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The best prices from Cape Town to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC)

CPT - NYC
Price
R14 657 - R17 369
NYC
Temperature
6 - 30 °C
NYC
Rainfall
65 - 130 mm
Popular in December High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Cheapest in February Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Round-trip from $14,657 From Cape Town to New York
One-way from $520 One-way flight from Cape Town to New York
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to New York?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to New York at least 28 days early can save you up to 6% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 28 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to New York for as little as R220 264 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R228 541 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to New York from Cape Town average R13 197. You can even find prices in October for less than R13 197, as users have found deals to New York from as low as R11 176. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to New York from Cape Town. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 10%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to New York (CPT - NYC)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to New York at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York in September, October 2020

The best prices found for CPT to NYC flights in September, October
5 Oct - 22 Nov
R722pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
   
2 STOPS
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
5 Oct - 22 Nov
R734pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
 
1 STOP
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
26 Oct - 2 Nov
R771pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
 
1 STOP
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl

Cape Town to New York 2020 flight deals

Cheap flights to New York from Cape Town found for this year
5 Oct - 22 Nov
R722pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
   
2 STOPS
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
5 Oct - 22 Nov
R734pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
 
1 STOP
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
5 Dec - 15 Jan
R758pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Turkish Airlines
 
1 STOP
EWR
Newark
EWR
Newark
Turkish Airlines
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to New York

Late deals on return flights to New York from Cape Town, departing today and this week
22 Sep - 21 Oct
R1 282pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
JFK
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl

One-way flights to New York from Cape Town

The cheapest one-way flights from Cape Town to New York
8:15 - 9:25
Qatar Airways
1 stop
32h 10m
CPT - JFK
Qatar Airways
R8 497
qatarairways.com
13:35 - 17:20
Turkish Airlines
1 stop
34h 45m
CPT - EWR
Turkish Airlines
R9 200
KAYAK
13:25 - 8:55
Emirates
1 stop
26h 30m
CPT - JFK
Emirates
R9 232
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Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Cape Town to New York flights.

Flight FAQs

From Cape Town to New York

Can I find flights from Cape Town to New York for under R800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to New York for under R800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just R722, but on average you can expect to pay R772.

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to New York for under R700 on Cheapflights?

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to New York, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.

Are there last-minute flights available from Cape Town to New York for under R1 300?

There are currently 1+ open flights from Cape Town to New York within the next 7 days for less than R1 300.

Is Cape Town weather warmer or cooler than New York?

Temperatures around the 30 °Cs can be experienced in July. The weather in New York is hotter than in Cape Town. Plan for potential changes in flight availability as peak weather approaches in this location.

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

Airlines like Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways fly from Cape Town to New York in about 19h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 18m. 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 flying from Cape Town to New York return?

According to our current data, British Airways (R11 798), and Turkish Airlines (R12 386) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to New York. British Airways is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 778. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to New York for a low price.

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Destination information for New York

Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Cape Town to New York
Today's exchange rate
R1 = $0,07
Average temperature for September in New York
26.0 °C
Avg rainfall for September in New York
110.0 mm

Airports servicing Cape Town

Cape Town (CPT)

Airports servicing New York

John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK)
Newark Intl (EWR)
La Guardia (LGA)

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