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 R16 534 and R18 811 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 362 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 10–Nov 21).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 249.

Question 2

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 2h 27m.

Question 3

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 R16 534 and R18 811 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 362 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 10–Nov 21).

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to New York on Cheapflights.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

For as low as R17 111, Turkish Airlines can have you in New York from Cape Town in 26h 08m. 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 Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 198 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and KLM, starting at R14 226 and R15 416 round-trip. Kenya Airways 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 296 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from R8 907 and R16 479, respectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 52 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of R17 128). Flying from Cape Town to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 923). 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

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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 13

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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Newark or Cape Town Intl - New York LaGuardia.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Consider United Airlines, Qatar Airways or KLM when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to New York.

Question 15

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 Amsterdam. London follows Amsterdam in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to New York flights.

Question 16

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 Dubai. Dubai is followed by London in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Cape Town to New York.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Rembrandt Square, Museumplein, and Rijksmuseum are currently the most popular points of interest in Amsterdam at the moment. Those on a stopover in Amsterdam interested in visiting Rembrandt Square, Museumplein, or Rijksmuseum can do so by traveling 11,0 km, 9,7 km, and 9,9 km, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Royal Albert Hall, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Royal Albert Hall, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus can be accessed by travelling approximately 19,6 km, 23,1 km, and 22,7 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers in need of a car in London can hire one for about R536 per day.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to New York as you normally would.

Question 20

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 7 different airlines.

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 26

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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	R15 362
One-way from	R6 435
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R17 276
Good round-trip deal	R16 580 or less
Good one-way deal	R20 630 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 198	AverageR16 440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 226	AverageR15 433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR15 416	AverageR18 332	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 037	AverageR17 388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 744	AverageR18 911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 835	AverageR20 635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR19 190	AverageR20 837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to New York as you normally would.

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 R16 534 and R18 811 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 362 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 10–Nov 21).

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.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% 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.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 249.

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 44m.

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 2h 27m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to 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 New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

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

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 Amsterdam?

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

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?

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

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

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

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Cape Town to New York flights typically cost between R16 534 and R18 811 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 362 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 10–Nov 21).