Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to New York flights typically cost between R18 274 and R24 286 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 875 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 5-Oct 12).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 44m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 22% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to New York on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to New York flights typically cost between R18 274 and R24 286 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 875 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 5-Oct 12).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 403.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

For as low as R16 433, Virgin Atlantic can have you in New York from Cape Town in 22h 06m. 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to New York is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 095 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and United Airlines, starting at R14 472 and R14 874 round-trip. SWISS is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

R8 783 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 Turkish Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from R10 837 and R14 574, respectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 13 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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of R771). Flying from Cape Town to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular route from Cape Town to 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.

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider Air France, British Airways or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to New York.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to New York is Dubai. Nairobi follows Dubai in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to New York flights. Amsterdam ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Cape Town to New York flights.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to New York is Doha. Doha is followed by Washington, D.C. in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Cape Town to New York. London sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Cape Town to New York route.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, or Dubai Mall can do so by traveling 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R180 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Saturday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 47% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Cape Town to New York, book at least 14 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 18% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R14 998 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R22 967.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to New York. Flights to New York from Cape Town in February are about R19 052 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R14 839.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to NYC?

Accepted Answer

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 12 different airlines.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to New York that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to New York?

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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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to New York?

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Deals for Cape Town to New York flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to New York?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to New York from Cape Town.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to New York with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Cape Town to New York with no change fees.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to New York become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Cape Town to New York on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Question 31

What airports serve Cape Town to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 32

Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Round-trip from	R14 875
One-way from	R8 783
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 586
Good round-trip deal	R17 210 or less
Good one-way deal	R18 701 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR14 095	AverageR16 211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 472	AverageR15 721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	CheapestR14 874	AverageR18 893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR15 299	AverageR16 840	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR15 702	AverageR18 296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 804	AverageR16 769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	CheapestR16 242	AverageR17 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Air France	CheapestR16 897	AverageR18 449	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 058	AverageR20 176	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 555	AverageR18 865	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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