Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from R9 230
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CPT — NYC
Jun 11 — Jun 181
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 76 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday 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 12 May 2026.
Thu 10/914:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 27/913:45
JFK
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CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/5R16 686
Sat 26/913:15
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/911:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R16 719
Tue 24/1114:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 2/1213:45
JFK
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CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/5R16 817
Tue 6/107:20
CPT
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JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Fri 13/1113:45
JFK
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CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/5R16 834
Fri 11/913:15
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 2/101:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/5R16 899
Thu 18/613:15
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/61:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R16 998
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/611:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop40h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R17 031
Wed 16/923:30
CPT
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JFK
1 stop38h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 20/913:45
JFK
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CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/5R17 113
Tue 6/1014:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 17/1113:45
JFK
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CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/5R17 129
Tue 20/107:20
CPT
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JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/1113:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/5R17 146
Wed 18/1117:15
CPT
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EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/110:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5R17 474
Thu 8/1019:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 15/1120:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5R18 262
Best flights from Cape Town to New York
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to New York that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 May 2026.
Fri 9/1020:00
CPT
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LGA
1 stop28h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 16/1115:50
LGA
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CPT
1 stop17h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5R19 461
Sat 6/619:30
CPT
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JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/61:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R20 184
Mon 22/613:50
CPT
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JFK
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/722:20
JFK
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CPT
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5R20 348
Sun 5/714:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 12/713:45
JFK
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CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/5R20 808
Thu 4/615:20
CPT
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JFK
3 stops33h 35m
Emirates
Sun 7/622:20
JFK
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CPT
2 stops31h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 9/5R22 680
Fri 11/920:05
CPT
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LGA
1 stop29h 18m
Delta
Sat 3/1017:00
LGA
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CPT
1 stop18h 50m
Delta
Deal found 10/5R24 717
Thu 9/723:15
CPT
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EWR
2 stops28h 45m
KLM
Sun 26/723:55
EWR
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CPT
2 stops39h 30m
KLM
Deal found 8/5R25 456
Mon 18/518:50
CPT
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EWR
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Sat 23/519:29
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 11/5R27 262
Wed 16/917:55
CPT
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LGA
2 stops35h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 20/919:48
LGA
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CPT
1 stop37h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5R20 299
Thu 25/66:05
CPT
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JFK
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/722:20
JFK
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CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5R21 005
Sat 20/613:15
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/722:00
JFK
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CPT
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R22 023
Mon 18/513:15
CPT
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JFK
2 stops35h 40m
Emirates
Sat 23/511:20
JFK
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CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 11/5R23 304
Mon 22/613:15
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/711:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop40h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R22 237
Fri 31/720:00
CPT
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EWR
1 stop19h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 24/89:15
EWR
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CPT
2 stops24h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5R22 861
Fri 30/100:30
CPT
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LGA
2 stops29h 15m
Delta
Sun 22/1116:00
LGA
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CPT
2 stops23h 40m
Delta
Deal found 10/5R26 014
Fri 19/613:15
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/722:00
JFK
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CPT
3 stops56h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/5R23 304
Mon 1/623:15
CPT
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LGA
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Thu 11/616:00
LGA
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CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/5R26 786
Mon 18/518:25
CPT
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EWR
2 stops32h 55m
Emirates
Sat 23/523:55
EWR
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CPT
3 stops32h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 11/5R27 344
Mon 22/613:15
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/71:20
JFK
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CPT
3 stops53h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/5R23 304
Wed 7/1023:15
CPT
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LGA
2 stops30h 19m
Delta
Sat 14/1115:00
LGA
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CPT
2 stops24h 40m
Delta
Deal found 8/5R27 985
Mon 15/613:15
CPT
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EWR
2 stops38h 05m
Emirates
Sun 28/623:55
EWR
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CPT
3 stops62h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 12/5R28 034
Mon 22/619:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 13/710:05
EWR
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CPT
1 stop23h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5R30 514
Mon 3/89:00
CPT
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EWR
3 stops66h 20m
Emirates
Sat 8/823:55
EWR
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CPT
2 stops34h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 10/5R28 215
Thu 10/923:15
CPT
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LGA
2 stops28h 12m
Delta
Sun 27/98:30
LGA
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CPT
2 stops30h 55m
Delta
Deal found 7/5R29 594
Sun 4/1020:00
CPT
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LGA
1 stop33h 22m
United Airlines
Fri 13/1119:48
LGA
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CPT
1 stop37h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5R30 695
Sat 20/619:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 6/715:08
EWR
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CPT
1 stop18h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5R32 567
Direct flights from Cape Town to New York
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to New York based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 May 2026.
