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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R8 904

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
May 2 — May 91
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 2 April 2026.

Tue 26/57:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 30/1113:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R15 956
Tue 5/514:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 12/513:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R16 107
Thu 10/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 27/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R16 191
Thu 24/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/1113:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/4R16 747
Sat 19/914:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Wed 30/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R16 848
Wed 13/514:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 20/513:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 29/3R16 864
Mon 15/614:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Fri 14/813:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/3R16 881
Tue 12/57:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 19/513:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/3R16 898
Tue 14/419:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/41:20
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop28h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R16 949
Wed 25/1123:25
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 29/1113:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 29/3R16 965
Wed 25/1120:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 29/1120:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/3R17 723
Sun 18/1016:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 1/111:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3R18 211

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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 956

One-way from

R8 904

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 952
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 26/5-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 500 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 562 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

6:05-8:35

2 stops32h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/7

22:20-14:35

2 stops34h 15m

R20 214

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-9:20

1 stop26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/6

1:20-11:30

1 stop28h 10m

R21 072

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

23:15-19:35

2 stops26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/10

20:00-17:50

1 stop39h 50m

R22 116

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-8:50

1 stop25h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/10

23:00-16:40

1 stop35h 40m

R22 116

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

18:25-18:55

2 stops30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/9

22:20-11:30

2 stops31h 10m

R22 166

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:05-18:14

2 stops28h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/6

10:59-21:25

2 stops28h 26m

R22 267

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:05-18:14

2 stops28h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/6

6:00-21:25

2 stops33h 25m

R22 267

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:05-18:14

2 stops28h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 14/6

8:00-21:25

2 stops31h 25m

R22 267

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

20:00-18:55

2 stops28h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/10

23:00-19:55

2 stops38h 55m

R22 368

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

18:25-18:55

2 stops30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/9

22:20-19:55

3 stops39h 35m

R22 368

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R13 734). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of R15 434). 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 2 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 2 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
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 551 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
9 535 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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 25h 35m. 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 181. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R13 734). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of R15 434). 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 794AverageR15 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 884AverageR15 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 731AverageR16 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR15 058AverageR17 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 438AverageR15 985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 272AverageR17 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 393AverageR17 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 602AverageR19 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 843AverageR18 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 134AverageR18 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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