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Last minute flights from New York City to Cape Town

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New York City Cape Town
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Mon., 30 Dec. JFK - CPT
$1219 $1159
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
69% Trains in Cape Town are 69% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City $5.53
Cape Town $1.73
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
43% A meal in Cape Town is 43% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City $22.87
Cape Town $12.95
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 11.58 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
Last checked on 21 November 2024
Distance: 12566 kms
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 23 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms

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When do you want to depart from New York City? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Cape Town. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from New York City to Cape Town and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

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 $1159. 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 2.07 AUD, 46% cheaper than New York City, with a fare of 3.81 AUD, while train tickets costs 69% less in Cape Town: 1.73 AUD against 5.53 AUD in New York City. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 12.95 AUD in Cape Town, 43% less than the 22.87 AUD in New York City. The price of the coffee is around 58% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 3.23 AUD, while in New York City the coffee costs 7.62 AUD.
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.

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