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$505+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to New York State

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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Thu 10/309:30 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop20h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/1211:58 amEWR - CPT
1 stop24h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/27$853
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Mon 11/39:30 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop21h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 11/1711:58 amEWR - CPT
1 stop24h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$866
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/279:30 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop24h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 12/45:49 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop18h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/27$869
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Sat 11/88:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/159:25 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop38h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$881
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Sun 11/99:30 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop30h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/226:00 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$888
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Sun 11/99:30 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop20h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/228:30 amJFK - CPT
1 stop27h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$888
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Sun 11/99:30 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop30h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/223:38 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 37mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$888
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Thu 11/279:30 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop20h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 12/44:10 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop20h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/27$890
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Tue 11/119:30 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop20h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/1912:28 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop23h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$913
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Wed 11/58:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/128:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop20h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$916
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Thu 10/3011:10 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops27h 23mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/124:00 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop20h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/27$921
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Wed 11/1211:25 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 11/161:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/27$925

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to New York flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$830
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$505
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,052
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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to New York State that are best for you.

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Mon 2/9

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$830

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/9

9:30 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop30h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/22

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$888

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/25

9:30 pm-11:48 am

1 stop21h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$888

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Fri 3/6

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$891

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Fri 3/6

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$891

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Wed 3/4

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$920

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

9:30 pm-10:44 am

1 stop20h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/4

2:50 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$927

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

9:30 pm-10:44 am

1 stop20h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/4

8:59 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 16m

$927

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop24h 24m

Newark

Wed 3/4

6:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$927

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

9:30 pm-11:17 am

1 stop20h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

3:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$928

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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 State

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of $813). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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 NY?

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 October 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to State of New York at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 October 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and SWISS from Cape Town to New York State. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from Cape Town.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to State of New York in 20h 14m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Virgin Atlantic, or Delta to get the fastest option. Cape Town and State of New York are separated by a distance of 7808 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Cape Town Intl - New York LaGuardia, Cape Town Intl - Newark is the most popular route from Cape Town to State of 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 vacation 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 State of New York?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of $813). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to New York

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$860Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$880Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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