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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from £629

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CPT
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£871

One-way from

£629

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£1,283
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/8-6/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 55m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 30m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from New York to Cape Town

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 1 July 2025.

Sat 23/819:30JFK - CPT
1 stop33h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 6/918:55CPT - JFK
2 stops30h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6£871
Sun 21/912:50JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 26/916:35CPT - JFK
1 stop41h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6£872
Fri 10/1018:20JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 1/1112:00CPT - JFK
1 stop34h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 29/6£875
Thu 21/807:50JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 28/818:55CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/6£881
Wed 22/1014:55JFK - CPT
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1120:25CPT - JFK
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£934
Sat 25/1012:25JFK - CPT
1 stop24h 50mDelta
Sat 1/1108:00CPT - JFK
1 stop34h 35mDelta
Deal found 30/6£935
Fri 15/810:55JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 18/913:50CPT - JFK
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6£988

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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 1 July 2025.
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Depart

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Price

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 23/8

19:30-11:00

1 stop33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/9

18:55-19:20

2 stops30h 25m

£871

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 21/9

12:50-11:50

1 stop41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/9

16:35-04:30

1 stop41h 55m

£872

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/8

07:50-11:00

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/8

18:55-11:10

1 stop22h 15m

£881

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 23/8

15:45-13:25

2 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/9

19:35-16:05

2 stops50h 30m

£938

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

18:25-21:25

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

21:30-14:13

1 stop22h 43m

£976

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/8

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

13:50-08:55

2 stops25h 05m

£988

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/8

22:00-14:35

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/8

13:00-09:28

2 stops50h 28m

£1,039

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 19/9

21:50-13:25

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

18:05-13:20

1 stop25h 15m

£1,062

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/8

01:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

£629

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/8

15:45-13:25

2 stops39h 40m

£698

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/6

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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.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

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

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

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 £1,330). 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 1 July 2025.

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.

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

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 1 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta, andCathay Pacific 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £871. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £872 and £881, respectively. You may be able to fly from New York to Cape Town for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £629. JetBlue flights start at £743 while deals on Delta start at £897 one-way.

  • 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, 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 £1,330). 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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