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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R9 009

CPT — JFK
Dec 11 — Dec 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York

Thu 12/1121:00 -
2 stops27h 40m
Wed 25/1116:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 9/11R15 732
Mon 23/110:55 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 29/1120:15 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 7/11R15 880
Tue 24/1114:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Sun 29/1113:35 -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 7/11R15 946
Mon 9/1121:00 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 22/1114:00 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 7/11R16 127
Sat 14/110:55 -
1 stop41h 00m
Sun 29/110:20 -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 10/11R16 143
Thu 12/1121:00 -
1 stop26h 25m
Wed 25/118:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 9/11R16 160
Mon 9/1121:00 -
2 stops33h 26m
Sun 22/1116:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 7/11R16 225
Thu 3/1220:50 -
1 stop20h 42m
Mon 7/128:00 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 7/11R16 225
Tue 17/1120:50 -
1 stop20h 39m
Tue 24/1120:40 -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 10/11R16 275
Mon 16/1117:15 -
1 stop24h 40m
Fri 27/1112:50 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 8/11R16 390
Mon 16/1117:15 -
1 stop24h 40m
Thu 26/1120:15 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 9/11R16 423
Mon 30/1114:30 -
2 stops23h 05m
Mon 11/113:35 -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 10/11R16 636

Find flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Round-trip from

R15 880

One-way from

R9 009

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R18 330
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/11-29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 465 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 848 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/4

14:25-7:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 633

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

12:20-6:35

2 stops25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 866

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/3

12:35-15:35

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 948

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

17:15-22:25

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 543

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

17:15-10:55

1 stop24h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 543

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/4

16:35-11:00

1 stop24h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 576

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/1

12:35-8:10

1 stop26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 233

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/4

9:00-18:55

3 stops63h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 844

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

9:00-18:55

3 stops40h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 894

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/4

9:00-18:55

3 stops39h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 927

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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 R17 014). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 713). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to State of New York flights typically cost between R15 716 and R18 083 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 880 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 23–Nov 29).

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

Booking 70 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,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
1 595 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
698 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
3 703 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 471 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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
336 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

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 20h 42m. 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 R8 265. 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 R17 014). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 713). 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 AirwaysCheapestR13 148AverageR16 379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 708AverageR15 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 358AverageR19 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 879AverageR17 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 682AverageR18 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 816AverageR25 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 119AverageR20 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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