Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R8 642

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
ott 16 — ott 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 settembre 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 368

One-way from

R8 642

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 556
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/2-9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 15m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 589 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 321 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 16 settembre 2025.

mar 11/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
mer 3/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/9R14 368
mar 18/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
mer 26/1110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/9R14 420
mar 11/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
lun 1/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/9R14 455
gio 27/1121:30CPT - EWR
1 stop24h 03mVirgin Atlantic
mer 3/1211:59EWR - CPT
1 stop24h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/9R14 871
gio 30/1021:30CPT - EWR
1 stop25h 21mVirgin Atlantic
gio 6/1115:34EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9R15 010
dom 9/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
lun 1/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/9R15 305
dom 23/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
mer 3/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/9R15 322
gio 6/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
lun 1/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/9R15 340
dom 23/1121:30CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 48mVirgin Atlantic
lun 1/1212:28JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9R15 409
dom 23/1121:30CPT - EWR
1 stop20h 24mVirgin Atlantic
lun 1/1211:59EWR - CPT
1 stop24h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9R15 409
mar 11/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
ven 28/1110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/9R15 444
dom 23/1121:30CPT - LGA
1 stop27h 12mVirgin Atlantic
lun 1/1218:00LGA - CPT
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9R15 860

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

mar 14/10

20:05-22:42

1 stop32h 37m

New York LaGuardia

mar 21/10

20:00-7:55

2 stops29h 55m

R15 964

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

dom 25/1

21:30-10:47

1 stop20h 17m

New York LaGuardia

lun 2/2

13:45-19:15

2 stops22h 30m

R16 155

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

gio 6/11

21:30-10:41

1 stop20h 11m

New York LaGuardia

mar 2/12

20:30-19:15

1 stop39h 45m

R16 207

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

lun 17/11

21:30-11:46

1 stop21h 16m

New York LaGuardia

dom 23/11

18:00-19:15

1 stop18h 15m

R16 207

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mer 15/10

23:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom 26/10

12:25-19:15

1 stop24h 50m

R16 225

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mer 22/10

23:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun 3/11

8:30-19:15

1 stop27h 45m

R16 225

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

lun 26/1

21:30-10:47

1 stop20h 17m

New York LaGuardia

mar 3/2

20:00-19:15

1 stop40h 15m

R16 242

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

gio 5/2

21:30-14:17

2 stops23h 47m

Newark

lun 9/2

20:20-19:15

2 stops63h 55m

R16 242

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

mer 15/10

23:15-20:33

2 stops27h 18m

New York LaGuardia

dom 26/10

17:00-19:15

1 stop20h 15m

R16 311

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

mar 17/2

21:30-12:45

1 stop22h 15m

New York LaGuardia

lun 9/3

18:30-19:15

1 stop18h 45m

R16 311

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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 16 settembre 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.

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 16 settembre 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andUnited Airlines from Cape Town to New York State by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to State of New York?

    Departing from Cape Town to State of New York will take you 20h 17m. There are 12566 km between Cape Town and State of New York. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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  • 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.

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    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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 812AverageR15 885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 182AverageR15 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 575AverageR17 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 992AverageR16 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 193AverageR16 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 525AverageR17 921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 865AverageR18 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 916AverageR17 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 716AverageR19 764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 203AverageR18 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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