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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R9 111

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
May 18 — May 251
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 18 April 2026.

Mon 27/419:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/522:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R16 280
Wed 9/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/4R16 312
Fri 24/419:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/41:20
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop29h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R16 410
Fri 1/519:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/522:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R16 476
Thu 24/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 27/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 13/4R16 525
Tue 8/97:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 15/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/4R16 541
Thu 10/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 27/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R16 574
Wed 22/419:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/422:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R16 623
Wed 29/419:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/522:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R16 639
Wed 23/923:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 13/1013:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/4R16 900
Sun 31/519:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/622:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R16 933
Thu 10/916:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 26/90:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 207

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 280

One-way from

R9 111

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 023
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R540 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 546 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

13:15-15:10

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/9

11:20-17:30

1 stop24h 10m

R18 762

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-9:00

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/9

1:20-10:15

1 stop26h 55m

R18 843

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

23:15-17:05

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/8

12:59-17:50

2 stops22h 51m

R20 248

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

13:50-16:00

2 stops32h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/7

22:20-18:55

2 stops38h 35m

R20 558

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

19:30-20:20

2 stops30h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/9

22:00-10:15

1 stop30h 15m

R20 640

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

18:25-18:55

2 stops30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/5

22:20-11:30

2 stops31h 10m

R21 505

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

18:25-18:55

2 stops30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/5

22:20-11:30

2 stops31h 10m

R21 505

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/7

14:00-10:40

2 stops26h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/8

19:10-21:25

1 stop20h 15m

R21 587

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/8

0:25-11:50

1 stop29h 25m

R21 701

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

15:20-18:55

3 stops33h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/9

22:20-11:30

2 stops31h 10m

R21 717

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R1 976). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of R51 207). 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 18 April 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 18 April 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
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 604 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 23h 50m. 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 937. 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R1 976). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of R51 207). 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
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 382AverageR14 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 470AverageR14 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 299AverageR16 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR14 977AverageR15 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR15 143AverageR16 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 787AverageR17 522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 904AverageR17 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 107AverageR18 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 341AverageR17 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 622AverageR17 825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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