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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R8 237

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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 28 December 2025.

Tue 30/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 3/221:29JFK - CPT
1 stop38h 46mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/12R14 710
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/119:01JFK - CPT
1 stop34h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/12R15 126
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - LGA
2 stops27h 28mDelta
Sun 11/16:00LGA - CPT
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Deal found 28/12R15 559
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 18mDelta
Mon 30/314:20JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/12R15 559
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop22h 28mDelta
Sun 11/119:59EWR - CPT
2 stops40h 16mDelta
Deal found 27/12R15 609
Tue 30/1221:30CPT - LGA
1 stop22h 42mDelta
Tue 3/29:00LGA - CPT
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Deal found 26/12R16 540
Tue 30/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop29h 35mDelta
Tue 3/214:30JFK - CPT
2 stops24h 25mDelta
Deal found 28/12R16 540
Tue 30/1221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop34h 15mDelta
Tue 3/215:40EWR - CPT
2 stops23h 15mDelta
Deal found 26/12R16 540
Mon 29/1220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/12R17 123
Tue 30/127:55CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Tue 3/221:20JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 35mKLM
Deal found 25/12R17 256
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 18mDelta
Sun 11/120:00JFK - CPT
2 stops27h 10mDelta
Deal found 27/12R17 389
Tue 30/127:55CPT - EWR
1 stop38h 00mKLM
Tue 3/215:40EWR - CPT
2 stops23h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/12R18 288

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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 710

One-way from

R8 237

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 739
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 2/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R25 226 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 063 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
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New York

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Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

14:25-6:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/3

13:45-13:40

2 stops41h 55m

R15 059

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

20:50-15:22

2 stops25h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/2

16:00-19:15

1 stop20h 15m

R15 392

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

21:30-18:30

1 stop28h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

16:40-22:50

2 stops23h 10m

R15 525

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-23:55

1 stop33h 25m

Newark

Mon 16/2

7:05-19:15

1 stop29h 10m

R15 559

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

21:30-16:31

1 stop26h 01m

Newark

Mon 16/2

17:59-19:15

1 stop18h 16m

R15 559

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-10:48

1 stop20h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 17/2

20:00-19:15

1 stop40h 15m

R15 575

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-10:48

1 stop20h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 16/2

17:00-19:15

1 stop19h 15m

R15 575

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-10:48

1 stop20h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 19/2

16:00-19:15

1 stop20h 15m

R15 592

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

20:50-13:35

1 stop23h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/2

12:25-19:15

1 stop23h 50m

R15 675

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

20:50-19:30

1 stop29h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

8:20-12:05

1 stop20h 45m

R15 692

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R13 595). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 224). 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 28 December 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to State of New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to New York. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to State of New York flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 28 December 2025.
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
3 447 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 447 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 436 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
677 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
9 114 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
6,8
Okay
287 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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 23h 10m. 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 169. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R13 595). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 224). 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 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to New York

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 599AverageR15 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 637AverageR15 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 977AverageR16 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 376AverageR15 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR14 755AverageR16 941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 214AverageR17 704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 266AverageR16 451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 397AverageR18 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 497AverageR17 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 940AverageR19 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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