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Cheap Flights from new york to Cape Town (CPT)
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Average price per month
- Low Season: December
- High Season: March
- Prices for this route are volatile and fluctuate from month to month.
- The cheapest flights are usually bought in December, September and April.
- High season months are August, October and March. However, it's not the rule and you should always search current flight deals.
Price increase as travel date approaches
- Flight prices for this route increase by 39% if you book last minute. Hover on the graph above to see for yourself!.
- To grab the lowest price possible, you should buy your flight around 56 days before departure!
- Consider booking at least 18 days before departure to increase your chances of getting a low price.
- Generally, it's safe to book between 90 and 60 days in advance.
New York to Cape Town Flight Information
| Flights Depart From | New York (JFK) |
| Flights Arriving To | Cape Town (CPT) |
| Distance | 12564.29 km |
| Current Price | $1068.63 |
| Good Deal | $1068.63 |
| Cheapest Airlines | Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways |
| Popular Airlines | Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air France, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia, United Airlines |
| Flight Duration | 16 hours 06 minutes |
| Flights Depart From |
| New York (JFK) |
| Flights Arrive In |
| Cape Town (CPT) |
| Distance |
| 12564.29 km |
| Flight Duration |
| 16 hours 06 minutes |
| Current Price |
| $1068.63 |
| Good Deal |
| $1068.63 |
| Cheapest Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways |
| Popular Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air France, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia, United Airlines |
Most Reliable Airlines flying to Cape Town
- According to our data, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Air France have the highest overall rating.
- The following airlines have the highest chance of on time arrivals: Air France, Iberia and Kenya Airways.
- If legroom is important for you then you should consider flying with Turkish Airlines, Air France and Ethiopian Airlines.
| Airline | Overall Rating | On time arrival | Check-in & Boarding | Cleanliness | Customer Service | Food & Beverage | Entertainment | Legroom | Seat Comfort |
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Turkish Airlines |
3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Etihad Airways |
3.7 | - | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Air France |
3.6 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Kenya Airways |
3.6 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Ethiopian Airlines |
3.4 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Iberia |
3.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
United Airlines |
3.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
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Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
3.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.0
Seat Comfort
3.0
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.0
Seat Comfort
3.0
Good to know:
- Cape Town International is the major airport in Cape Town and surrounding area.
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notifications_active In the past few days the following airlines offered the lowest prices from New York to Cape Town: Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways..
Turkish AirlinesSun, 06 Sep JFK CPT
Sun, 27 Sep CPT JFK Trip duration: 21 days$1068.63
Kenya AirwaysWed, 12 May EWR CPT
Thu, 20 May CPT EWR Trip duration: 8 days$1153.53
Kenya AirwaysFri, 16 Oct EWR CPT
Sat, 24 Oct CPT EWR Trip duration: 8 days$1153.73
Kenya AirwaysFri, 23 Oct JFK CPT
Fri, 06 Nov CPT JFK Trip duration: 15 days$1178.58
Kenya AirwaysFri, 09 Oct EWR CPT
Mon, 19 Oct CPT EWR Trip duration: 10 days$1211.97
Kenya AirwaysWed, 07 Oct EWR CPT
Thu, 15 Oct CPT EWR Trip duration: 8 days$1211.97
Kenya AirwaysWed, 14 Oct EWR CPT
Mon, 19 Oct CPT EWR Trip duration: 5 days$1213.97
Kenya AirwaysThu, 15 Oct EWR CPT
Sat, 12 Dec CPT EWR Trip duration: 59 days$1213.97
Kenya AirwaysWed, 23 Sep EWR CPT
Thu, 01 Oct CPT EWR Trip duration: 8 days$1244.97
Kenya AirwaysSun, 10 Jan JFK CPT
Fri, 22 Jan CPT JFK Trip duration: 12 days$1285.97
Kenya AirwaysWed, 02 Sep EWR CPT
Sun, 06 Sep CPT EWR Trip duration: 4 days$1313.99
Kenya AirwaysMon, 03 Aug EWR CPT
Tue, 10 Nov CPT EWR Trip duration: 100 days$1398.53
Kenya AirwaysThu, 06 Aug JFK CPT
Mon, 17 Aug CPT JFK Trip duration: 11 days$1453.48
Ethiopian AirlinesWed, 12 Aug EWR CPT
Sun, 16 Aug CPT EWR Trip duration: 4 days$1551.75
Ethiopian AirlinesFri, 31 Jul EWR CPT
Wed, 12 Aug CPT EWR Trip duration: 12 days$1556.05
Etihad AirwaysMon, 03 Aug EWR CPT
Mon, 31 Aug CPT EWR Trip duration: 28 days$1614.43
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is a direct flight from New York to Cape Town?A direct flight from New York to Cape Town takes roughly 16 hours 06 minutes.
- Which airlines offer cheap airfare from New York to Cape Town?That may change at any time. But in the past 14 days, the cheapest tickets we've found were with Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
- Do I need my passport to fly from New York to Cape Town?Yes, you most certainly do.
- Which airlines fly from New York to Cape Town most often?Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air France, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia and United Airlines are the top.
- What's the cheapest day to fly from New York to Cape Town?That depends. Recently, the cheapest day to fly from New York to Cape Town has been Monday. And the cheapest return flight from Sunday has been. That said, the cheapest departure days are constantly changing.
- Which airport will I be flying from in New York?When departing from New York you'll be flying out of John F Kennedy International.
- Which airport will I be flying from in Cape Town?When departing from Cape Town you'll be flying out of Cape Town International.
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