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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from £545

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
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 11 February 2026.

Wed 22/422:00
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 18/513:50
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops60h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2£733
Mon 13/422:00
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/513:50
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops60h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2£738
Mon 16/321:55
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/314:35
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2£742
Sat 9/522:00
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 14/513:50
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops60h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2£770
Wed 15/412:55
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/416:35
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2£772
Sat 14/321:55
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/314:35
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2£778
Thu 29/1021:55
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/1113:50
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops36h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2£781
Sun 8/313:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sat 14/314:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/2£789
Wed 1/422:00
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 14/413:50
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops36h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2£797
Wed 25/1120:55
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/1215:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2£809

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 11 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£733

One-way from

£545

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£986
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/4-11/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 94h 45m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/4

22:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:50-20:00

2 stops60h 10m

£734

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

21:55-13:45

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

14:35-19:55

2 stops35h 20m

£742

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/4

12:55-11:50

1 stop40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

16:35-11:00

1 stop24h 25m

£814

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

21:55-13:45

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

13:50-20:00

2 stops36h 10m

£853

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/2

20:55-13:00

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

09:00-18:55

3 stops40h 55m

£978

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

20:55-08:20

3 stops52h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-19:55

2 stops35h 20m

£978

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/4

12:55-11:50

1 stop40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

16:35-11:00

1 stop24h 25m

£980

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

22:00-14:35

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

17:25-20:00

3 stops56h 35m

£999

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-11:50

1 stop34h 00m

£637

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/4

19:00-13:35

3 stops36h 35m

£716

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of £560). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,017). 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 11 February 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?

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 88% 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 £1,291.

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 11 February 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
7.2
Good
11,266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,266 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

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 33h. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of £560). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,017). 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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