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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from C$ 1,187

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Turkish Airlines Logo
7:40 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.CPT-JFK
36h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,421Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 17 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
6:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.JFK-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.CPT-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,423Norse Atlantic UK
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.CPT-JFK
36h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,448Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 16 Aug - Wed, 24 Sep
British Airways Logo
7:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.JFK-CPT
21h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.CPT-JFK
27h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,675British Airways
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Thu, 14 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
British Airways Logo
6:30 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.JFK-CPT
34h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.CPT-JFK
23h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,677British Airways
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Fri, 15 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
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10:40 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.JFK-CPT
32h 45m2 stops
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7:35 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.CPT-JFK
43h 25m2 stops
C$ 1,838
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Fri, 29 Aug - Sun, 14 Sep
Delta Logo
8:35 a.m. - 5:50 p.m.JFK-CPT
27h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 p.m. - 5:43 p.m.CPT-JFK
27h 13m1 stop
C$ 1,858Delta
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Thu, 16 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Delta Logo
8:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.JFK-CPT
40h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 p.m. - 2:16 p.m.CPT-JFK
23h 46m1 stop
C$ 1,865Delta
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Fri, 24 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
SWISS Logo
9:55 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.JFK-CPT
39h 00m2 stops
SWISS Logo
9:00 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.CPT-JFK
35h 05m1 stop
C$ 2,003SWISS
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Sat, 25 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
SWISS Logo
8:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.JFK-CPT
36h 45m2 stops
SWISS Logo
12:50 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.CPT-JFK
30h 00m2 stops
C$ 2,015SWISS
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Thu, 14 Aug - Sun, 21 Sep

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
17 Nov
JFK7:40 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
5 Dec
CPT5:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
JFK10:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,421
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Turkish Airlines
16 Aug
JFK12:35 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
24 Sep
CPT4:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
JFK10:40 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,448
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Turkish Airlines
12 Aug
JFK12:35 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
23 Sep
CPT4:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
JFK10:55 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,469
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Norse Atlantic UK flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Norse Atlantic UK deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Norse Atlantic UK
2 Oct
JFK6:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
11 Oct
CPT12:30 a.m.Cape Town Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
JFK3:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,423
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Norse Atlantic UK
2 Oct
JFK6:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
12 Oct
CPT11:55 p.m.Cape Town Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
JFK3:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,509
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Norse Atlantic UK
22 Oct
JFK6:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
5 Nov
CPT12:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
34h 55m
1 stop
JFK3:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,546
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York, with most prices found around C$ 1,872. If you’re not able to fly to Cape Town in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Cape Town during March average around C$ 1,876.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,875. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around C$ 2,431. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 1,486. Flying to Cape Town at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are C$ 2,019 on average. Flights to Cape Town from New York in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest New York to Cape Town Intl flight route?

Fly from Newark to Cape Town Intl for the best New York - Cape Town Intl flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from New York when booking 23 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around C$ 1,921 when searching 23 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from New York for as low as C$ 1,630 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Cape Town Intl flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Cape Town Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have New York to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2025, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 27% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New York to Cape Town (NYC to CPT) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to Cape Town

Best price found

C$ 1,187

Fastest flight time

18h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New York in the past 72 hours is C$ 1,187. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,421.
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 18h 10m
There are no direct flights from New York to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • How far is New York to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    New York and Cape Town Intl are 12558.4 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 18h 10m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to Cape Town?


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