Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Cape Town and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,362
Kenya Airways 2 stops 42 hr Sun, May 3 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cape Town is currently $1,362
Cheapest one-way flight $749
Kenya Airways 2 stops 42 hr Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Cape Town is currently $749
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,780
United Nonstop 15 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Mon, Jun 22
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Cape Town is currently $1,780
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,581
Ethiopian 2 stops 34 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Cape Town is currently $1,581
Cheapest business class flights $4,305
Qatar Airways 1 stop 34 hr Mon, May 11 — Mon, May 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Cape Town is currently $4,305
Fastest flight 14 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Cape Town takes 14 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Wed, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Cape Town is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $830–1,250
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,400–1,750

Popular airlines from New York to Cape Town

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $1,776
    Typical price: $1,350–2,300
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - CPT Every Wed, Fri, Sun
    171 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - CPT Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,771
    Typical price: $1,400–2,050
    156 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • British Airways
    from $1,931
    Typical price: $1,300–3,650
    48 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - CPT Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,561
    Typical price: $1,550–3,200
    31 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - CPT Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,800
    Typical price: $1,200–2,600
    27 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - CPT Every day
  • Ethiopian
    from $1,581
    Typical price: $1,250–2,200
    20 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - CPT Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
    Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $830 to $1,250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Kenya Airways from $1,362. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $749.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,776, flying from May 24 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,771, flying from May 23 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,931, flying from May 28 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,561, flying from May 3 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,800, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,581, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cape Town starts at $1,362 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $749 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.
14 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Cape Town.
Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Cape Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Cape Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Cape Town.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 3 nonstop flights and 171 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Cape Town are:
  • Delta offers 156 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • British Airways offers 48 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Emirates offers 31 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 27 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Ethiopian offers 20 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Cape Town.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Kenya Airways from $1,362. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $749.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,776, flying from May 24 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,771, flying from May 23 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,931, flying from May 28 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,561, flying from May 3 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,800, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from New York to Cape Town is $1,581, flying from May 3 to May 18.
United flies direct from New York to Cape Town.
  • There are 3 United direct flights from New York to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cape Town at price $1,581 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
United flies direct from New York to Cape Town.
  • There are 3 United direct flights from New York to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from New York to Cape Town are only available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Cape Town start at $1,780 from Sun, Jun 7 to Mon, Jun 22 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Cape Town start at $4,305 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 25 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Cape Town start at $1,362 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from New York to Cape Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Cape Town starts at $1,581 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Ethiopian.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cape Town at price $1,581 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Cape Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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