Is British Airways the cheapest airline to fly with from New York to Cape Town?

With an average price of $1,390 return, British Airways is not the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Cape Town with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Ethiopian Air, where a return flight costs $1,023 on average.

What is the cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Cape Town?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with British Airways from New York to Cape Town was $1,428 for a return flight and $1,128 for a one-way flight.

Does British Airways fly direct to Cape Town from New York?

No, British Airways does not fly the route directly.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Cape Town with British Airways?

On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Cape Town with British Airways is Tuesday, when prices are around $955. The most expensive day is generally Wednesday, where the average price is around $1,330.

$1,120 Cheap British Airways Flights from New York to Cape Town

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from British Airways for round-trip flights from New York to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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11:10 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT

29h 50m1 stop

6:55 pm - 6:05 pmCPT-JFK

29h 10m1 stop

$1,173British Airways

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Fri, May 23 - Wed, Jun 4

9:25 pm - 11:00 amEWR-CPT

31h 35m1 stop

6:55 pm - 1:55 pmCPT-EWR

25h 00m1 stop

$1,188British Airways

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Wed, May 28 - Tue, Jul 1

9:30 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT

31h 30m1 stop

6:55 pm - 12:45 pmCPT-JFK

23h 50m1 stop

$1,188British Airways

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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jul 8

9:25 pm - 11:00 amEWR-CPT

31h 35m1 stop

6:55 pm - 1:55 pmCPT-EWR

25h 00m1 stop

$1,216British Airways

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Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 14

9:25 pm - 11:00 amEWR-CPT

31h 35m1 stop

6:55 pm - 1:55 pmCPT-EWR

25h 00m1 stop

$1,255British Airways

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Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 6

9:30 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT

31h 30m1 stop

6:55 pm - 11:10 amCPT-JFK

22h 15m1 stop

$1,255British Airways

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Fri, May 30 - Sat, Jun 14

9:30 am - 11:00 amEWR-CPT

43h 30m2 stops

6:55 pm - 1:55 pmCPT-EWR

25h 00m1 stop

$1,258British Airways

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Sun, May 18 - Mon, May 26

5:55 pm - 11:00 amEWR-CPT

35h 05m1 stop

6:55 pm - 7:25 pmCPT-EWR

30h 30m1 stop

$1,283British Airways

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Tue, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 13

7:30 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT

33h 30m1 stop

6:55 pm - 11:10 amCPT-JFK

22h 15m1 stop

$1,283British Airways

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Thu, May 15 - Mon, May 19

7:00 pm - 11:00 amEWR-CPT

34h 00m2 stops

6:55 pm - 7:25 pmCPT-EWR

30h 30m1 stop

$1,292British Airways

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Fri, May 23 - Wed, Jun 4

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Low season	July
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$1,120
Average price round-trip	$1,466

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.

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Is British Airways the cheapest airline to fly with from New York to Cape Town?
With an average price of $1,390 return, British Airways is not the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Cape Town with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Ethiopian Air, where a return flight costs $1,023 on average.
What is the cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Cape Town?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with British Airways from New York to Cape Town was $1,428 for a return flight and $1,128 for a one-way flight.
Does British Airways fly direct to Cape Town from New York?
No, British Airways does not fly the route directly.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Cape Town with British Airways?
On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Cape Town with British Airways is Tuesday, when prices are around $955. The most expensive day is generally Wednesday, where the average price is around $1,330.

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"The crew was exceptional, the service was great and the entertainment options were abundant." (in 251 reviews)

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I purchased business class food was uneatble cald sandwich. (in 155 reviews)
Window was dirty from someone touching it on a previous flight. (in 1265 reviews)
The airline could have kept middle seats open to instill more confidence in flying. (in 550 reviews)

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10.0 Wonderful

Verified traveler, May 2025

LGW-CUN

I couldn't get a vegan meal because I booked via kayak but everything else was lovely

8.0 Very good

Verified traveler, May 2025

TPA-LGW

2nd in-flight meal was far too small.

8.0 Very good

Verified traveler, May 2025

MAN-LHR

Everything was fine.

10.0 Wonderful

Verified traveler, May 2025

IAD-LHR

Nice flight, attentive crew, soft landing by the Pilot,, comfortable seat.

2.0 Poor

Verified traveler, May 2025

LHR-LAX

Flight was okay however bags were left in London even though we had a 7 hour layover. Bags are yet to be confirmed to reach final destination. Horrible work.

10.0 Wonderful

Verified traveler, May 2025

LHR-PHX

Quiet and comfortable aircraft, pretty smooth flight. Very comfortable business class cabin with decent entertainment. Good service from the crew. All in all a good experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Verified traveler, May 2025

MAN-LHR

Very quiet aircraft, business class was spacious and comfortable. Very pleased with the service.

10.0 Wonderful

Scott, May 2025

LHR-BOS

Food was poor

2.0 Poor

Ahtisham, May 2025

ISB-DOH

Very bad experience they cancelled my ticket and no body bothered to even inform me, i was on the airport and it’s come to my knowledge that it was cancelled a week back,

10.0 Wonderful

Verified traveler, May 2025

LHR-BGI

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