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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R9 421

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
May 6 — May 131
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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 947

One-way from

R9 421

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 080
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 22/5
  • 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 (R35 115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 103 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 1 May 2025.

Mon 13/1014:35CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 20/1013:45JFK - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/4R16 947
Fri 21/1121:30CPT - LGA
1 stop33h 13mDelta
Tue 6/120:00LGA - CPT
1 stop40h 15mDelta
Deal found 30/4R17 095
Sun 23/1121:30CPT - EWR
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Wed 7/116:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Deal found 30/4R17 095
Wed 26/118:30CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Wed 7/116:15JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Deal found 30/4R17 151
Thu 13/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/1121:15EWR - CPT
1 stop34h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R17 318
Mon 16/623:00CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Mon 23/617:30JFK - CPT
2 stops21h 55mKLM
Deal found 30/4R17 337
Mon 16/623:00CPT - EWR
2 stops26h 30mKLM
Mon 23/615:15EWR - CPT
2 stops24h 10mKLM
Deal found 30/4R17 523
Mon 16/623:00CPT - LGA
2 stops24h 30mKLM
Mon 23/616:00LGA - CPT
2 stops23h 25mKLM
Deal found 30/4R17 727
Tue 4/1115:20CPT - JFK
2 stops26h 20mAir France
Mon 10/111:00JFK - CPT
1 stop22h 30mAir France
Deal found 30/4R17 727
Wed 28/523:15CPT - JFK
1 stop43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/621:30JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R17 764
Mon 24/1110:15CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 6/121:00JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/4R18 062
Mon 16/616:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 22/60:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R18 080

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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 1 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to New York State that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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New York

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

14:35-7:35

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/10

13:45-22:10

1 stop26h 25m

R16 947

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

23:00-15:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

12:57-21:25

2 stops26h 28m

R17 244

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

23:00-19:05

1 stop26h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/6

17:30-21:25

2 stops21h 55m

R17 337

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 28/5

14:40-21:25

2 stops24h 45m

R17 337

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

23:00-19:30

2 stops26h 30m

Newark

Mon 23/6

15:15-21:25

2 stops24h 10m

R17 523

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

13:50-8:55

1 stop25h 05m

Newark

Fri 24/10

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

R17 634

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

23:00-17:30

2 stops24h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 23/6

16:00-21:25

2 stops23h 25m

R17 727

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

23:15-12:20

1 stop43h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

1:00-12:40

2 stops29h 40m

R17 764

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

14:00-11:45

2 stops27h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/6

1:00-12:40

2 stops29h 40m

R18 080

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

Newark

Sun 22/6

0:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

R18 080

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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 1 May 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 1 May 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to New York, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 934 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 588 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 421. 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 - 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 1 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR14 309AverageR16 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 186AverageR16 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 574AverageR18 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 608AverageR19 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 412AverageR19 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 468AverageR17 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 477AverageR19 685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 534AverageR18 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 900AverageR21 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 914AverageR22 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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