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$496+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$829
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$496
(Gurufare)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,141

Good round-trip deal

$988 or less

Good one-way deal

$996 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York
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Thu 11/139:30 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop21h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 11/2011:59 amEWR - CPT
1 stop24h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/9$884
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Sun 10/268:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop26h 09mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/29:10 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop39h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/11$885
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Fri 9/128:05 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop27h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 9/255:00 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop18h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/11$886
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Fri 9/128:05 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop26h 34mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 9/251:15 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop22h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/11$886
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Sun 10/269:30 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop20h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/25:56 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop18h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/11$887
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Fri 9/128:05 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops22h 26mDelta
Thu 9/258:49 amJFK - CPT
2 stops27h 01mDelta
Deal found 9/11$929
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Sun 10/198:05 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/251:50 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$931
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Mon 12/229:30 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop20h 42mDelta
Mon 1/123:00 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/11$932
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Mon 12/229:30 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop21h 18mDelta
Mon 1/128:35 amJFK - CPT
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/11$932
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Mon 12/229:30 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop20h 29mDelta
Mon 1/125:30 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/11$932
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Wed 10/1511:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Sun 10/265:29 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop19h 46mDelta
Deal found 9/9$935
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Sun 12/218:50 amCPT - JFK
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Mon 1/125:40 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/11$936

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to New York that are best for you.

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New York

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/23

8:50 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops28h 38m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/31

1:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$923

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/22

9:30 pm-11:12 am

1 stop20h 42m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/12

3:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$932

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/23

9:30 pm-10:47 am

1 stop20h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/28

8:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop40h 15m

$932

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/25

9:30 pm-11:12 am

1 stop20h 42m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/12

3:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$932

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/22

9:30 pm-10:59 am

1 stop20h 29m

Newark

Mon 1/12

5:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$932

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/22

9:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

Newark

Mon 2/2

5:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$932

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/25

9:30 pm-10:59 am

1 stop20h 29m

Newark

Mon 1/12

4:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$932

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/15

11:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/26

5:29 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 46m

$935

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/23

9:30 pm-11:48 am

1 stop21h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/9

9:30 pm-6:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

$939

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/15

11:15 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops26h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/26

7:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$940

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The best insider tips for Cape Town to New York flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cape Town to New York trip
Airports
CPT

CPT offers a security fast track for eligible passengers, but general lines are usually short, making it rarely worth the extra cost.

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EWR

For a quick trip to NYC, take the AirTrain to Airport Station, then NJ Transit to Penn Station. This journey can take under 45 minutes.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Cape Town to New York. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of $236). Flying from Cape Town to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 September 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Cape Town to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Cape Town to New York on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Cape Town to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $980.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 26h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cape Town to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-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 layover time of 1h 48m.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and SWISS from Cape Town to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to New York. 2 airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York per day.

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

    Departing from Cape Town to New York will take you 20h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7808 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $860, United Airlines will fly you from Cape Town to New York and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $885. Users have found that United Airlines is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $498. Qatar Airways flights start at $600 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $611 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Cape Town to New York are Cape Town Intl - Newark, Cape Town Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl and Cape Town Intl - New York LaGuardia.

  • 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 New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of $236). Flying from Cape Town to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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

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United AirlinesCheapest$860Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$885Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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