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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R8 830

CPT — JFK
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York

Tue 3/1114:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Tue 17/1113:45 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 13/9R14 711
Thu 29/1015:10 -
2 stops35h 05m
Thu 5/1121:15 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 13/9R15 372
Sat 3/1015:10 -
2 stops34h 35m
Sun 18/1021:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Deal found 13/9R15 775
Sat 3/1015:10 -
2 stops34h 35m
Sun 11/1021:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Deal found 14/9R16 017
Mon 5/1013:50 -
2 stops35h 55m
Tue 10/1121:15 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 10/9R16 065
Thu 17/914:30 -
2 stops35h 15m
Sun 4/1021:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Deal found 10/9R16 210
Wed 4/1115:10 -
1 stop35h 05m
Sun 15/1121:15 -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 10/9R16 242
Sat 19/915:10 -
2 stops34h 35m
Fri 2/1021:45 -
1 stop34h 25m
Deal found 9/9R16 258
Sat 3/1014:20 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sun 11/1013:45 -
2 stops41h 50m
Deal found 14/9R16 355
Tue 6/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Tue 13/1021:45 -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 9/9R16 371
Mon 5/1013:15 -
1 stop31h 55m
Tue 10/1121:00 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 10/9R16 387
Tue 6/1013:50 -
2 stops36h 10m
Wed 14/1022:00 -
2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 9/9R16 403

Find flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Round-trip from

R14 711

One-way from

R8 830

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 128
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 3/11-17/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 296 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 242 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

14:25-6:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 975

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

20:25-6:35

2 stops41h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 135

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

14:25-6:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 441

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:15-8:50

1 stop25h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 457

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

0:55-22:30

1 stop28h 35m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 973

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

17:15-23:25

1 stop37h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 118

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

17:20-22:30

1 stop36h 10m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 666

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

17:20-22:30

1 stop36h 10m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 666

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

17:20-22:30

1 stop36h 10m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 666

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

11:30-18:25

2 stops37h 55m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 214

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R16 645). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 206). 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?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to State of New York flights typically cost between R16 355 and R18 740 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 711 on Kenya Airways (Nov 3–Nov 17).

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

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to State of New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 212 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
327 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 21h 34m. 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.

  • 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 098. 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Newark 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R16 645). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 206). 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 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to New York

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 888AverageR16 054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 892AverageR15 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 140AverageR18 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 660AverageR16 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 351AverageR18 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 440AverageR24 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 896AverageR20 347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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