Cheapest flights to Cape Town in the next 3 months
| Flight Route | Airline | Trip Type | Travel Dates | Searched | Price From |
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Flights from New York to Cape Town will have you arriving in one of South Africa’s most popular cities within approximately 18 hours and 35 minutes. Planes will leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), depositing you at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Major airlines flying from New York to Cape Town include South African Airways, United Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines and KLM. There are no direct flights from New York to Cape Town, but connecting flights with one stop-over will get you to this leading tourist destination.
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Essential details you need to know before your trip.
| Country | South Africa |
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| Currency | South African Rand |
| Exchange rate | 1 ZAR = 0.075 USD |
| Language | Afrikaans / English / Xhosa |
| Hub airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
| Time difference | Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of New York in the summer (6 hours in the winter) |
| Travel adaptor | Type D / M / N |
American travellers will not need a visa for stays up to 90 days, while South African citizens will need a valid passport to fly from New York to Cape Town.
From Cape Town International Airport, it takes a 25-minute drive to reach the city centre of Cape Town.
The top attractions of Cape Town include Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and Camps Bay Beach.
Compare the costs of everyday items in New York City, NY and Cape Town
Average mealInexpensive restaurant |
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| New York City, NY | R 241.53 |
| Cape Town | R 100.00 |
Local beer0,5L Draught |
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| New York City, NY | R 80.51 |
| Cape Town | R 25.00 |
Pack of cigarettesMarlboro |
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| New York City, NY | R 174.44 |
| Cape Town | R 39.00 |
Taxi 1kmNormal Tariff |
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| New York City, NY | R 20.84 |
| Cape Town | R 10.00 |
CappuccinoRegular |
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| New York City, NY | R 56.00 |
| Cape Town | R 23.48 |
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