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Cheapest flight tickets

$4650

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$4886

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

41h55

A flight from New York to Cape Town takes on average 41h55.

Best time

April

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cape Town is April.

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 January, with an average flight ticket price of $1920 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, January and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 5 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 $4886.
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 $4650 to $5054
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $4886
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: April
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 13°C, with a minimum of 7°C and a maximum of 17°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 19°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 27°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 April.

What is the most popular time to travel to Cape Town?

In Cape Town, the most popular month is November. 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 5 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 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 Friday.

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, 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 102 mm in Cape Town and 131 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.

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