Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from New York to Cape Town
The cheapest flights right now
New York – Cape Town
Outbound – Nov 1, 2026
2 stops
23h 10m NBO
JNB
Return – Nov 14, 2026
1 stop
23h 15m NBO
$1,272
yesterday
New York – Cape Town
Outbound – Nov 1, 2026
2 stops
23h 10m NBO
JNB
Return – Nov 14, 2026
2 stops
25h 5m JNB
NBO
$1,324
yesterday
New York – Cape Town
Outbound – Nov 1, 2026
2 stops
23h 10m NBO
JNB
Return – Nov 14, 2026
2 stops
24h 35m JNB
NBO
$1,314
yesterday
New York – Cape Town
Outbound – Nov 2, 2026
direct
14h 25m Return – Nov 14, 2026
direct
16h 0m $1,776
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$1032
Average price of a round trip
$1172
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
35h25
A flight from New York to Cape Town takes on average 35h25.
Best time
June
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cape Town is June.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Cape Town
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Cape Town (South Africa) from New York (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is May, with an average flight ticket price of $905 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 23 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Kenya Airways. A ticket from the airline Kenya Airways to Cape Town costs on average $1172.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from New York to Cape Town
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $1032 to $1305
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $1172
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of May
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
New York, USA
airports :
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Skyports Spb. (QNY)
East 34th St. Heliport (TSS)
Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB)
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
local time :
New York is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In New York, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 19°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 25°C.
The city of New York (NYC) has 7 airport(s): John F. Kennedy, West 30th St. Heliport, LaGuardia, Skyports Spb., East 34th St. Heliport, Downtown Manhattan Heliport and Teterboro
destination info :
Cape Town, South Africa
airport :
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
local time :
Cape Town is in the country South Africa, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Cape Town, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 17°C.
The city of Cape Town has 1 airport(s): Cape Town
Useful info about Cape Town
What is the least touristic period to go to Cape Town?
If you want to visit Cape Town during the least touristic period, choose the month of June.
What is the most popular time to travel to Cape Town?
In Cape Town, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from New York to Cape Town?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 23 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from New York to Cape Town is Sunday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between New York and Cape Town?
When you leave, you can leave from John F. Kennedy or LaGuardia, and you will arrive at Cape Town.
How to reach New York airport from the city centre?
The airport John F. Kennedy is located 24 km, West 30th St. Heliport is located 4 km, LaGuardia is located 15 km, Skyports Spb. is located 4 km, East 34th St. Heliport is located 5 km, Downtown Manhattan Heliport is located 1 km or Teterboro is located 15 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from New York to Cape Town?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between New York and Cape Town?
In summer, the average temperature is 13°C in Cape Town and 24°C in New York. The average rainfall in summer is 98 mm in Cape Town and 134 mm in New York. In summer, it is warmer in New York and it rains less in Cape Town. In winter, it is colder in Cape Town and it rains more in New York.
