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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R10 229

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
Feb 9 — Feb 161
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (USNY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 060

One-way from

R10 229

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R17 571
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/3-26/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R30 817 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 287 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 4 February 2025.

Mon 10/220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/222:05EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R14 985
Thu 6/213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R15 023
Wed 19/119:30CPT - EWR
2 stops35h 25mSWISS
Sat 29/1122:05EWR - CPT
2 stops26h 35mSWISS
Deal found 2/2R15 155
Mon 10/220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/220:40EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2R15 815
Mon 10/219:50CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Sun 23/221:00JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 55mSWISS
Deal found 3/2R16 155
Tue 11/323:00CPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 26/313:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/2R16 419
Sun 9/223:59CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 51mDelta
Thu 27/212:24JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/2R16 551
Mon 10/223:20CPT - EWR
2 stops29h 34mKLM
Sun 23/213:00EWR - CPT
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/2R16 665
Sun 16/1121:15CPT - EWR
2 stops29h 04mDelta
Thu 27/118:05EWR - CPT
2 stops30h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/2R16 684
Fri 21/310:00CPT - JFK
1 stop41h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 28/39:00JFK - CPT
1 stop40h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2R17 042
Tue 11/318:10CPT - JFK
2 stops32h 10mKLM
Wed 26/321:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/2R17 080
Tue 1/423:35CPT - JFK
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/421:10JFK - CPT
1 stop42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R17 514

Find flights from Cape Town to New York within your budget

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 4 February 2025.

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Wed 26/3

11:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

R15 060

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

23:00-7:35

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/3

13:45-21:40

1 stop25h 55m

R16 419

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/3

10:00-21:20

1 stop41h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/3

9:00-7:30

1 stop40h 30m

R17 042

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

18:10-20:20

2 stops32h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/3

21:45-21:30

2 stops41h 45m

R17 080

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

18:10-7:15

1 stop20h 05m

Newark

Wed 12/3

18:20-7:40

1 stop31h 20m

R17 344

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/4

23:35-18:45

1 stop25h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/4

21:10-21:25

1 stop42h 15m

R17 514

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

20:50-18:48

1 stop28h 58m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/3

13:10-7:40

2 stops36h 30m

R17 891

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

20:50-17:21

2 stops27h 31m

Newark

Tue 11/3

18:20-7:40

1 stop31h 20m

R17 891

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

12:35-9:00

1 stop26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/3

1:30-10:40

1 stop27h 10m

R17 967

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

2:30-0:47

2 stops28h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/3

8:30-21:30

2 stops31h 00m

R18 080

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

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 4 February 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 4 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to New York, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. 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
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 314 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
8 415 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
1 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 711 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 229. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya 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 - Newark. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 4 February 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 516AverageR19 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 927AverageR20 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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SWISSCheapestR14 533AverageR17 819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 764AverageR19 347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 421AverageR18 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 481AverageR16 835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 888AverageR16 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR16 204AverageR20 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 704AverageR22 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 832AverageR21 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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