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12:30 am - 12:00 pmEWR-CPT
28h 30m1 stop
5:15 pm - 10:35 pmCPT-EWR
36h 20m1 stop
$915Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 13
8:05 pm - 12:00 pmJFK-CPT
32h 55m1 stop
5:15 pm - 10:15 pmCPT-JFK
36h 00m1 stop
$915Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 18
7:15 pm - 12:10 pmJFK-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
8:55 pm - 11:40 amCPT-JFK
21h 45m1 stop
$1,083British Airways
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 22
6:35 pm - 8:00 amEWR-CPT
30h 25m1 stop
6:45 pm - 2:00 pmCPT-EWR
26h 15m1 stop
$1,111American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 13
8:40 pm - 10:20 amJFK-CPT
30h 40m1 stop
6:45 pm - 3:20 pmCPT-JFK
26h 35m1 stop
$1,111American Airlines
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Mon, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 12
9:35 pm - 8:00 amEWR-CPT
27h 25m1 stop
10:00 pm - 2:00 pmCPT-EWR
23h 00m1 stop
$1,182British Airways
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Wed, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 10
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,313United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 8
3:14 pm - 4:10 pmEWR-CPT
17h 56m1 stop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,317United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 10
3:00 pm - 7:00 pmLGA-CPT
21h 00m1 stop
9:15 pm - 7:46 pmCPT-LGA
29h 31m1 stop
$1,327Delta
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Thu, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 28
5:57 pm - 7:00 pmEWR-CPT
18h 03m1 stop
9:15 pm - 12:10 pmCPT-EWR
21h 55m1 stop
$1,327Delta
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Thu, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 28
6:20 pm - 8:30 amJFK-CPT
32h 10m1 stop
$513Norse Atlantic UK
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Fri, Apr 25
7:30 pm - 10:55 amEWR-CPT
32h 25m3 stops
Sun, Feb 23
6:20 pm - 9:35 amJFK-CPT
33h 15m3 stops
Wed, Apr 23
8:40 pm - 5:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
$1,118United Airlines
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Fri, Mar 28
9:41 am - 7:00 pmLGA-CPT
26h 19m2 stops
$1,122Delta
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Mon, Jan 20
11:29 am - 7:00 pmEWR-CPT
24h 31m1 stop
$1,122Delta
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Thu, Feb 13
7:29 pm - 4:10 pmLGA-CPT
37h 41m1 stop
$1,129United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 31
4:25 pm - 8:00 amLGA-CPT
33h 35m2 stops
$1,141American Airlines
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Tue, Mar 18
7:00 pm - 8:00 amLGA-CPT
30h 00m2 stops
$12,095British Airways
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Fri, Dec 20
4:06 pm - 8:00 amLGA-CPT
32h 54m2 stops
$14,125British Airways
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Sun, Dec 22
1:45 pm - 9:40 pmJFK-CPT
24h 55m1 stop
2:25 pm - 6:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 10m2 stops
$1,024Kenya Airways
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 5
1:45 pm - 9:40 pmJFK-CPT
24h 55m1 stop
2:25 pm - 6:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 10m2 stops
$1,025Kenya Airways
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 5
6:40 pm - 12:10 pmEWR-CPT
34h 30m1 stop
6:45 pm - 7:35 pmCPT-EWR
31h 50m1 stop
$1,180British Airways
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
6:45 pm - 12:10 pmJFK-CPT
34h 25m1 stop
8:40 pm - 10:55 pmCPT-JFK
33h 15m1 stop
$1,195British Airways
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 4
9:35 pm - 12:10 pmEWR-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
6:45 pm - 2:00 pmCPT-EWR
26h 15m1 stop
$1,286American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
6:40 pm - 8:00 amEWR-CPT
30h 20m1 stop
8:55 pm - 7:35 pmCPT-EWR
29h 40m1 stop
$1,650American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,913United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 2
6:00 am - 4:10 pmEWR-CPT
27h 10m1 stop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,917United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 16
2:45 pm - 9:30 pmEWR-CPT
23h 45m2 stops
11:20 pm - 7:15 pmCPT-EWR
26h 55m2 stops
$2,082Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
4:59 pm - 7:00 pmLGA-CPT
19h 01m1 stop
11:20 pm - 8:30 pmCPT-LGA
28h 10m2 stops
$2,300Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,313United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 8
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,363United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 15
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,366United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 27
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,409Lufthansa
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Sun, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 27
8:40 pm - 5:10 pmEWR-CPT
14h 30mnonstop
7:50 pm - 5:35 amCPT-EWR
15h 45mnonstop
$1,413United Airlines
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Fri, Apr 4 - Thu, May 1
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,414United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 20
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,416United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 27
8:40 pm - 5:10 pmEWR-CPT
14h 30mnonstop
7:50 pm - 5:35 amCPT-EWR
15h 45mnonstop
$1,513United Airlines
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Sun, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 7
8:40 pm - 5:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
7:50 pm - 5:35 amCPT-EWR
15h 45mnonstop
$1,613United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 31
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,663United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 9

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines
Feb 1
EWR12:30 amNewark
28h 30m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 13
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 20m
1 stop
EWR10:35 pmNewark
Turkish Airlines
Feb 10
JFK12:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 18
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 00m
1 stop
JFK10:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
Feb 5
JFK8:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 55m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 10
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
JFK6:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Kenya Airways flights from New York to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on New York to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
May 5
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
CPT9:40 pmCape Town Intl
May 19
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Mar 12
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
CPT9:40 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 20
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Mar 25
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 8
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cape Town from New York is February. Most expensive is December

What is the cheapest day to depart New York for Cape Town?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cape Town?

At noon. New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 34% more expensive in the afternoon than at noon

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

New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl. Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl for the best New York - Cape Town flight prices

How far in advance should you book New York to Cape Town flights?

49 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from New York to Cape Town is approximately 49 days to departure

Can stopping save me money on New York to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Cape Town flight.

How have New York to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for New York to Cape Town flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Cape Town?


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Best Price Found

$513

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

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Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New York in the past 72 hours is $513. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $915.
The fastest flight from New York to Cape Town takes 14h 20m
Direct flights go from New York to Cape Town on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines and Lufthansa.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • How far is New York to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    There are 7803.4 mi between New York and Cape Town Intl. Flights usually cover this in 14h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • 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 refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • 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 required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $792Free CancellationRating
7.3
786 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $858Free CancellationRating
6.8
290 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $866Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,914 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,063Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,832 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,181Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,240Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,837 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,279Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,173 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,359Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,350 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,365Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,759 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,412Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,485 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From New York to Cape Town

    United Airlines operates around 3 flights from New York to Cape Town every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $1,617, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from New York to Cape Town from as low as $1,279 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 9,173 reviews.


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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to Cape Town?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Cape Town from New York.

Can I find flights from New York to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for New York to Cape Town flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to Cape Town?

momondo helps you find the best flight between New York and Cape Town by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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