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$443+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to New York State

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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 luglio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$894
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$443
(Norse)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,145
From Cape Town Intl to New York
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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 luglio 31, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 9/231:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
lun 9/2910:55 amEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/30$894
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun 12/19:30 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop34h 31mDelta
mer 12/316:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/29$928
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun 8/411:00 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops27h 30mDelta
lun 8/117:59 amLGA - CPT
2 stops27h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/29$941
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun 8/411:00 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops29h 34mDelta
lun 8/111:30 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/29$941
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dom 9/2111:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop25h 50mKLM
dom 9/289:10 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop42h 15mKLM
Deal found 7/30$948
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 10/72:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
lun 10/131:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/29$952
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gio 9/47:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines
ven 9/198:25 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$980
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dom 8/311:15 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops25h 20mKLM
dom 8/104:00 pmLGA - CPT
2 stops23h 10mKLM
Deal found 7/29$993
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gio 9/112:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
mer 10/151:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,012
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dom 9/214:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop41h 55mTurkish Airlines
sab 9/2712:35 amJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,017
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mar 10/74:35 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
mer 10/1512:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,027
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dom 8/38:00 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop28h 43mUnited Airlines
dom 8/107:29 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop37h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,030

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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 Town

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New York

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

mar 9/23

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

lun 9/29

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$894

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

lun 12/1

9:30 pm-1:01 am

1 stop34h 31m

Newark

mer 12/31

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$928

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

dom 9/21

11:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom 9/28

9:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop42h 15m

$948

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mer 1/14

8:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop33h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sab 2/28

12:25 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$949

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mar 10/7

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun 10/13

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$952

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

ven 12/26

9:30 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops31h 28m

New York LaGuardia

lun 1/5

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$973

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

gio 9/4

7:50 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Newark

ven 9/19

8:25 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

$980

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

gio 9/11

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mer 10/15

1:45 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,012

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

dom 9/21

4:35 pm-4:30 am

1 stop41h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sab 9/27

12:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 15m

$1,017

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

mar 10/7

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Newark

mer 10/15

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

$1,027

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 luglio 31, 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to State of New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 luglio 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta, and KLM from Cape Town to New York State. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,607 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 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.

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

    $443 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Hahn Air, with prices starting from $479 and $534, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Newark or Cape Town Intl - New York LaGuardia, Cape Town Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Cape Town to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 luglio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$885Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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