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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from £364

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22:00 - 12:40JFK-CPT
31h 40m2 stops
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18:25 - 08:20CPT-JFK
44h 55m2 stops
£1,006Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
KLM Logo
01:00 - 05:50JFK-CPT
21h 50m1 stop
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23:45 - 20:20CPT-JFK
26h 35m1 stop
£1,027KLM
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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Delta Logo
17:45 - 21:55JFK-CPT
21h 10m1 stop
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21:30 - 11:18CPT-JFK
20h 48m1 stop
£1,054Delta
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Fri, 14 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Delta Logo
16:30 - 05:50JFK-CPT
30h 20m1 stop
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21:30 - 18:40CPT-JFK
28h 10m1 stop
£1,058Delta
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Fri, 14 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Delta Logo
14:30 - 21:55JFK-CPT
24h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
23:45 - 21:29CPT-JFK
28h 44m2 stops
£1,059Delta
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Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:30 - 11:10JFK-CPT
27h 40m3 stops
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11:05 - 06:35CPT-JFK
26h 30m2 stops
£1,066Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 29 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
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21:00 - 07:40JFK-CPT
27h 40m2 stops
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20:10 - 14:05CPT-JFK
23h 55m1 stop
£1,087SWISS
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Sat, 28 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
SWISS Logo
21:00 - 07:40JFK-CPT
27h 40m2 stops
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09:25 - 13:05CPT-JFK
34h 40m1 stop
£1,088SWISS
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Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
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09:45 - 07:40JFK-CPT
38h 55m2 stops
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09:30 - 15:40CPT-JFK
37h 10m1 stop
£1,088United Airlines
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Sun, 15 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
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17:30 - 07:40JFK-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
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09:30 - 16:40CPT-JFK
38h 10m2 stops
£1,097United Airlines
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Sat, 14 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

Delta flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
14 Nov
JFK17:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
CPT21:55Cape Town Intl
27 Nov
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
20h 48m
1 stop
JFK11:18New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,054
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Delta
14 Nov
JFK16:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 20m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
27 Nov
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
JFK18:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,058
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Delta
7 Feb
JFK14:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 25m
2 stops
CPT21:55Cape Town Intl
14 Feb
CPT23:45Cape Town Intl
28h 44m
2 stops
JFK21:29New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,059
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United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
15 Feb
JFK09:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 55m
2 stops
CPT07:40Cape Town Intl
25 Feb
CPT09:30Cape Town Intl
37h 10m
1 stop
JFK15:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,088
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United Airlines
14 Feb
JFK17:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 10m
1 stop
CPT07:40Cape Town Intl
25 Feb
CPT09:30Cape Town Intl
38h 10m
2 stops
JFK16:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,097
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United Airlines
7 Mar
JFK16:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 15m
2 stops
CPT07:40Cape Town Intl
17 Mar
CPT09:30Cape Town Intl
37h 10m
1 stop
JFK16:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,099
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

22:00-12:40

2 stops31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

18:25-08:20

2 stops44h 55m

£1,006

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

01:00-05:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

23:45-20:20

1 stop26h 35m

£1,027

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/11

17:45-21:55

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

21:30-11:18

1 stop20h 48m

£1,054

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/11

16:30-05:50

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

21:30-18:40

1 stop28h 10m

£1,058

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

14:30-21:55

2 stops24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

23:45-21:29

2 stops28h 44m

£1,059

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

00:30-11:10

3 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

11:05-06:35

2 stops26h 30m

£1,066

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

21:00-07:40

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

20:10-14:05

1 stop23h 55m

£1,087

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

21:00-07:40

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

09:25-13:05

1 stop34h 40m

£1,088

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/2

09:45-07:40

2 stops38h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

09:30-15:40

1 stop37h 10m

£1,088

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/2

17:30-07:40

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

09:30-16:40

2 stops38h 10m

£1,097

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Cape Town from New York during September instead. Flights to Cape Town in September, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around £1,023.

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

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £941. Flights from New York to Cape Town on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around £1,202. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as £869. Flying to Cape Town at midday 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 £2,865 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?

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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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around £1,032 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 £888 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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 November 2025, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 19% more expensive 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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  • How far is New York to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from New York to Cape Town Intl is 7803.4 mi. Typically, this will take 20h 05m 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 updated daily.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, 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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