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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from £674

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01:20 - 12:40JFK-CPT
28h 20m2 stops
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12:35 - 15:00CPT-JFK
33h 25m1 stop
£1,076Qatar Airways
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Wed, 11 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
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21:00 - 09:45JFK-CPT
29h 45m2 stops
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12:35 - 22:20CPT-JFK
40h 45m1 stop
£1,080Qatar Airways
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Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 09:45JFK-CPT
29h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 22:20CPT-JFK
40h 45m1 stop
£1,081Qatar Airways
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Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Delta Logo
01:00 - 05:50JFK-CPT
21h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
23:45 - 21:29CPT-JFK
27h 44m2 stops
£1,083Delta
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Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Delta Logo
15:20 - 19:15JFK-CPT
20h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
23:45 - 15:45CPT-JFK
23h 00m1 stop
£1,086Delta
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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Delta Logo
15:20 - 19:15JFK-CPT
20h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
23:45 - 21:27CPT-JFK
28h 42m2 stops
£1,093Delta
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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Delta Logo
12:59 - 21:55JFK-CPT
26h 56m2 stops
Delta Logo
20:05 - 00:45CPT-JFK
34h 40m1 stop
£1,097Delta
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Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 10 Apr
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21:00 - 07:40JFK-CPT
27h 40m2 stops
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20:10 - 15:40CPT-JFK
25h 30m2 stops
£1,102SWISS
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Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
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10:40 - 16:45JFK-CPT
23h 05m1 stop
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18:30 - 18:55CPT-JFK
31h 25m2 stops
£1,131Emirates
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Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
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22:20 - 11:40JFK-CPT
30h 20m2 stops
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18:30 - 13:55CPT-JFK
26h 25m1 stop
£1,132Emirates
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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
11 Feb
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 20m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
21 Feb
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
33h 25m
1 stop
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,076
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Qatar Airways
18 Jan
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m
2 stops
CPT09:45Cape Town Intl
31 Jan
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
40h 45m
1 stop
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,080
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Qatar Airways
18 Jan
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m
2 stops
CPT09:45Cape Town Intl
31 Jan
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
40h 45m
1 stop
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,081
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KLM flights from New York to Cape Town

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KLM
8 Jan
JFK01:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 50m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
17 Jan
CPT23:45Cape Town Intl
26h 35m
1 stop
JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,136
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KLM
19 Feb
JFK01:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 50m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
1 Mar
CPT07:55Cape Town Intl
36h 00m
1 stop
JFK12:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,145
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

01:20-12:40

2 stops28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

12:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

£1,076

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/1

21:00-09:45

2 stops29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

12:35-22:20

1 stop40h 45m

£1,080

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/1

21:00-09:45

2 stops29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

12:35-22:20

1 stop40h 45m

£1,081

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/3

01:00-05:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

23:45-21:29

2 stops27h 44m

£1,083

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/1

15:20-19:15

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

23:45-15:45

1 stop23h 00m

£1,086

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/1

15:20-19:15

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

23:45-21:27

2 stops28h 42m

£1,093

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

12:59-21:55

2 stops26h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

20:05-00:45

1 stop34h 40m

£1,097

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

21:00-07:40

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

20:10-15:40

2 stops25h 30m

£1,102

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

10:40-16:45

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

18:30-18:55

2 stops31h 25m

£1,131

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

22:20-11:40

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

18:30-13:55

1 stop26h 25m

£1,132

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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 February instead. Flights to Cape Town in February, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around £1,030.

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 £932. Flights from New York to Cape Town on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around £1,190. 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 £860. 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 £2,838 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 £1,018 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 £889 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 25% 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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Fastest flight time

20h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 20h 45m
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 20h 45m 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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