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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R7 959

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
Mar 4 — Mar 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 February 2026.

Sun 8/221:30
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop28h 14m
Kenya Airways
Sun 15/216:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop20h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/2R14 245
Sun 8/221:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop20h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sun 15/215:15
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop21h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/2R14 245
Tue 17/321:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 01m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 24/322:30
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 374
Tue 17/214:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 22/213:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop33h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/1R14 647
Mon 23/320:50
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop26h 09m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 30/38:30
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 840
Mon 9/221:30
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop32h 11m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 10/320:00
LGA
-
CPT
2 stops34h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 856
Tue 3/321:30
CPT
-
LGA
2 stops25h 34m
Delta
Tue 10/1120:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop40h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/2R14 888
Tue 3/321:30
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops25h 30m
Delta
Tue 10/1120:00
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/2R14 888
Sun 14/620:05
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops42h 49m
Delta
Fri 31/715:20
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops44h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/2R14 920
Mon 2/221:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 27m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 17/28:20
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop20h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 936
Sun 31/520:05
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop27h 44m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 13/617:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/2R14 985
Mon 2/27:55
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop39h 05m
KLM
Tue 17/213:59
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops24h 56m
KLM
Deal found 1/2R15 145

Find 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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 374

One-way from

R7 959

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 612
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 36m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 55m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 783 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 775 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

21:30-23:42

1 stop33h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/11

20:00-19:15

1 stop40h 15m

R14 888

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-10:48

1 stop20h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/11

21:00-19:15

1 stop39h 15m

R14 888

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

20:05-8:54

2 stops42h 49m

Newark

Thu 30/7

13:29-17:50

1 stop22h 21m

R14 920

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:50-23:55

1 stop33h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/3

20:01-12:05

1 stop34h 04m

R15 338

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

20:50-16:59

1 stop26h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

9:20-12:05

1 stop20h 45m

R15 338

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:05-10:42

1 stop20h 37m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/5

12:55-21:25

2 stops26h 30m

R15 371

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

23:45-21:29

2 stops27h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

21:00-6:10

2 stops27h 10m

R15 483

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

15:20-11:45

2 stops26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

18:45-21:55

1 stop21h 10m

R15 660

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

14:25-7:35

1 stop23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/5

13:45-13:35

1 stop41h 50m

R15 789

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

Newark

Wed 13/5

0:25-11:50

1 stop29h 25m

R15 982

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R13 136). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 985). 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 2 February 2026.

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 2 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 229 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
292 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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.

  • 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 26h 25m. There are 12551 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.

  • 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 R7 815. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R13 136). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 985). 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 140AverageR14 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 177AverageR14 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 891AverageR15 283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR14 385AverageR16 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR14 750AverageR15 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 394AverageR18 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 626AverageR17 047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 660AverageR17 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 843AverageR18 367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 367AverageR18 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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