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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from £422

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
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 8 August 2026.

Thu 17/913:45 -
2 stops25h 30m
Thu 24/913:15 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 8/8£973
Sat 19/918:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Sat 3/1000:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 6/8£974
Thu 17/918:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Wed 23/900:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 8/8£1,005
Wed 23/916:25 -
1 stop33h 40m
Sun 27/917:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 6/8£1,015
Fri 2/1018:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Sat 10/1000:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 6/8£1,020
Sat 3/1018:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Fri 9/1000:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 8/8£1,034
Sun 11/1018:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Sat 17/1000:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 6/8£1,048
Fri 18/916:25 -
1 stop33h 40m
Fri 25/917:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 4/8£1,060
Sat 10/1018:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Fri 23/1000:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 5/8£1,085
Sat 17/1018:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Fri 23/1000:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 4/8£1,095

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 8 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£973

One-way from

£422

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,216
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/9-24/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 25m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 8 August 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/9

11:20-11:30

1 stop42h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

18:25-08:50

1 stop44h 25m

£1,157
Fastest return journey

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/11

10:40-16:45

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

20:00-18:55

2 stops29h 55m

£1,157

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/11

22:20-11:40

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

20:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

£1,157

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/11

00:20-12:05

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

17:20-10:55

1 stop24h 35m

£1,174

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/11

12:50-12:05

1 stop40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

17:20-10:55

1 stop24h 35m

£1,181

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/11

22:20-11:40

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

18:30-18:55

2 stops31h 25m

£1,194

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/12

12:50-23:00

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/1

00:55-10:55

1 stop41h 00m

£1,196

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/12

12:50-23:00

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/12

17:20-18:20

1 stop32h 00m

£1,211

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/11

11:00-13:35

3 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

14:25-09:00

3 stops49h 35m

£1,211

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

22:20-18:00

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

20:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

£1,231

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from New York with our price prediction graph.
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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 £1,037). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,418). 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 8 August 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Cape Town flights typically cost between £1,033 and £1,327 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £973 on Multiple Airlines (17 Sept–24 Sept).

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 82 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 8 August 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
11,889 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,889 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,889 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 32h 50m. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of £1,037). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,418). 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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