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$561+ Cheap flights to Cape Town, South Africa

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— CPT
Nov 24 — Dec 11
Sun 11/24
Sun 12/1
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Cape Town in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,669,981 searches and data was last updated on November 19, 2024.

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,383

Round-trip from

$915

One-way from

$561
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From New York to Cape Town Intl
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One-way flight from New York to Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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Cheapest flights to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on November 19, 2024.

Tue 11/266:40 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop34h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/36:45 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,087
Mon 12/210:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/51:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,089
Sat 11/231:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 12/32:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/17$1,212
Fri 11/291:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/216:50 amCPT - JFK
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,220
Sat 11/238:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/33:20 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,252
Tue 11/269:35 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 12/36:45 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops28h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,272
Sun 11/246:15 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop32h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 12/311:45 amCPT - JFK
1 stop35h 05mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/18$1,347
Sun 12/18:05 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop32h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/115:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,366
Fri 11/298:05 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/36:45 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop23h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,369
Mon 12/210:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/55:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,407
Fri 11/298:05 amJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 12/217:40 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,413
Mon 12/29:00 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop41h 55mSWISS
Sun 12/89:00 amCPT - JFK
1 stop35h 05mSWISS
Deal found 11/18$1,453

Find flights to Cape Town within your budget

Locate flights to Cape Town that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,669,981 searches and data was last updated on November 19, 2024.

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 2/2

12:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/13

5:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$915

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 2/3

10:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/13

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,006

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 3/6

9:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

8:55 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$1,106

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 3/12

10:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/21

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$1,181

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/2

7:25 pm-10:55 am

3 stops32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/19

5:45 am-8:40 am

2 stops33h 55m

$1,210

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/27

1:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/6

4:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$1,213

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/29

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

2:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$1,221

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/24

8:40 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/5

8:40 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$1,244

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/8

8:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

2:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,252

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/18

10:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/23

12:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,298

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Cape Town in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Cape Town flight deals, Cheapflights users have found AranGrant to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights and AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Cape Town flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: AranGrant is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Cape Town flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), AranGrant has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Cape Town. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from New York to Cape Town takes 21 hours 51 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Wednesday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Cape Town are United Airlines, Delta and Kenya Airways.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,279

Delta

Delta

From $1,365

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From $858

British Airways

British Airways

From $1,240

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated November 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and American Airlines to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,767 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,635 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,834 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Cape Town, South Africa airport overview

Africa’s third-busiest airport, and the winner of the 2009 Skytrax award for Best Airport in Africa, Cape Town International (CPT) is a sleek, light and spacious transport hub – and a suitably lovely introduction for foreign visitors to the Cape of Good Hope.

Recently upgraded for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cape Town International is a truly world-class airport, and a prime tourism gateway. Flights to Cape Town International are operated by a huge array of airlines, bringing eager visitors from all over the world to the city’s sunny shores.

Boasting an impressive array of facilities and amenities, just as you’ll have no shortage of things to do in South Africa’s Mother City – with hiking trails up iconic Table Mountain, long stretches of beautiful beaches, trips out to historic Robben Island, and serious partying in Long Street all in the offing – rest assured that your time spent in transit in Cape Town International will be very painless indeed.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    For a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost $48, while round-trip flights cost around $41.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Cape Town?

    A round-trip flight to Cape Town will typically cost around $53, however they can be found for as little as $41.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 mi away from Cape Town Intl).

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