Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from R9 215

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
Jan 15 — Jan 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in November or February, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 16 December 2025.

Thu 18/1213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12R15 017
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 22mDelta
Mon 30/36:00JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 50mDelta
Deal found 15/12R15 673
Mon 15/1220:50CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 05mDelta
Wed 31/1219:01JFK - CPT
1 stop34h 04mDelta
Deal found 15/12R16 665
Mon 15/1220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R17 254
Thu 18/1220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R17 287
Mon 15/1221:30CPT - LGA
1 stop25h 10mDelta
Wed 31/128:00LGA - CPT
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Deal found 14/12R17 388
Fri 26/1220:50CPT - LGA
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/16:00LGA - CPT
1 stop27h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R17 506
Fri 26/1220:50CPT - EWR
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/115:07EWR - CPT
1 stop18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R17 506
Mon 15/1221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop34h 29mDelta
Wed 31/126:15EWR - CPT
2 stops32h 40mDelta
Deal found 15/12R17 556
Mon 15/1214:25CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1213:45JFK - CPT
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R18 128
Thu 18/128:50CPT - JFK
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1213:45JFK - CPT
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R18 145
Thu 18/1221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Wed 31/1217:30EWR - CPT
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/12R19 591

Find flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 176

One-way from

R9 215

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 011

Good round-trip deal

R16 222 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 114 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/2-27/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Cape Town to New York
4/2
  • 4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 04m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R25 659 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 114 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC).

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to New York that are best for you.

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New York

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Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

23:10-20:30

2 stops28h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 19/2

14:59-19:15

1 stop21h 16m

R15 555

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

23:25-6:35

1 stop38h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

R15 572

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

21:30-10:58

1 stop20h 28m

Newark

Thu 5/2

7:00-19:15

1 stop29h 15m

R15 673

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/12

21:30-23:52

1 stop33h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

21:55-5:50

2 stops25h 55m

R15 791

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-21:57

1 stop31h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

20:00-5:50

2 stops26h 50m

R15 791

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

21:30-7:30

2 stops40h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/4

21:55-5:50

2 stops25h 55m

R15 824

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

21:30-21:57

2 stops30h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/4

21:55-5:50

2 stops25h 55m

R15 824

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-21:00

1 stop30h 30m

Newark

Mon 16/2

15:58-5:50

2 stops30h 52m

R15 841

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

21:30-21:29

1 stop29h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

16:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

R15 858

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

21:30-21:29

1 stop29h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

16:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

R15 858

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to New York. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to New York?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of R13 739). Flying from Cape Town to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 396). 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 NYC?

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 16 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to 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 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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to New York?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to New York?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 512.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to New York?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 53m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to New York?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

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 16 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to New York, such as Emirates, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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 airports serve Cape Town to New York flights?

    The main airport that will take passengers to New York from Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport. This airport is 20 kilometres from the city centre and is the second busiest airport in South Africa. It offers direct flights into Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The airport has a common terminal that links a domestic and an international terminal. There are several airports in New York where your flight might land, but the most common is John F. Kennedy International Airport. Its is located 26 kilometres from Manhattan and offers direct flights to six continents.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to New York?

    Unfortunately, at this time there are no flights that go directly to NYC from Cape Town. However, travellers have the option of taking a flight that includes one or more stopovers. Some of the many airlines that have stopover flights include Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways, and Etihad Airways. Flights that include more than one stop are often less expensive than other flights into New York. These are also typically quicker flights to the destination airport. The fastest flights into New York are 20h 05m in length, while other flights can be nearly twice that amount.

  • What are the stopover options between Cape Town to New York City?

    Flights into New York with a single stop might touch down in various locations like Dubai Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, or Hamad International Airport. Flights with more than a single stop might touch down in O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg followed by Abu Dhabi International Airport or Dubai Airport and then Milan Malpensa Airport. While most flights with two stops are longer than other flights, they are also the least expensive flights in most cases. Etihad Airways and Emirates often offer the best rates on flights into New York.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to New York?

    Anyone who is flying into New York City from Cape Town will need to have a passport to enter. It should have at least six months of validity after your trip. A visa is also required to enter the country.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to New York?

    If you book a flight to New York from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Cape Town Intl to New York per day from 11 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to New York?

    For as low as R15 673, Virgin Atlantic can have you in New York from Cape Town in 20h 28m. Cape Town and New York are separated by a distance of 12585 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to New York is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 744 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines, starting at R13 782 and R14 125 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to New York one-way?

    R8 426 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R8 917 and R12 545, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to New York?

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to New York?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Burj Al Arab can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R413 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square. Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square can be accessed by travelling approximately 16,2 km, 19,6 km, and 23,5 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers in need of a car in London can hire one for about R765 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to New York flights?

  • 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 New York?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of R13 739). Flying from Cape Town to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 396). 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
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 744AverageR15 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 782AverageR15 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 125AverageR16 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 529AverageR15 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR14 912AverageR17 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 375AverageR17 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 428AverageR16 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 571AverageR19 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 672AverageR17 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 119AverageR20 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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