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$479+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
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dom. 8/3
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Cheap 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 julio 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$936
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$479
(Gurufare)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,145

Good round-trip deal

$1,026 or less

Good one-way deal

$995 or less
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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 julio 29, 2025.

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lun. 12/19:30 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop34h 31mDelta
mié. 12/316:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/29$928
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jue. 9/47:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines
vie. 9/198:25 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$936
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jue. 9/252:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
mié. 10/11:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/28$937
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mar. 8/511:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop29h 35mDelta
mar. 8/122:19 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops25h 06mDelta
Deal found 7/28$938
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lun. 8/411:00 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops28h 26mDelta
lun. 8/111:59 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop21h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/29$941
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mié. 9/1011:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop25h 50mKLM
mié. 9/175:30 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops21h 55mKLM
Deal found 7/27$941
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mar. 11/188:50 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/2510:00 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$991
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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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mar. 11/188:50 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop28h 54mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/252:55 pmLGA - CPT
2 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$994
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jue. 9/184:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop41h 55mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 9/2712:35 amJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$997
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mié. 9/1011:15 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 45mKLM
mié. 9/175:00 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Deal found 7/27$1,002
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vie. 9/266:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/11:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,022

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

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Price

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/4

7:50 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Newark

vie. 9/19

8:25 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

$936

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/25

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 10/1

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$937

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mié. 9/10

11:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/17

5:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$941

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

dom. 8/24

8:05 pm-9:46 am

1 stop19h 41m

New York LaGuardia

dom. 8/31

12:59 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$942

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

dom. 8/24

8:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop29h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 8/31

6:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$942

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

dom. 8/24

8:05 pm-10:59 am

1 stop20h 54m

Newark

dom. 8/31

3:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$942

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/18

8:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Newark

mar. 11/25

10:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop29h 55m

$991

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/18

8:50 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop28h 54m

New York LaGuardia

mar. 11/25

2:55 pm-7:40 am

2 stops33h 45m

$994

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/18

4:35 pm-4:30 am

1 stop41h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 9/27

12:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 15m

$997

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

mié. 9/10

11:15 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Newark

mié. 9/17

5:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$1,002

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

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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 July 25, 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 81 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 $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 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 julio 29, 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 24% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to New York?

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: 16h 25m.

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 julio 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, and KLM 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,979 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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?

    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.

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

    Currently priced at $936, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Kenya Airways and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $937 and $941, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 13% 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 $479. Norse Atlantic UK flights start at $505 while deals on Hahn Air start at $565 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Cape Town Intl - Newark 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 $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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