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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R8 289

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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 9 March 2026.

Thu 23/414:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 27/413:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R14 989
Tue 21/414:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 26/413:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R15 089
Tue 10/1121:30
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop22h 11m
Delta
Sat 16/118:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop18h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 370
Sun 8/1121:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop20h 44m
Delta
Sun 17/117:00
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 370
Fri 6/1121:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop34h 28m
Delta
Wed 20/117:30
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 370
Sun 8/1121:30
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop27h 12m
Delta
Sun 17/118:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop18h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 420
Thu 8/1014:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1013:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/3R15 420
Tue 21/420:05
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop20h 37m
Delta
Fri 1/519:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop40h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 436
Tue 21/420:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop20h 10m
Delta
Fri 1/519:35
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 436
Tue 21/420:05
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 50m
Delta
Sat 2/515:29
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 21m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 436
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop28h 36m
Delta
Sat 2/58:30
LGA
-
CPT
2 stops27h 20m
Delta
Deal found 4/3R15 486
Thu 10/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 27/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R15 486

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 9 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 989

One-way from

R8 289

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 677
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 23/4-27/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 00m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 155 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 483 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

23:15-17:05

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/5

9:50-21:25

2 stops29h 35m

R15 618

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

23:15-21:20

2 stops28h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/4

14:59-21:25

2 stops24h 26m

R17 091

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/4

20:25-22:50

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/4

18:30-7:05

1 stop30h 35m

R17 306

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

20:00-9:56

1 stop19h 56m

Newark

Wed 27/5

18:00-9:30

1 stop33h 30m

R17 372
Fastest return journey

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

19:50-5:35

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

Mon 27/4

9:00-15:20

2 stops24h 20m

R17 521

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:50-5:05

Nonstop15h 15m

Newark

Mon 25/5

6:00-15:20

1 stop27h 20m

R17 554

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:50-16:05

2 stops27h 15m

Newark

Mon 25/5

17:35-11:00

2 stops35h 25m

R18 000

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/8

19:50-11:50

1 stop34h 00m

R18 331

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

23:15-22:20

2 stops29h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/7

6:00-17:50

1 stop29h 50m

R18 894

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

23:15-22:20

2 stops29h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/7

19:00-17:50

1 stop40h 50m

R18 894

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R13 500). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of R15 171). 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 9 March 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to State of New York?

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 9 March 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
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
680 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
9 408 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
6,7
Okay
295 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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 19h 56m. There are 12585 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 R8 042. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R13 500). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of R15 171). 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
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 521AverageR15 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 559AverageR14 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 481AverageR15 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR14 802AverageR17 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 175AverageR15 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 079AverageR17 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 114AverageR17 602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 320AverageR18 785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 557AverageR18 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 842AverageR19 642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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