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The price of a flight from New York City to Cape Town changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 27 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $1,005. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the New York — Cape Town route. The distance between the cities is 12,552 km, and direct air service is available about twice a week.
Flights on this route are operated by UA (United Airlines). Since ticket prices are dynamic, we recommend using the low-price calendar and exploring information on how to get to the departure airport and how to get to the city from the arrival airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for New York City — Cape Town by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $579 in e, and the most expensive are around $969 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
New York City → Cape Town, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,469 | high | May | $1,022 | low | Sep | $1,124 | medium |
| Feb | $1,405 | high | Jun | $958 | low | Oct | $1,226 | medium |
| Mar | $1,278 | medium | Jul | $996 | low | Nov | $1,086 | medium |
| Apr | $1,150 | medium | Aug | $1,048 | medium | Dec | $1,533 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The most comfortable weather in Cape Town is observed in January and February, when the average high reaches 22.8°C. The coldest and rainiest period is June and July: temperatures drop to 10-15°C, and rainfall reaches its annual peak.
In terms of budget, it is most profitable to plan a trip for August or October, when tickets cost from $591 and from $579 respectively. Prices peak in April and June, when the flight cost increases to from $969.
The optimal choice for a balance of price and climate is October: at this time, it is already dry and warm, while fares remain at their minimum level. June should be avoided due to the combination of poor weather and high flight costs.
On the route from New York to Cape Town, the key carrier is United Airlines (UA), which provides regular air service. On average, there are about 2 flights per week, including direct options. You can find the full list of available flights and connection options in the interactive list below.
Flights New York City — Cape Town depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Westchester County Airport and arrive at Cape Town International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a direct flight, the travel time is approximately 14 hours 45 minutes, considering the significant distance of 12,552 km between the cities.
The main carrier on this route is United Airlines (UA); connecting flights through other airline alliances are also available.
Yes, direct flights are operated on this route with an average frequency of about two departures per week.
All flights from New York on this route arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
It is recommended to start your search 2–3 months before the trip and monitor price trends in the calendar on this page, as fares are highly dependent on seasonality.
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