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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R8 294

CPT — JFK
Nov 26 — Dec 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York

Sat 7/110:55 -
1 stop28h 30m
Sat 14/1120:15 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 26/10R15 674
Mon 23/1117:15 -
1 stop36h 10m
Mon 30/1112:50 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 26/10R15 741
Sat 14/110:55 -
1 stop28h 30m
Sun 22/1112:50 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 26/10R15 874
Mon 2/110:55 -
1 stop29h 30m
Fri 13/1112:50 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 22/10R15 974
Thu 29/1021:00 -
1 stop29h 10m
Wed 11/118:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 26/10R16 156
Mon 9/1117:15 -
1 stop36h 10m
Thu 12/1120:15 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 26/10R16 306
Thu 19/1117:15 -
1 stop24h 40m
Mon 23/110:20 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 26/10R16 572
Sun 20/1220:50 -
1 stop20h 42m
Wed 30/1220:59 -
1 stop38h 36m
Deal found 26/10R16 589
Sun 15/1114:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Sun 22/1113:35 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 26/10R16 605
Thu 19/1114:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Tue 24/1113:35 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 24/10R16 622
Sun 1/1114:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Sun 15/1113:35 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 23/10R16 638
Sat 26/1214:20 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sun 10/113:35 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 22/10R16 705

Find flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Round-trip from

R15 741

One-way from

R8 294

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R17 586
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 20m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R5 462 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 001 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/1

14:20-6:35

1 stop23h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 341

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

14:25-6:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 441

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

14:00-11:55

2 stops28h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 837

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/1

12:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 034

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/1

0:55-10:55

1 stop41h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 749

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

18:10-18:55

3 stops55h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 793

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

9:00-18:55

3 stops40h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 827

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/3

18:10-18:55

3 stops54h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 877

Cape TownBuffalo

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUF Buffalo

CPTBUF

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/12

17:15-23:47

2 stops37h 32m

Buffalo

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 356

Cape TownBuffalo

CPT Cape Town Intl - BUF Buffalo

CPTBUF

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/12

0:55-23:47

2 stops29h 52m

Buffalo

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 356

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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 R17 204). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 944). 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 674 and R18 633 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 741 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 23–Nov 30).

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,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
1 597 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
1 597 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 597 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
697 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 597 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 707 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 597 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
10 444 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 597 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
1 597 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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 24h 15m. 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 356. 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 204). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 944). 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 294AverageR16 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 861AverageR15 455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 529AverageR19 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 056AverageR17 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 867AverageR19 067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 007AverageR26 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 331AverageR21 364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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