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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R9 852

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
maalis 13 — maalis 201
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 8 maaliskuu 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 614

One-way from

R9 852

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 358
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/4-23/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 55m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R27 622 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 332 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 8 maaliskuu 2025.

to 13/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
ma 17/311:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R14 578
ma 10/319:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
su 23/321:50EWR - CPT
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R15 668
to 10/414:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
ke 23/413:45JFK - CPT
2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/3R15 941
ti 8/720:05CPT - EWR
2 stops29h 21mDelta
to 7/87:00EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/3R16 304
ti 3/623:15CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 10mDelta
ti 10/612:59JFK - CPT
2 stops26h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/3R16 359
ti 3/623:15CPT - LGA
2 stops24h 08mDelta
ti 10/613:00LGA - CPT
2 stops26h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/3R16 468
ti 3/623:15CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 10mKLM
ma 9/60:50JFK - CPT
1 stop38h 35mKLM
Deal found 6/3R16 686
ti 3/623:15CPT - JFK
2 stops29h 01mMultiple Airlines
ma 9/61:00JFK - CPT
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R17 577
to 10/419:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
ke 23/420:40EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3R17 613
su 9/320:50CPT - LGA
1 stop32h 40mUnited Airlines
su 13/419:29LGA - CPT
1 stop37h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3R17 704
ti 3/616:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
ma 9/60:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R17 759
to 5/616:35CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
su 8/60:35JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3R18 231

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 8 maaliskuu 2025.

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Cape Town

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New York

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

to 10/4

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

ke 23/4

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

R14 614

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

to 10/4

14:30-7:35

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ke 23/4

13:45-13:45

2 stops42h 00m

R15 941

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

ti 8/7

20:05-19:26

2 stops29h 21m

Newark

ti 12/8

20:20-17:50

2 stops63h 30m

R16 304

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

ti 3/6

23:15-22:50

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ti 10/6

19:15-21:25

1 stop20h 10m

R16 359

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

ti 3/6

23:15-17:23

2 stops24h 08m

New York LaGuardia

ti 10/6

13:00-21:25

2 stops26h 25m

R16 468

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

ti 3/6

23:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ma 9/6

0:50-21:25

1 stop38h 35m

R16 686

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

ti 3/6

23:15-22:16

2 stops29h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ma 9/6

1:00-14:35

2 stops31h 35m

R17 577

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

to 10/4

19:50-5:35

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

ke 23/4

20:40-17:10

Nonstop14h 30m

R17 613

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

ti 3/6

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

Newark

ma 9/6

0:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

R17 759

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

to 5/6

16:35-22:40

1 stop36h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

su 8/6

0:35-11:50

1 stop29h 15m

R18 231

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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 8 maaliskuu 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 8 maaliskuu 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
3 227 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 227 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
1 282 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
8 024 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
1 322 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
1 566 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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 852. 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 8 maaliskuu 2025.
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 896AverageR16 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR13 997AverageR16 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 910AverageR16 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 923AverageR17 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 547AverageR20 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR15 607AverageR19 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 054AverageR18 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 081AverageR20 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 345AverageR20 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 510AverageR20 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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