App
Customer Support
DKK
Find Bookings
Worldwide Coverage
Worldwide Coverage
Flights to over 5,000 cities
One-stop Service Guarantee
One-stop Service Guarantee
Price guaranteed upon confirmed payment, booking guaranteed once tickets issued
Secure Payment
Secure Payment
Convenient & reliable booking and payment system

Cheap flight deals from New York to Cape Town Starting at DKK 3,765

For as little as DKK 3,765, you can take your next adventure to Cape Town without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from New York below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        EWR20:40
        14h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT18:00
        Sun, Feb 16|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
        DKK 6,781DKK 9,866
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        DKK 9,866DKK 6,781

        Choose United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Sun, Feb 16, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from DKK 6,781 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR20:40
        14h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT18:00
        Fri, Feb 21|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
        DKK 7,597DKK 9,866
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        DKK 9,866DKK 7,597

        Choose United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Fri, Feb 21, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from DKK 7,597 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK19:45
        30h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT08:30
        Mon, Apr 21|New York - Cape Town|Delta Air Lines
        DKK 3,765DKK 9,866
        62% OFF
        62% OFF
        DKK 9,866DKK 3,765

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Mon, Apr 21, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from DKK 3,765 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR08:20
        42h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT08:30
        Mon, Apr 21|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
        DKK 4,005
        DKK 4,005

        Choose United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Mon, Apr 21, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from DKK 4,005 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK20:35
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Feb 23|New York - Cape Town|American Airlines
        DKK 4,013
        DKK 4,013

        Choose American Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sun, Feb 23, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from DKK 4,013 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK21:09
        29h 41m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Feb 23|New York - Cape Town|Jetblue Airways
        DKK 4,042
        DKK 4,042

        Choose Jetblue Airways flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Jetblue Airways departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sun, Feb 23, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from DKK 4,042 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK23:09
        27h 41m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Feb 23|New York - Cape Town|Virgin Atlantic
        DKK 4,061
        DKK 4,061

        Choose Virgin Atlantic flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Virgin Atlantic departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sun, Feb 23, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from DKK 4,061 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR08:20
        42h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT08:30
        Sun, Apr 20|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
        DKK 4,151
        DKK 4,151

        Choose United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Sun, Apr 20, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from DKK 4,151 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR17:30
        33h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Mar 2|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
        DKK 4,157
        DKK 4,157

        Choose United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from DKK 4,157 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR19:00
        32h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Mar 9|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
        DKK 4,167
        DKK 4,167

        Choose United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Sun, Mar 9, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from DKK 4,167 including taxes and charges.

      • NYC01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CPT02:00 pm
        Sat, Feb 22|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
        Find More Flights
        Find More Flights

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

New York to Cape Town flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. KQ003

    Kenya Airways

    13:45

    JFK

    14.0h

    10:45

    NBO

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  2. KQ784

    Kenya Airways

    17:25

    NBO

    5.8h

    22:10

    CPT

    -M-W-F-

  3. AA106

    American Airlines

    19:30

    JFK

    7.3h

    07:45

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  4. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    22:45

    LGW

    11.5h

    12:15

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  5. AA106

    American Airlines

    19:30

    JFK

    7.3h

    07:45

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  6. A15961

    APG Airline

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  7. AF8991

    Air France

    20:25

    JFK

    7.4h

    08:50

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  8. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    22:45

    LGW

    11.5h

    12:15

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  9. VS138

    Virgin Atlantic

    20:45

    JFK

    7.0h

    08:45

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  10. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    22:45

    LGW

    11.5h

    12:15

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  11. B6007

    Jetblue Airways

    20:54

    JFK

    7.6h

    09:30

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  12. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    22:45

    LGW

    11.5h

    12:15

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  13. UA940

    United Airlines

    21:40

    EWR

    7.5h

    10:10

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  14. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    22:45

    LGW

    11.5h

    12:15

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  15. DL003

    Delta Air Lines

    21:55

    JFK

    7.3h

    10:15

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  16. A15961

    APG Airline

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  17. VS4030

    Virgin Atlantic

    21:55

    JFK

    7.3h

    10:15

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  18. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    22:45

    LGW

    11.5h

    12:15

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  19. AA104

    American Airlines

    22:55

    JFK

    7.2h

    11:05

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  20. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    22:45

    LGW

    11.5h

    12:15

    CPT

    S-T--F-
Find more flights and airlines

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

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to Cape Town from New York have changed and are set to move below.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from New York to Cape Town based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around DKK 12,021.

  • How long does it take to fly from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)?

    It takes about 14 hours 30 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cape Town?

    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)?

    Airlines with flights from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT): United Airlines.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT)?

    United Airlines operates 2 non-stop flights from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT).

  • How many airports are there in Cape Town (CPT)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Cape Town (CPT): Cape Town International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from New York to Cape Town

If you don’t know some of the key things to look out for when buying flight tickets, prices can often end up sky high or, worse, sold out! We’ve carefully compiled our six most important steps to help ensure you’re getting the best deals when planning your next journey.
1
Book Early
Once prices are gone, they're gone. Lock in deals while you can!
2
Compare Flight Prices
Compare prices on travel agency and airline websites.
3
Look Out for Deals
Check airline and travel agency websites for latest flight deals
4
Check One-way Fares
Buying two cheap one-way flights can sometimes be a better deal than a round-trip.
5
Try Different Dates
Flying during the week, early in the morning, or late at night can help save money.
6
Use the Trip.com App
Save up to £10 per person when booking your flights on Trip.com

Flight Info | New York to Cape Town

Cheapest direct flight priceDKK 3,764
Cheapest return ticket priceDKK 8,929
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance12,581.8 km
Average flight time14 hours 30 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates

Contact Us

About

Other Services

Payment Methods
Our Partners
Copyright © 2025 Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.