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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from C$ 1,155

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Cape Town departing on 6/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Easily compare round-trip flights from New York to Cape Town

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town by changing tabs
Ethiopian Air
6 Oct.
JFK10:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 30m
2 stops
CPT2:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
13 Oct.
CPT1:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 10m
2 stops
JFK8:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,155
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Multiple Airlines
11 Oct.
JFK1:45 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
CPT7:40 p.m.Cape Town Intl
3 Nov.
CPT2:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK6:35 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,311
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Qatar Airways
24 Aug.
JFK1:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
11 Sep.
CPT1:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
JFK9:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,465
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Turkish Airlines
21 Aug.
JFK6:55 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
13 Sep.
CPT4:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
42h 05m
1 stop
JFK4:40 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,546
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British Airways
15 May
JFK7:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:00 a.m.Cape Town Intl
14 Oct.
CPT6:55 p.m.Cape Town Intl
30h 20m
1 stop
JFK7:15 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,715
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Kenya Airways
20 Jun.
JFK8:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 45m
1 stop
CPT12:45 p.m.Cape Town Intl
5 Jul.
CPT2:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
32h 15m
2 stops
JFK4:45 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,930
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Find the cheapest one-way flights from New York to Cape Town

If you're looking for one-way flights from New York to Cape Town, view some of our deals below provided by British Airways, Emirates and JetBlue
Turkish Airlines
20 Aug.
JFK12:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
C$ 1,189
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British Airways
3 May
JFK9:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 00m
2 stops
CPT11:00 a.m.Cape Town Intl
C$ 1,385
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JetBlue
9 Oct.
JFK1:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
C$ 1,423
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Search last-minute flights to Cape Town from New York

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Ethiopian Air
8 May
JFK10:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 15m
3 stops
CPT8:15 a.m.Cape Town Intl
12 May
CPT1:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 10m
2 stops
JFK8:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,818
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Emirates
9 May
JFK10:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 30m
2 stops
CPT4:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
17 May
CPT9:20 a.m.Cape Town Intl
39h 35m
3 stops
JFK6:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,351
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Qatar Airways
30 Apr.
JFK1:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
6 May
CPT9:20 a.m.Cape Town Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
JFK9:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,451
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JetBlue
8 May
JFK1:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
16 May
CPT1:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
32h 20m
1 stop
JFK3:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,467
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Emirates
28 Apr.
JFK10:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
58h 10m
3 stops
CPT2:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
7 May
CPT1:05 p.m.Cape Town Intl
59h 50m
2 stops
JFK6:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,395
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Qatar Airways
8 May
JFK1:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
17 May
CPT9:20 a.m.Cape Town Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
JFK9:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,459
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Qatar Airways flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
24 Aug.
JFK1:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
11 Sep.
CPT1:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
JFK9:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,465
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Qatar Airways
19 Aug.
JFK11:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
11 Sep.
CPT1:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
JFK9:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,469
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Qatar Airways
24 Aug.
JFK1:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
13 Sep.
CPT1:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
JFK9:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,514
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Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
21 Aug.
JFK6:55 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
13 Sep.
CPT4:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
42h 05m
1 stop
JFK4:40 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,546
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Turkish Airlines
21 Aug.
JFK6:55 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
14 Sep.
CPT4:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
42h 05m
1 stop
JFK4:40 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,560
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Turkish Airlines
22 Aug.
JFK6:55 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
13 Sep.
CPT4:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
42h 05m
1 stop
JFK4:40 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,587
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Cape Town

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

March. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cape Town from New York is March. The most expensive is December.

What is the cheapest day to depart New York for Cape Town?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Monday. The most expensive is typically Wednesday

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cape Town?

In the morning. New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 20% more expensive in the evening than in the morning

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

New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl. Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl for the best New York - Cape Town flight prices

How far in advance should you book New York to Cape Town flights?

9 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from New York to Cape Town is approximately 9 days to departure

How many flights depart from New York to Cape Town on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York and Cape Town is 3 per week as of April 2024. The most frequent departure day is Sunday, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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$ 1,189

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$ 1,189. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,155.
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.


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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to Cape Town?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from New York to Cape Town for you.

Can I find flights from New York to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for New York to Cape Town flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to Cape Town?

Once you have performed a search for New York to Cape Town flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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