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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York State from R8 917

CPT — JFK
Oct 29 — Nov 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York

Sun 8/1120:50 -
1 stop27h 42m
Sun 15/1112:10 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 24/9R16 326
Mon 9/1114:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Mon 16/1113:45 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 25/9R16 523
Thu 3/1221:00 -
2 stops33h 26m
Thu 21/115:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 25/9R16 555
Tue 20/107:20 -
1 stop30h 15m
Mon 2/1113:45 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 27/9R16 572
Sun 8/1114:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 24/9R16 588
Sat 3/1013:15 -
1 stop31h 55m
Sun 18/1022:00 -
1 stop30h 15m
Deal found 25/9R16 621
Fri 2/1015:10 -
2 stops34h 50m
Mon 26/1021:55 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 24/9R16 637
Mon 5/1013:15 -
1 stop31h 55m
Wed 21/1022:00 -
1 stop37h 30m
Deal found 27/9R16 654
Fri 16/1013:15 -
1 stop25h 35m
Thu 29/1011:20 -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 26/9R16 736
Sun 4/1014:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Tue 27/1013:45 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 24/9R16 768
Sun 27/914:30 -
2 stops35h 30m
Sat 3/1022:00 -
2 stops33h 00m
Deal found 24/9R16 801
Mon 9/1120:50 -
1 stop30h 23m
Mon 16/1116:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 25/9R17 145

Find flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Round-trip from

R16 326

One-way from

R8 917

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R17 785
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 8/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 07m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 153 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 223 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

14:25-6:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 114

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

0:55-10:55

1 stop41h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 392

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

14:25-7:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 769

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

17:15-23:25

1 stop37h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 212

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

19:30-15:10

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 375

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

9:00-18:55

3 stops39h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 588

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

12:35-9:00

1 stop26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 588

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 638

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

9:00-18:55

3 stops40h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 638

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-15:39

1 stop24h 49m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 014

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R16 916). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 751). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to State of New York flights typically cost between R16 867 and R20 260 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 523 on Kenya Airways (Nov 9–Nov 16).

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,United Airlines, 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
1 577 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 251 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
3 727 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
326 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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 21h 53m. There are 12566 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 241. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of R16 916). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 751). 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 110AverageR16 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 131AverageR15 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 314AverageR18 220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 930AverageR17 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 633AverageR18 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 723AverageR25 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 223AverageR20 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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