Sat 20/619:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 5/720:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5R21 678
Thu 21/519:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/520:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5R28 872
Sat 20/619:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 10/720:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/5R29 463
Sat 16/519:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 27/520:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5R30 432
Thu 11/619:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 17/620:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5R30 465
Sat 20/619:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 15/720:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/5R32 501
Thu 25/619:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 29/720:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5R32 977
Mon 22/619:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 10/720:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/5R32 994
Sat 16/519:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 29/520:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5R33 536
Mon 22/619:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/720:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5R33 552
Thu 9/719:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 26/720:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5R34 472
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to New York. Data last updated 12 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 11/519:35
CPT
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JFK
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/51:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R17 967
Mon 18/514:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Fri 14/813:45
JFK
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CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/5R17 720
Mon 18/59:00
CPT
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JFK
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/813:45
JFK
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CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5R18 000
Tue 19/520:00
CPT
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LGA
1 stop28h 43m
United Airlines
Fri 14/819:29
LGA
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CPT
1 stop37h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5R18 394
Tue 19/520:00
CPT
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EWR
1 stop21h 33m
United Airlines
Fri 14/819:13
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops38h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5R18 394
Tue 19/520:00
CPT
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LGA
1 stop28h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 27/513:25
LGA
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CPT
2 stops38h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5R19 330
Tue 19/520:00
CPT
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EWR
1 stop19h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 27/519:29
EWR
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CPT
2 stops32h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5R19 330
Fri 12/619:30
CPT
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JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/611:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop40h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R17 359
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/611:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop40h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R17 031
Thu 18/613:15
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/61:20
JFK
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CPT
1 stop34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R16 998
Fri 19/613:15
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/611:20
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R17 195
Wed 24/613:15
CPT
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JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/722:00
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/5R18 147
One-way flights from Cape Town to New York
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to New York. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 May 2026.
Sun 17/514:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/5R9 230
Tue 9/619:30
CPT
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JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/5R9 263
Wed 3/623:30
CPT
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JFK
1 stop38h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/5R9 509
Mon 25/519:30
CPT
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JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R9 837
Sat 6/619:30
CPT
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JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R10 051
Sat 23/514:20
CPT
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JFK
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/5R10 133
Thu 21/514:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/5R10 149
Sun 24/514:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/5R10 314
Sat 23/520:25
CPT
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JFK
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5R10 363
Sat 6/618:10
CPT
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JFK
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R10 396
Sun 13/90:10
CPT
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LGA
2 stops45h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R10 954
Mon 13/716:35
CPT
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EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5R11 693
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 12 May 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to New York that are best for you.
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Cheapest return flight
Cape TownNew York
CPT - LGA
CPTLGA
Cape Town Intl
Fri 9/10
20:00-18:32
1 stop28h 32m
New York LaGuardia
Mon 16/11
15:50-16:10
1 stop17h 20m
R19 461
Cape TownNew York
CPT - JFK
CPTJFK
Cape Town Intl
Sat 6/6
19:30-22:30
1 stop33h 00m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 26/6
1:20-17:30
1 stop34h 10m
R20 184
Cape TownNew York
CPT - LGA
CPTLGA
Cape Town Intl
Wed 16/9
17:55-23:27
2 stops35h 32m
New York LaGuardia
Sun 20/9
19:48-15:20
1 stop37h 32m
R20 299
Cape TownNew York
CPT - JFK
CPTJFK
Cape Town Intl
Mon 22/6
13:50-16:00
2 stops32h 10m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 13/7
22:20-18:55
2 stops38h 35m
R20 348
Cape TownNew York
CPT - JFK
CPTJFK
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/7
14:25-7:35
2 stops23h 10m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 12/7
13:45-13:35
2 stops41h 50m
R20 808
Cape TownNew York
CPT - JFK
CPTJFK
Cape Town Intl
Thu 25/6
6:05-16:00
2 stops39h 55m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 29/7
22:20-14:10
2 stops33h 50m
R21 005
Cape TownNew York
CPT - JFK
CPTJFK
Cape Town Intl
Sat 20/6
13:15-8:50
1 stop25h 35m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 6/7
22:00-17:30
1 stop37h 30m
R22 023
Cape TownNew York
CPT - JFK
CPTJFK
Cape Town Intl
Mon 22/6
13:15-8:50
1 stop25h 35m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 13/7
11:20-10:15
1 stop40h 55m
R22 237
Cape TownNew York
CPT - JFK
CPTJFK
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/6
15:20-18:55
3 stops33h 35m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 7/6
22:20-11:30
2 stops31h 10m
R22 680
Cape TownNewark
CPT - EWR
CPTEWR
Cape Town Intl
Fri 31/7
20:00-9:42
1 stop19h 42m
Newark
Mon 24/8
9:15-15:20
2 stops24h 05m
R22 861
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to New York
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to New York?
Booking 75 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of R1 987). Flying from Cape Town to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of R51 502). 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 12 May 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 385.
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 12 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to New York, such as Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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 R20 808, United Airlines can have you in New York from Cape Town in 23h 10m. Cape Town and New York are separated by a distance of 12551 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 Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 459 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R13 548 and R14 344 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic 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 256 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 898 and R11 847, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to New York?
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.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to New York?
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. Nairobi ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Cape Town to New York flights.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in London?
Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Royal Albert Hall, Russell Square, and Tower Bridge. Royal Albert Hall, Russell Square, and Tower Bridge can be accessed by travelling approximately 19,6 km, 23,5 km, and 26,6 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers in need of a car in London can hire one for about R382 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to New York flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to New York is Dubai. Dubai is followed by Washington, D.C. in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Cape Town to New York.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of R1 987). Flying from Cape Town to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of R51 502). 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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