Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from R8 441

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 March, booked 81 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 10 March 2026.

Thu 23/414:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 27/413:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R15 083
Tue 21/47:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 27/413:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R15 183
Sun 8/1121:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop20h 44m
Delta
Wed 20/117:00
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 466
Fri 6/1121:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop34h 28m
Delta
Wed 20/117:30
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 466
Thu 8/1014:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1013:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/3R15 516
Tue 21/420:05
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop20h 37m
Delta
Thu 30/417:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 533
Tue 21/420:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop20h 10m
Delta
Fri 1/519:35
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 533
Tue 21/420:05
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 50m
Delta
Sat 2/515:29
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 21m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R15 533
Thu 10/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 27/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R15 583
Tue 1/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 15/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/3R15 616
Mon 20/716:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 16/80:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 616
Sun 26/420:05
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop20h 37m
Delta
Wed 27/514:00
LGA
-
CPT
2 stops25h 25m
Delta
Deal found 8/3R15 633

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 083

One-way from

R8 441

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 781

Good round-trip deal

R16 208 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 783 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 23/4-27/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 00m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 373 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 522 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

23:15-22:20

2 stops29h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/6

11:00-21:25

2 stops28h 25m

R16 598

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

23:15-21:20

2 stops28h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/4

14:59-21:25

2 stops24h 26m

R17 198

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/4

20:25-22:50

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/4

18:30-7:05

1 stop30h 35m

R17 414

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

19:50-5:35

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

Mon 27/4

9:00-15:20

2 stops24h 20m

R17 630
Fastest return journey

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

19:50-5:35

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

Sun 3/5

20:40-17:10

Nonstop14h 30m

R17 647

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

20:00-14:10

1 stop24h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/8

19:28-15:20

1 stop37h 52m

R17 730

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:50-16:05

2 stops27h 15m

Newark

Mon 25/5

17:35-11:00

2 stops35h 25m

R18 113

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

16:35-4:35

1 stop42h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/8

6:50-11:50

1 stop23h 00m

R18 230

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:00-9:20

1 stop26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/4

1:20-11:30

1 stop28h 10m

R18 762

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

23:15-22:20

2 stops29h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/7

6:00-17:50

1 stop29h 50m

R19 012

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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 6 March 2026.

Booking 81 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of R13 585). Flying from Cape Town to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of R15 266). 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 10 March 2026.

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?

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 22% 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.

London (LGW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 568.

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 43m.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

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 10 March 2026.
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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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 R17 630, Delta can have you in New York from Cape Town in 15h 45m. 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 606 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways, starting at R13 644 and R14 571 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is 22% 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 340 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 653 and R12 419, 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 points of interest to see during a stopover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Eventim Apollo, Russell Square, and Royal Albert Hall. Eventim Apollo, Russell Square, and Royal Albert Hall can be accessed by travelling approximately 16,2 km, 23,5 km, and 19,6 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers in need of a car in London can hire one for about R415 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of R13 585). Flying from Cape Town to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of R15 266). 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 606AverageR15 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 644AverageR15 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 571AverageR16 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR14 895AverageR17 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 270AverageR15 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 180AverageR17 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 215AverageR17 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 422AverageR18 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 660AverageR18 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 948AverageR19 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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