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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R9 801

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
Apr 19 — Apr 261
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to New York flight deals. Data was last updated 14 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 505

One-way from

R9 801

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 354
Delta
  • Delta
  • 25/5-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R37 653 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 787 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Tue 11/1121:30CPT - LGA
1 stop20h 14mDelta
Wed 14/117:00LGA - CPT
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Deal found 13/4R17 448
Tue 11/1121:30CPT - JFK
1 stop25h 29mDelta
Wed 14/116:15JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Deal found 13/4R17 448
Tue 11/1121:30CPT - EWR
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Wed 14/112:05EWR - CPT
1 stop24h 10mDelta
Deal found 13/4R17 448
Tue 27/523:15CPT - JFK
1 stop29h 35mKLM
Tue 3/617:30JFK - CPT
2 stops21h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/4R17 619
Tue 27/516:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/60:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R18 287
Tue 11/1114:25CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 14/112:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/4R18 458
Mon 10/1123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/11:00JFK - CPT
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R18 725
Wed 28/516:35CPT - JFK
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/619:50JFK - CPT
1 stop34h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/4R18 744
Wed 12/118:30CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 15mAir France
Wed 14/11:00JFK - CPT
1 stop22h 30mAir France
Deal found 13/4R18 897
Wed 28/513:00CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 11/622:00JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R19 107
Mon 14/419:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/420:40EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/4R19 202
Wed 14/514:15CPT - EWR
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/520:00EWR - CPT
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R19 774

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 April 2025.
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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

23:15-19:05

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/6

13:30-17:50

1 stop22h 20m

R17 505

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

23:15-22:50

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

19:19-21:25

1 stop20h 06m

R17 619

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

23:15-17:23

2 stops24h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/6

17:00-21:25

2 stops22h 25m

R17 810

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

Newark

Mon 2/6

0:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

R18 287

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

16:35-17:55

1 stop31h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/6

19:50-11:50

1 stop34h 00m

R18 744

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

23:15-19:07

2 stops25h 52m

Newark

Tue 3/6

13:05-21:25

2 stops26h 20m

R18 744

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

13:00-9:00

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/6

22:00-10:50

1 stop30h 50m

R19 107

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

23:15-19:05

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/6

1:00-14:35

2 stops31h 35m

R19 145

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/4

14:35-7:35

2 stops23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

13:45-13:45

2 stops42h 00m

R19 717

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

19:00-20:10

1 stop31h 10m

Newark

Mon 26/5

20:00-12:40

2 stops34h 40m

R20 918

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to New York State

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R771). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to NY?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to State of New York as you normally would.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit State of New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 14 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to New York, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 914 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 433 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 577 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to New York?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to New York. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to State of New York one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 801. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to State of New York for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to State of New York?

    The most popular route from Cape Town to State of New York is Cape Town Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Newark or Cape Town Intl - New York LaGuardia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R771). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to New York

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR14 684AverageR17 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 584AverageR17 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 926AverageR18 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 017AverageR20 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 279AverageR17 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR16 372AverageR18 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 842AverageR19 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 882AverageR20 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 369AverageR21 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 378AverageR22 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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