

2 stops31h 10m

£1,257

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/8

11:20-16:40

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

20:00-08:50

1 stop42h 50m

£1,275

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/7

22:20-14:35

3 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/8

20:00-18:55

2 stops28h 55m

£1,309

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/8

22:00-10:15

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/3

12:35-08:00

1 stop26h 25m

£1,321

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/7

22:20-14:35

3 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

09:00-14:25

2 stops35h 25m

£1,337

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/7

22:20-19:55

3 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

15:20-18:55

3 stops33h 35m

£1,343

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/9

19:00-13:35

3 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

14:25-14:45

3 stops30h 20m

£1,347

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/7

13:40-17:50

1 stop22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

20:05-10:00

1 stop19h 55m

£1,374

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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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of £384). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £2,777). 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 22 May 2026.

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?

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

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 22 May 2026.
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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,641 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,641 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,641 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

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 31h 15m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of £384). Flying from New York to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £2,777). 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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