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Find cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from R9 487

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Cape Town departing on 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cape Town

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
22:00 - 13:45JFK-CPT
33h 45m2 stops
13:50 - 20:00CPT-JFK
36h 10m2 stops
R15 126Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 9
22:00 - 13:45JFK-CPT
33h 45m2 stops
13:50 - 20:00CPT-JFK
36h 10m2 stops
R15 164Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 16
13:45 - 21:40JFK-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
23:00 - 7:35CPT-JFK
38h 35m1 stop
R15 880Kenya Airways
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Mon, Apr 22 - Tue, May 7
13:45 - 21:40JFK-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
23:00 - 7:35CPT-JFK
38h 35m1 stop
R16 239Kenya Airways
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Mon, May 13 - Thu, May 23
21:15 - 11:00EWR-CPT
31h 45m1 stop
18:40 - 15:50CPT-EWR
27h 10m2 stops
R23 443British Airways
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 28
17:35 - 11:00EWR-CPT
35h 25m2 stops
18:40 - 17:00CPT-EWR
28h 20m2 stops
R23 557British Airways
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
14:45 - 21:25EWR-CPT
24h 40m2 stops
23:00 - 19:06CPT-EWR
26h 06m2 stops
R25 556KLM
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Tue, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 16
14:55 - 15:20EWR-CPT
18h 25m1 stop
19:50 - 5:20CPT-EWR
15h 30mdirect
R26 706United Airlines
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Mon, May 13 - Thu, May 23
20:50 - 12:40EWR-CPT
33h 50m1 stop
19:50 - 5:30CPT-EWR
15h 40mdirect
R26 782United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 26
17:00 - 21:25LGA-CPT
22h 25m2 stops
23:15 - 18:38CPT-LGA
25h 23m2 stops
R27 612KLM
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, Jun 30

Flights from New York to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to Cape Town.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to Cape Town cost R21 927 and was between Newark Airport and Cape Town. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R24 633.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from New York to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For New York to Cape Town, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York to Cape Town is March, where tickets cost R23 274 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is R35 571 and R31 478 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Kenya Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at R9 487. KAYAK users also found New York to Cape Town return flights on Ethiopian Air from R15 126 and on Kenya Airways from R15 880.

Which airlines fly direct between New York and Cape Town?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York to Cape Town.
There is just one airline that flies from New York to Cape Town direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is R22 790.

How many flights are there between New York and Cape Town per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from New York and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 14h 30m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Cape Town?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to Cape Town take?

A direct flight to Cape Town will take on average 22h 55m to travel the 20 235 km flying distance from New York.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Cape Town?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 20:40 and will be landing in Cape Town at 17:10.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Cape Town?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to Cape Town jets off at 20:55 and lands at 17:20.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R9 487
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from New York to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Cape Town

  • Is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) wheelchair-accessible?

    Yes. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is accessible for reduced mobility travelers. It provides wheelchair lifts, ramps, and adapted toilets. It also provides dedicated parking facilities for disabled travelers. If you need extra assistance, inform your airline before your flight.

  • Does CPT have a lounge?

    Yes. CPT offers lounges that you can pay at the door to access. They include two Bidvest Premier Lounge for domestic and international flights. Airline lounges at the airport include SAA Voyager Platinum Lounge and the Emirates Lounge for British Airways. They are both found on the Airside of the terminal.

  • Which facilities does CPT offer?

    CPT offers various facilities for travelers, including a post office, mobile phone rental, children’s play area, baby care facilities, fitness centers, and food and drinking concessions. It also provides an information desk, luggage storage facilities, ATMs, mobile charging outlets, cash machines, and currency exchange kiosks.

  • How do I get from CPT to the city center?

    CPT offers MyCiti Bus at the transportation plaza, accessible from the arrivals and departure halls. You can find it opposite the Central Terminal building. You can also opt for taxis with a taxi stand in the airport's Arrivals area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Cape Town was R503 for a one-way ticket and R802 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Cape Town?

    New York is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Cape Town. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Cape Town?

