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Tue, Nov 10
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£427
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Sun, Nov 8
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£427
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Mon, Nov 9
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£508
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Sun, Nov 8
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£508
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Tue, Nov 10
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£508
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Wed, Nov 11
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£508
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Tue, Nov 10 – Sun, Nov 15
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£841
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Tue, Nov 10 – Mon, Nov 16
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£841
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1 stop
Tue, Nov 10 – Mon, Nov 16
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£888
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Tue, Nov 10 – Sun, Nov 15
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£921
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Sun, Nov 8 – Thu, Nov 12
New York JFKCape Town CPT

£925
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Tue, Nov 10 – Sun, Nov 15
New York JFKCape Town CPT

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Getting from Cape Town airport to the city center

Cape Town is served by Cape Town International Airport (CPT), located approximately 20 km east of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including the MyCiTi bus service, metered taxis, ride-hailing services, shared shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • MyCiTi bus requires a myconnect card, which can be purchased at the airport station.
  • Metered taxis and ride-hailing services are available outside the arrivals terminal.
  • Traffic on the N2 highway can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cape Town

Depart from
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
Cape Town International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Table Mountain

Check-in for a flight from New York to Cape Town

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Air FranceAFRAFNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

Weather in Cape Town

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C17°C
February26°C17°C
March24°C17°C
April22°C14°C
May19°C13°C
June17°C11°C
July16°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September18°C11°C
October21°C13°C
November22°C14°C
December24°C16°C
Hottest Month
26°C
February
Coldest month
10°C
July
Sunny days
328
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
1 Nov
15%
20°C16°C
8 Nov
36%
24°C15°C
Monday
2 Nov
20%
19°C15°C
9 Nov
64%
22°C16°C
Tuesday
3 Nov
25°C14°C
10 Nov
17%
26°C17°C
Wednesday
4 Nov
28°C16°C
11 Nov
36%
25°C19°C
Thursday
5 Nov
57%
22°C17°C
12 Nov
24%
24°C18°C
Friday
6 Nov
63%
19°C16°C
13 Nov
17%
25°C17°C
Saturday
7 Nov
75%
17°C15°C
14 Nov
17%
22°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Cape Town. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Air France, Fly Safair, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. New York and Cape Town have 400 direct flights per week.

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