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Flights from New York to Cape Town Starting at NZD 914

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        EWR20:40
        14h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT18:00
        Sun, Feb 2|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
        NZD 1,410NZD 2,088
        32% OFF
        32% OFF
        NZD 2,088NZD 1,410

        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 2, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,410 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR20:40
        14h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT18:00
        Fri, Feb 21|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
        NZD 1,879NZD 2,088
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        NZD 2,088NZD 1,879

        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 NZD 1,879 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK10:15
        40h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Feb 2|New York - Cape Town|American Airlines
        NZD 914NZD 2,088
        56% OFF
        56% OFF
        NZD 2,088NZD 914

        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 2, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 914 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK19:15
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Mar 9|New York - Cape Town|Norse Atlantic Airways
        NZD 931
        NZD 931

        Choose Norse Atlantic Airways flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sun, Mar 9, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 931 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK11:10
        40h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Mar 9|New York - Cape Town|American Airlines
        NZD 957
        NZD 957

        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, Mar 9, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 957 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK20:35
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Feb 23|New York - Cape Town|American Airlines
        NZD 993
        NZD 993

        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 NZD 993 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK21:09
        29h 41m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Feb 23|New York - Cape Town|Jetblue Airways
        NZD 1,000
        NZD 1,000

        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 NZD 1,000 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK23:09
        27h 41m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Feb 23|New York - Cape Town|Virgin Atlantic
        NZD 1,005
        NZD 1,005

        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 NZD 1,005 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK18:15
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Feb 2|New York - Cape Town|Norse Atlantic Airways
        NZD 1,017
        NZD 1,017

        Choose Norse Atlantic Airways flights from New York to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sun, Feb 2, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,017 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR17:30
        33h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Sun, Mar 2|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
        NZD 1,028
        NZD 1,028

        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 NZD 1,028 including taxes and charges.

      • NYC01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CPT02:00 pm
        Mon, Feb 3|New York - Cape Town|United Airlines
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New York to Cape Town flight time & flight schedules

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  1. KQ003

    Kenya Airways

    13:45

    JFK

    14.0h

    10:45

    NBO

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  2. KQ784

    Kenya Airways

    16:55

    NBO

    5.8h

    21:40

    CPT

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  3. UA110

    United Airlines

    17:25

    EWR

    7.5h

    05:55

    LHR

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  4. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  5. VS004

    Virgin Atlantic

    18:00

    JFK

    7.4h

    06:25

    LHR

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  6. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  7. Z0702

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    18:20

    JFK

    7.0h

    06:20

    LGW

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  8. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  9. AA106

    American Airlines

    19:30

    JFK

    7.3h

    07:45

    LHR

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  10. A15961

    APG Airline

    20:00

    LGW

    11.5h

    08:30

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  11. AF8991

    Air France

    20:00

    JFK

    7.1h

    08:05

    LHR

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  12. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  13. KL6101

    KLM

    20:00

    JFK

    7.1h

    08:05

    LHR

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  14. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  15. B6007

    Jetblue Airways

    20:54

    JFK

    7.6h

    09:30

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
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  16. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  17. VS4030

    Virgin Atlantic

    21:55

    JFK

    7.3h

    10:15

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
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  18. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  19. UA146

    United Airlines

    23:00

    EWR

    7.4h

    11:25

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
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  20. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-
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FAQ

  • 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 departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that 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 NZD 2,973.

  • How long does it take to fly from New York (NYC) to Cape Town (CPT) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 14 hours 20 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. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

  • 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.

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Flight Information from New York to Cape Town

Cheapest nonstop flight priceNZD 913
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 2,191
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance12,581.8 km
Average flight time14 hours 20 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates

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