Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to New York round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to New York is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 050 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa, starting at R15 065 and R15 140 round-trip. SWISS is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

R10 833 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Delta, with prices starting from R13 767 and R14 802, respectively.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of R771). Flying from Cape Town to 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to New York flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

E

Accepted Answer

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in 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 New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Question 7

E

Accepted Answer

If weather is an important factor for your trip to 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).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular route from Cape Town to 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.

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider Air France, British Airways or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to New York.

Question 10

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

The most popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to New York is Nairobi. London follows Nairobi in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to New York flights. Dubai ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Cape Town to New York flights.

Question 11

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to New York is Doha. Doha is followed by Amsterdam in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Cape Town to New York. Washington, D.C. sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Cape Town to New York route.

Question 12

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in London?

Accepted Answer

Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Russell Square, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Russell Square, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul's Cathedral can be accessed by travelling approximately 23,5 km, 26,6 km, and 25,2 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers in need of a car in London can hire one for about R719 per day.

Question 13

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 10,5 km, 6,8 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R1 501 per day.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 8% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to New York. Flights to New York from Cape Town in January are about R19 587 on average during January, but can be found for as low as R14 727.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to New York from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Cape Town Intl to New York per day from 12 different airlines.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Deals for Cape Town to New York flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to New York from Cape Town.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to New York with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Cape Town to New York with no change fees.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to New York become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Cape Town to New York on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Question 25

What airports serve Cape Town to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

The main airport that will take passengers to New York from Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport. This airport is 20 kilometres from the city centre and is the second busiest airport in South Africa. It offers direct flights into Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The airport has a common terminal that links a domestic and an international terminal. There are several airports in New York where your flight might land, but the most common is John F. Kennedy International Airport. Its is located 26 kilometres from Manhattan and offers direct flights to six continents.

Question 26

Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, at this time there are no flights that go directly to NYC from Cape Town. However, travellers have the option of taking a flight that includes one or more stopovers. Some of the many airlines that have stopover flights include Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways, and Etihad Airways. Flights that include more than one stop are often less expensive than other flights into New York. These are also typically quicker flights to the destination airport. The fastest flights into New York are 20h 05m in length, while other flights can be nearly twice that amount.

Question 27

What are the stopover options between Cape Town to New York City?

Accepted Answer

Flights into New York with a single stop might touch down in various locations like Dubai Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, or Hamad International Airport. Flights with more than a single stop might touch down in O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg followed by Abu Dhabi International Airport or Dubai Airport and then Milan Malpensa Airport. While most flights with two stops are longer than other flights, they are also the least expensive flights in most cases. Etihad Airways and Emirates often offer the best rates on flights into New York.

Question 28

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who is flying into New York City from Cape Town will need to have a passport to enter. It should have at least six months of validity after your trip. A visa is also required to enter the country.

Round-trip from	R14 050
One-way from	R10 833
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R17 266

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 480	AverageR19 257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR13 879	AverageR22 171	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR14 714	AverageR19 625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 966	AverageR16 590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
SWISS	CheapestR15 284	AverageR17 872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR15 285	AverageR18 494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 427	AverageR16 778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	CheapestR15 979	AverageR22 287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 149	AverageR19 954	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 771	AverageR20 037	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from R10 833

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New YorkExplore 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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.

Find flights from Cape Town to New York within your budget

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to New York. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

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

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

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 17 January 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to New York. Price data was last updated on 24 November 2024.

Rainfall in New York by month

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

Temperature in New York by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Turkish Airlines and SWISS from Cape Town to New York. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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 airports serve Cape Town to New York flights?

Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to New York?

What are the stopover options between Cape Town to New York City?

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to New York?

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to New York round-trip?

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

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

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to New York?

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in London?

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to New York flights?

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

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

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

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

Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from Cape Town to New York on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to New York. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to New York

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to New York?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to New York?

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to New York with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to New York become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 17 January 2025.