    You can catch a direct flight from New York to Cape Town on on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Cape Town, United Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Cape Town are United Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of R27 042 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R24 407 and an overall rating of 6,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Cape Town

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has six terminals. Terminal 1 has 11 gates and is the oldest terminal in the airport. Terminal 2 is also known as Delta Terminal as it is a hub for Delta Airlines. Terminal 4 operates most international arrival flights, while Terminal 5 is mainly used by Jet Blue. Terminal 7 is used by British Airways, while Terminal 8 is the largest terminal with two concourses.
  • You can get transfers between JFK terminals via an AirTrain System, which operates at every terminal. It operates every 2 to 5min. La Guardia Airport (LGA) operates a courtesy shuttle bus between terminals A, B, C, and D every 10min at the parking lots and car rental points.
  • If you are traveling with a baby, JFK has baby care facilities. The nursing rooms are available at T1 near Gate 1 on the airside, T2 near Gate C70, and T4. T5 houses one near Gates 1, 12, and 27, while in T7, it is near Gate 10. At T8, there are nursing rooms near Gate 14, 42, and the hallway on the third floor. At Newark International Airport (EWR), you can find nursing pods at A1, A2, and A3 of Terminal A, Terminal B at B1 Gate B47, B2 after the TSA checkpoint on the left, and B3 after TSA before the bathrooms. There are also nursing pods at Terminal C on C1, C2, and C3.
  • If you need food or drinks, JFK offers some food concessions. Terminal 1 houses a Dunkin Donuts on the airside and Terminal 4 houses a McDonald's on the airside. LGA features food concessions and has over 20 restaurants and food courts in Level 4 of Terminal B.
  • JFK offers several money services facilities throughout the airport. Each terminal has ATMs on the land side and the air side. The airport also provides several foreign exchange services on the facility. EWR offers Travelex, VISA, AllPoint, FCU, and Simple ATMs. The airport also provides currency exchange services at Terminal C3 in the International Departures Area.
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Top 4 airlines serving from New York to Cape Town

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1720 reviews
76comfort
78overall
73entertainment
84crew
78boarding
73food
Airline reviews

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

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We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

The worst airline. Cancelled flight 30 min before boarding and rebooked on flight after 3 days.

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The plane was clean and the staff was friendly. Food and drinks as expected on international flights. The entertainment system was old style, with a pullout controller, and selections not as extensive as on other flights.

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

737 Max was leaking water into the cabin through the windows. Overhead bins opened on landing. Bad bad plane.

Very bad , airplain had problem with engines , had to evacuate, had a delay on my trip for almost 4 hours , lost my rental car in london..

Other than the two hour delay, it was fine. Of course they were very professional and kept us informed throughout the whole delay..

Easy boarding in group 2. Landed 1/2 hr early. Delicious cookie snack.

Good. The wife was not working but then it got resolved.

Missed this flight due to delays from my previous flight

Easy peasy. Crew was great. Take-off and landing nice anc chill (good job by the pilot). Thank you UA!

The plane was delayed coming in and on the tarmac. I was coming from another flight so it made for a very long day. The stewardess kept trying to slam the overhead bins closed and I was worried that she had damaged my new luggage. They ran out of snacks and lccdsddd me a hummus box which was nice. It took them a very long time to pick up the garbage so I could not go to the washroom and had little time. To prepare for disbarment. The TV system was hard to control from the armrest and picture wasn’t clear. The crew did apologize several times for the lateness. It took the Denver airport an unusually long time to de-ice the plane.

Another late flight from United. We never got the exact reason why. When we got on the plane, the staff seemed to spend a very long time just milling around in the front of the plane. I also never figured out why the door to the cockpit was open for so long prior to leaving. All in all just a poor performance again from United. There is a reason we did not choose United for the international legs of this recent trip, overall dissatisfaction.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

If my flight from Heathrow to Nairobi had not been cancelled I would’ve been in kisumu to fly back! And I have still not had my refund! So you have my cash and I’ve got nothing in return. Wonderful!

