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

Currently priced at $924, Delta will fly you from Cape Town to New York and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $933 and $970, respectively. Users have found that Delta 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 $507. Qatar Airways flights start at $545 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $619 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to New York?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to New York flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to New York?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Cape Town to New York. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New York.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to New York?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 14 days in advance to save up to 4% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 14 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to New York 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $908, or $1,022 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New York?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New York from Cape Town. Users have commonly found prices around $1,068 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $820. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Cape Town-New York flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Cape Town-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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.

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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Most accurate provider	AranGrant 3 stars
Most trusted provider	AranGrant 3 stars
Round-trip from	$924 (Delta)
One-way from	$507 (Kenya Airways)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$973
Good round-trip deal	$1,243 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,220 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 May 1, 2025.

Mon 10/132:35 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop23h 00mKenya Airways

Mon 10/201:45 pmJFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/30

$912

Fri 11/219:30 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop33h 13mDelta

Wed 1/73:00 pmLGA - CPT

1 stop21h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$920

Sun 11/239:30 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop20h 35mDelta

Wed 1/74:00 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop20h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$920

Wed 11/268:30 amCPT - JFK

1 stop21h 15mDelta

Wed 1/74:15 pmJFK - CPT

1 stop20h 00mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$923

Thu 11/131:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/209:15 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop34h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/30

$932

Mon 6/1611:00 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop22h 25mKLM

Mon 6/235:05 pmJFK - CPT

1 stop22h 20mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$933

Mon 6/1611:00 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops26h 30mKLM

Mon 6/233:15 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops24h 10mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$943

Mon 6/1611:00 pmCPT - LGA

2 stops24h 30mKLM

Mon 6/234:00 pmLGA - CPT

2 stops23h 25mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$954

Tue 11/43:20 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops26h 20mAir France

Mon 11/101:00 amJFK - CPT

1 stop22h 30mAir France

Deal found 4/30

$954

Wed 5/2811:15 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/101:00 amJFK - CPT

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$956

Mon 11/2410:15 amCPT - JFK

1 stop36h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 1/69:00 pmJFK - CPT

1 stop28h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/30

$972

Mon 6/164:35 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 6/2212:30 amEWR - CPT

1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$973

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 layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Tue 5/68:05 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop20h 39mDelta

Tue 5/1311:59 amLGA - CPT

2 stops27h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$924

Mon 6/1611:00 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop22h 25mKLM

Mon 6/235:05 pmJFK - CPT

1 stop22h 20mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$933

Wed 5/2811:15 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/101:00 amJFK - CPT

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$956

Wed 5/282:35 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops23h 00mKenya Airways

Wed 6/111:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/30

$970

Mon 6/162:00 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops27h 45mAir France

Sun 6/221:00 amJFK - CPT

2 stops29h 40mAir France

Deal found 4/30

$973

Mon 6/164:35 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 6/2212:30 amEWR - CPT

1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$973

Mon 10/132:35 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops35h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/2010:55 amEWR - CPT

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/30

$1,003

Tue 6/176:55 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 7/87:50 amJFK - CPT

1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/29

$1,060

Mon 6/21:00 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 6/411:20 amJFK - CPT

1 stop41h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/30

$1,067

Mon 5/127:50 pmCPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/288:10 pmEWR - CPT

Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$1,072

Sun 5/188:40 amCPT - JFK

1 stop37h 55mSWISS

Sat 6/288:30 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops38h 15mSWISS

Deal found 4/29

$1,077

Wed 6/186:55 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 7/73:59 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops37h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,095

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to New York. Data last updated May 1, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 5/68:05 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop22h 25mDelta

Tue 5/131:59 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops25h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$924

Tue 5/611:00 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop26h 05mKLM

Mon 5/1212:50 amJFK - CPT

1 stop38h 35mKLM

Deal found 4/29

$1,165

Tue 5/61:05 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Tue 5/1310:20 pmJFK - CPT

3 stops34h 15mEmirates

Deal found 4/29

$1,406

Tue 5/66:55 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop22h 10mBritish Airways

Sat 5/177:50 amJFK - CPT

2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/29

$5,247

Tue 5/65:25 pmCPT - JFK

3 stops32h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 5/1710:00 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/29

$5,387

Tue 5/67:00 pmCPT - LGA

2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/178:45 pmLGA - CPT

2 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$5,450

Tue 5/61:50 pmCPT - EWR

3 stops39h 56mEthiopian Air

Sat 5/175:50 amEWR - CPT

2 stops25h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/29

$5,496

Tue 5/610:40 amCPT - JFK

3 stops49h 19mSingapore Airlines

Tue 5/138:55 pmJFK - CPT

3 stops54h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$6,864

Tue 5/68:05 pmCPT - LGA

1 stop31h 43mDelta

Sat 5/172:29 pmLGA - CPT

2 stops24h 56mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$8,472

Tue 5/63:20 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/179:50 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$8,725

Sat 5/102:20 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways

Sat 5/171:45 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/29

$1,034

Sat 5/103:30 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/1711:25 pmJFK - CPT

2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,046

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 May 1, 2025.

Thu 5/222:30 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/29

$507

Sat 5/179:05 pmCPT - JFK

2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$524

Thu 6/51:00 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/30

$545

Tue 6/34:35 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$619

Thu 6/51:00 pmCPT - EWR

3 stops59h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$633

Mon 5/191:00 pmCPT - LGA

3 stops57h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$662

Thu 6/51:00 pmCPT - LGA

2 stops35h 16mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/30

$728

Sun 7/64:35 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$735

Wed 5/71:05 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop31h 20mEmirates

Deal found 4/30

$763

Thu 6/196:25 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops32h 55mEmirates

Deal found 4/30

$763

Mon 5/191:00 pmCPT - JFK

1 stop32h 10mJetBlue

Deal found 4/29

$765

Sat 9/611:15 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops38h 22mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$816

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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/13

2:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$912

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/19

11:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

12:57 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$928

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/16

11:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/23

5:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$933

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/28

11:15 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops30h 22m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/11

12:59 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$934

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/16

11:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Newark

Mon 6/23

3:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$943

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/16

11:00 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops24h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/23

4:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$954

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/28

11:15 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop43h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/11

11:30 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$956

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/16

2:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops27h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/22

1:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$973

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/16

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Newark

Sun 6/22

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

$973

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/13

2:35 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Newark

Mon 10/20

10:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,003

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to New York in May.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*1 star
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Flightnetwork	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
business-class.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-New York flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Cape Town to New York flights

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

Airports

CPT

CPT's compact layout makes it easy to navigate. Check-in desks are centrally located, with clear signage by airline.

EWR

For a quick trip to NYC, take the AirTrain to NJ Transit for Penn Station. It’s cost-effective and takes about 45 minutes.

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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?

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 $345). 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?

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 25% on airfare.

Rainfall in New York by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Cape Town to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,215 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

KLM

7.8

Good

1,334 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,588 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Related info for your journey

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 $924, Delta will fly you from Cape Town to New York and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $933 and $970, respectively. Users have found that Delta 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 $507. Qatar Airways flights start at $545 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $619 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 $345). 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 Airlines	Cheapest$870	Average$1,188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$871	Average$909	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$507+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to New York, NY (NYC)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in February or May, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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