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$501+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to New York, NY (NYC)

CPT — NYC
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in January or May, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York

Mon 11/25:15 pm -
1 stop36h 10m
Sat 11/1412:20 am -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 10/31$929
Mon 11/25:15 pm -
1 stop36h 15m
Sat 11/1412:25 am -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 10/31$929
Mon 11/99:00 pm -
1 stop22h 25m
Tue 11/248:40 pm -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 11/2$934
Sun 11/15:15 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Sat 11/1412:20 am -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 10/31$939
Thu 11/195:15 pm -
1 stop36h 15m
Mon 11/2312:25 am -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 10/31$959
Wed 11/185:15 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Sat 11/2812:20 am -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 10/31$960
Wed 11/185:15 pm -
1 stop36h 15m
Sat 11/2812:25 am -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 10/31$960
Tue 11/32:25 pm -
2 stops23h 10m
Mon 2/11:35 pm -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 11/2$974
Thu 11/129:00 pm -
2 stops26h 30m
Wed 11/254:00 pm -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 11/2$976
Wed 11/49:00 pm -
1 stop24h 55m
Thu 11/124:05 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 11/2$978
Fri 12/252:30 pm -
2 stops23h 05m
Wed 1/201:35 pm -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 11/3$981
Thu 11/128:50 pm -
1 stop20h 39m
Wed 11/258:00 am -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 11/2$982

Find flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$959
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$501
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,113

Good round-trip deal

$1,004 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,039 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cape Town Intl-New York (NYC) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Cape Town Intl-New York (NYC) flights.
From Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC).

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Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/23

2:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$622

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/29

8:10 am-6:35 am

2 stops29h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$643

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/9

6:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops47h 15m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$712

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/29

7:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$797

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/4

6:05 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$803

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/14

12:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$804

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/24

8:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$858

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/23

12:00 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops37h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$869

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/23

9:00 am-6:55 pm

3 stops40h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$906

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/11

1:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop31h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$909

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to New York

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to New York

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 $1,035). Flying from Cape Town to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,260). 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?

When flying from Cape Town to 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to New York flights typically cost between $1,026 and $1,260 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $959 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 19-Nov 23).

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,087.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 24h 20m.

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 08m.

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 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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
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John Walton

Expert on CPT

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines 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.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

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.

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

    Departing from Cape Town to New York will take you 24h 49m. 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 $1,009, Qatar Airways will fly you from Cape Town to New York and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $1,028. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 7% 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 $512. Qatar Airways flights start at $553 while deals on JetBlue start at $773 one-way.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of $1,035). Flying from Cape Town to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,260). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,009Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,028Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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