Great job in making sure that the customer is always having a great time

I think is one of the greatest most professional airlines I’ve flown with. So sustainable as well!!! The business class is top notch!!!

The flight never took off. We sat on the tarmac for over two hours due to an electrical fault and finally the flight was cancelled. We were told that hotels would be organised but there was no further communication. In the end I retrieved my baggage and went to the car park to pick up my car and drive home. It cost me over £150 to park the car for two weeks, plus of course petrol, and over £600 for the four flights and £50 for the travel visa. All gone up in my smoke. I’m bitterly disappointed that my business Trip was cancelled and have been told I will get a “partial refund” within three months!!! What a way to treat a customer.

Few movies to choose from. They did not board by zone

The crew on this flight were attentive, efficient and friendly. It really made for an enjoyable flight.

The crew on this flight were excellent. They were friendly and attentive. It really made the flight more enjoyable.

They canceled my flight , they put me on a different flight that was delayed and the connection was lost . They lost my luggage. And now I’m stuck with any of my belongings.

British Airways canceled our plane and gave us a new flight scheduled to leave in only three hours, so we had to drop everything and rush to the airport. The new itinerary only left us a one hour layover in Madrid, which was too short because the plane landed late and so we missed our connecting flight. We were then booked onto a flight scheduled to take off 8 hours later, and were not given any compensation or remedial measures.

Seat layout, flight/club attendant service, food variety and quality could have been better. Business class Standard is visibly low compared with 6 other airlines that we have traveled for the past two years.

Despite many attempts to work out a change, neither British Airways nor Kayak nor Chatdeal would allow us to cancel or change this flight so we lost all of the payments when we were not able to fly. Absolutely terrible customer service. We will never use either of the services again.

It said that there was wifi. During the flight there was no wifi and while waiting at the gate the phone services already got cut off so I wasn’t able to say I am taxiing from the gate to my husband. This left me with an uncomfortable feeling. So I was waiting on the WiFi connection during flight and that never happened.

Asked for a wheelchair multiple times. Got denied the wheelchair in London layover.

They sell 1h /1h30min connection ticket that are impossible to make

Suite door was jammed but seat itself was very comfortable.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/4Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
25h 55mJFK-CPT
R9 487
25/3Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
24h 10mJFK-CPT
R9 656
25/4Thu
2 stops
25h 10mJFK-CPT
R10 958
13/5Mon
2 stops
48h 10mJFK-CPT
R10 996
13/5Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
31h 45mEWR-CPT
R18 238
25/3Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
21h 05mEWR-CPT
R18 653
1/4Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
23h 02mLGA-CPT
R22 142
1/4Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
18h 25mEWR-CPT
R22 142
27/8Tue
2 stopsKLM
22h 25mEWR-CPT
R45 359
19/4Fri
2 stopsKLM
22h 25mEWR-CPT
R55 940

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Last minute flights from New York to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/3Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 50mJFK-CPT
12/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
36h 10mCPT-JFK
R16 899
23/3Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 50mJFK-CPT
18/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
34h 40mCPT-JFK
R17 842
19/3Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
41h 30mJFK-CPT
14/5Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
23h 05mCPT-JFK
R18 427
19/3Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
41h 30mJFK-CPT
23/5Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
23h 05mCPT-JFK
R18 992
20/3Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 15mEWR-CPT
22/5Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
25h 15mCPT-EWR
R33 194
20/3Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
21h 05mEWR-CPT
15/5Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 55mCPT-EWR
R33 326
22/3Fri
directUnited Airlines
14h 25mEWR-CPT
30/3Sat
directUnited Airlines
16h 05mCPT-EWR
R34 137
23/3Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 05mLGA-CPT
9/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 37mCPT-LGA
R34 439
19/3Tue
multi-stopKLM
23h 45mLGA-CPT
15/5Wed
multi-stopKLM
24h 15mCPT-LGA
R35 476
19/3Tue
multi-stopKLM
23h 45mLGA-CPT
23/5Thu
multi-stopKLM
24h 15mCPT-LGA
R36 457

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Flights to Cape Town

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - New York

Cabin classes:

R24 632

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