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New York City Cape Town
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Sun, 19 May JFK - CPT
Wed, 22 May CPT - JFK
£1061 £1031
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New York City Cape Town
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Wed, 08 May JFK - CPT
£444 £428
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New York City Cape Town
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Thu, 09 May JFK - CPT
Sun, 12 May CPT - JFK
£675 £662
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Fri, 03 May JFK - CPT
Mon, 06 May CPT - JFK
£938 £918
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
68% Trains in Cape Town are 68% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City £2.61
Cape Town £0.84
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
55% A meal in Cape Town is 55% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City £14.04
Cape Town £6.26
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 23.83 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP
Last checked on 26 April 2024
Distance: 7808 miles
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Newark International Airport (EWR) How far from city centre: 11 miles
La Guardia (LGA) How far from city centre: 5 miles
East 34St Landing (NES) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Stewart (SWF) How far from city centre: 52 miles
Mercer County (TTN) How far from city centre: 55 miles
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 11 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from New York City to Cape Town

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2. Can the price of my tickets from New York City to Cape Town change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from New York City to Cape Town may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between New York City and Cape Town, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

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Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between New York City to Cape Town airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Cape Town

How long does the flight take to go from New York City to Cape Town?
The total flight time between New York City and Cape Town is of around 04:37 hours on average, considering an average distance of 23,449 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from New York City to Cape Town at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Cape Town is 428£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cape Town expensive to visit compared to New York City?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cape Town costs an average of 0.84 GBP, 58% cheaper than New York City, with a fare of 2.01 GBP, while train tickets costs 68% less in Cape Town: 0.84 GBP against 2.61 GBP in New York City. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.26 GBP in Cape Town, 55% less than the 14.04 GBP in New York City. The price of the coffee is around 61% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 1.57 GBP, while in New York City the coffee costs 4.01 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from New York City to Cape Town?
The most popular months to book a trip from New York City to Cape Town are December, March and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from New York City to Cape Town?
The best time of the year to go to Cape Town when flying from New York City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Cape Town from New York City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, June and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route New York City - Cape Town.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from New York City to Cape Town?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from New York City. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Cape Town compared to New York City?
While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures can go up to 28.98 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 ºC in Cape Town, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
Airlines with indirect flights from New York City to Cape Town are:
Airlines with indirect flights from New York City to Cape Town are:
  • South African Airways, stoping in Johannesburg for 95 minutes minimun.
  • Qatar Airways, with 110 minutes scale in Doha.
  • Qatar Airways, with 110 minutes scale in Doha.
Flight Duration 28 h and 37 m Flights between New York City and Cape Town take, on average, 28 h and 37 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £428 Cheapest price for a flight between New York City and Cape Town found by our customers in the last 72 hours
High season December According to search data from our customers, December is the busiest time to fly from New York City to Cape Town
Airlines flying this route Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, South African Airways Airline(s) with flights between New York City to Cape Town

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