Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State

CPT — JFK
Apr 26 — May 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 138

One-way from

R8 997

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 194
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/5-10/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 25m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 15m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 946 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 622 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R13 905). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of R15 626). 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 27 March 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 27 March 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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 15h 15m. There are 12585 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 283. 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?

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R13 905). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of R15 626). 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 27 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 966AverageR15 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 057AverageR15 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 884AverageR16 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR15 246AverageR17 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 630AverageR16 184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 475AverageR18 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 598AverageR18 130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 809AverageR19 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 053AverageR18 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 347AverageR20 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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