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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from £614

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KLM Logo
16:40 - 21:25
JFK
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CPT
22h 45m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:10
CPT
-
JFK
23h 55m1 stop
£926KLM
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 31 May
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11:20 - 21:55
JFK
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CPT
27h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
20:50 - 12:15
CPT
-
JFK
22h 25m1 stop
£939Delta
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Virgin Atlantic Logo
23:40 - 07:05
JFK
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CPT
25h 25m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:25 - 22:50
CPT
-
JFK
32h 25m1 stop
£941Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 1 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Delta Logo
16:40 - 21:25
JFK
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CPT
22h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
23:15 - 14:35
CPT
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JFK
21h 20m1 stop
£942Delta
Wed, 1 Apr - Sat, 9 May
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11:00 - 13:35
JFK
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CPT
43h 35m3 stops
SAUDIA Logo
14:25 - 09:00
CPT
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JFK
49h 35m3 stops
£944SAUDIA
Mon, 2 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
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00:20 - 11:50
JFK
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CPT
28h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 23:25
CPT
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JFK
36h 10m1 stop
£952Turkish Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Delta Logo
10:30 - 21:25
JFK
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CPT
28h 55m2 stops
Delta Logo
23:15 - 14:35
CPT
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JFK
21h 20m1 stop
£954Delta
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 31 May
Delta Logo
16:40 - 21:25
JFK
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CPT
22h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
23:15 - 21:42
CPT
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JFK
28h 27m2 stops
£957Delta
Tue, 9 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
KLM Logo
21:05 - 21:25
JFK
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CPT
42h 20m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 12:25
CPT
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JFK
43h 10m1 stop
£964KLM
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 27 Jun
KLM Logo
21:05 - 21:25
JFK
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CPT
42h 20m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 12:25
CPT
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JFK
43h 10m1 stop
£965KLM
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 27 Jun

KLM flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
17 May
JFK16:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
31 May
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
23h 55m
1 stop
JFK17:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
£926
KLM
16 May
JFK21:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 20m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
27 Jun
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
43h 10m
1 stop
JFK12:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
£964
KLM
16 May
JFK21:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 20m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
27 Jun
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
43h 10m
1 stop
JFK12:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
£965

Delta flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
21 Feb
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 35m
2 stops
CPT21:55Cape Town Intl
28 Feb
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
22h 25m
1 stop
JFK12:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
£939
Delta
1 Apr
JFK16:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
9 May
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
JFK14:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
£942
Delta
17 May
JFK10:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 55m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
31 May
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
JFK14:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
£954

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

16:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

23:15-17:10

1 stop23h 55m

£926

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

11:20-21:55

2 stops27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

20:50-12:15

1 stop22h 25m

£939

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

23:40-07:05

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

20:25-22:50

1 stop32h 25m

£941

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

16:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

23:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

£942

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

11:00-13:35

3 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

14:25-09:00

3 stops49h 35m

£944

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/3

00:20-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

17:15-23:25

1 stop36h 10m

£952

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

10:30-21:25

2 stops28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

23:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

£954

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/6

16:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

23:15-21:42

2 stops28h 27m

£957

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/5

21:05-21:25

1 stop42h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

23:15-12:25

1 stop43h 10m

£964

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/5

21:05-21:25

1 stop42h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

23:15-12:25

1 stop43h 10m

£965

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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?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Cape Town from New York during February instead. Flights to Cape Town in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around £1,000.

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 £1,001 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 £840 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 January 2026, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 7% 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

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Fastest flight time

42h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 42h 00m
There are no direct flights from New York to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Cape Town.
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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 42h 00m 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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