Q: 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 £1,035 and £1,336 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £702 on Norse Atlantic UK (24 Nov-2 Dec).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,301.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 05m.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.New York to Cape Town flights typically cost between £1,035 and £1,336 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £702 on Norse Atlantic UK (24 Nov-2 Dec).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from New York to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,310). 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Cape Town?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to Cape Town?

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Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 27% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 12

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 11 days in advance, which can save you up to 50% on flights from New York to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 11 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £673. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £1,364.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cape Town?

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April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from New York. Prices for April average £1,099 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £701. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a April flight can save you 36% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CPT?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Question 15

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New York?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from New York to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from New York to Cape Town via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to Cape Town?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from New York to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from New York to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from New York to Cape Town with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New York to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on New York to Cape Town flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£702
One-way from	£362
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£1,144

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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