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

Departing from Cape Town to New York will take you 24h 04m. 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 $1,027. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 6% 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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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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 September 23, 2026.

Sat 9/262:30 pm -

2 stops35h 15m

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2 stops33h 15m

Deal found 9/20

$958

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Sun 10/189:45 pm -

2 stops33h 15m

Deal found 9/21

$988

Mon 10/263:10 pm -

2 stops35h 05m

Tue 11/109:15 pm -

2 stops33h 55m

Deal found 9/21

$995

Thu 10/223:10 pm -

2 stops34h 35m

Thu 10/2910:15 pm -

2 stops33h 55m

Deal found 9/19

$996

Mon 10/123:10 pm -

2 stops34h 35m

Tue 10/2710:15 pm -

2 stops32h 45m

Deal found 9/21

$997

Thu 10/293:10 pm -

2 stops35h 05m

Thu 11/59:15 pm -

2 stops32h 45m

Deal found 9/21

$998

Thu 9/242:30 pm -

2 stops35h 15m

Fri 10/29:45 pm -

2 stops33h 15m

Deal found 9/20

$999

Mon 11/23:10 pm -

2 stops35h 05m

Sun 11/159:15 pm -

2 stops33h 55m

Deal found 9/21

$1,005

Thu 10/2912:35 pm -

1 stop26h 25m

Wed 11/119:00 pm -

1 stop37h 25m

Deal found 9/22

$1,008

Thu 10/293:10 pm -

2 stops35h 05m

Fri 11/69:15 pm -

2 stops32h 45m

Deal found 9/22

$1,009

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1 stop30h 15m

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2 stops40h 50m

Deal found 9/22

$1,012

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1 stop25h 40m

Fri 11/67:35 pm -

1 stop40h 00m

Deal found 9/22

$1,016

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 September 23, 2026.

Wed 11/119:00 pm -

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$1,018

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Deal found 9/21

$1,054

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1 stop24h 30m

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1 stop22h 40m

Deal found 9/19

$1,082

Mon 11/26:10 pm -

2 stops29h 15m

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1 stop29h 35m

Deal found 9/21

$1,083

Sat 10/3112:55 am -

1 stop42h 00m

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1 stop26h 10m

Deal found 9/22

$1,092

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Nonstop16h 00m

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Nonstop14h 25m

Deal found 9/22

$1,106

Thu 3/188:40 pm -

1 stop21h 40m

Thu 4/87:50 am -

1 stop21h 10m

Deal found 9/19

$1,228

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2 stops35h 05m

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3 stops30h 35m

Deal found 9/20

$1,313

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1 stop24h 55m

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1 stop23h 05m

Deal found 9/22

$1,371

Tue 3/163:10 pm -

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2 stops63h 15m

Deal found 9/19

$1,608

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1 stop29h 51m

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1 stop40h 35m

Deal found 9/21

$1,053

Mon 11/28:50 pm -

2 stops24h 04m

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1 stop18h 35m

Deal found 9/18

$1,056

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1 stop30h 20m

Deal found 9/23

$1,091

Tue 3/168:50 pm -

1 stop18h 41m

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1 stop17h 30m

Deal found 9/19

$1,109

Thu 10/298:50 pm -

1 stop31h 51m

Thu 11/51:59 pm -

2 stops26h 36m

Deal found 9/21

$1,145

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1 stop20h 52m

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1 stop39h 05m

Deal found 9/22

$1,056

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1 stop20h 45m

Deal found 9/18

$1,092

Fri 3/198:50 pm -

1 stop18h 56m

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Nonstop14h 30m

Deal found 9/19

$1,109

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2 stops34h 17m

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1 stop21h 35m

Deal found 9/22

$1,145

Tue 12/228:50 pm -

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1 stop17h 50m

Deal found 9/19

$1,082

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1 stop26h 30m

Wed 5/196:30 pm -

1 stop33h 20m

Deal found 9/22

$1,324

Thu 10/298:50 pm -

1 stop25h 39m

Thu 11/512:00 pm -

2 stops28h 35m

Deal found 9/21

$1,145

Mon 11/28:50 pm -

Nonstop16h 00m

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1 stop27h 10m

Deal found 9/18

$1,163

Sat 10/31:50 pm -

2 stops35h 55m

Mon 10/1211:10 pm -

3 stops33h 00m

Deal found 9/20

$1,441

Tue 11/243:20 pm -

3 stops36h 50m

Sun 11/2911:45 pm -

3 stops31h 50m

Deal found 9/21

$1,444

Mon 10/59:55 am -

2 stops31h 35m

Mon 10/1211:30 am -

2 stops30h 05m

Deal found 9/21

$1,173

Thu 10/298:50 pm -

Nonstop16h 00m

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1 stop32h 50m

Deal found 9/21

$1,176

Thu 10/298:50 pm -

1 stop25h 39m

Thu 11/512:00 pm -

1 stop23h 35m

Deal found 9/21

$1,538

Wed 10/288:35 pm -

2 stops28h 42m

Mon 11/25:45 pm -

2 stops31h 20m

Deal found 9/18

$1,547

Thu 12/315:15 pm -

1 stop36h 15m

Wed 1/612:25 am -

1 stop28h 40m

Deal found 9/22

$1,706

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to New York. Data last updated September 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Thu 9/242:30 pm -

2 stops35h 15m

Fri 10/29:45 pm -

2 stops33h 15m

Deal found 9/20

$999

Sat 9/262:30 pm -

2 stops35h 15m

Sun 10/119:45 pm -

2 stops33h 15m

Deal found 9/20

$958

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2 stops34h 35m

Sun 10/189:45 pm -

2 stops33h 15m

Deal found 9/21

$988

Mon 10/123:10 pm -

2 stops34h 35m

Tue 10/2710:15 pm -

2 stops32h 45m

Deal found 9/21

$997

Sat 10/1711:45 pm -

2 stops29h 42m

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1 stop19h 36m

Deal found 9/22

$1,018

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2 stops40h 50m

Deal found 9/22

$1,012

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2 stops34h 35m

Thu 10/2910:15 pm -

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Deal found 9/19

$996

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2 stops35h 05m

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2 stops33h 55m

Deal found 9/21

$995

Thu 10/293:10 pm -

2 stops35h 05m

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2 stops32h 45m

Deal found 9/21

$998

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1 stop26h 25m

Wed 11/119:00 pm -

1 stop37h 25m

Deal found 9/22

$1,008

Thu 10/293:10 pm -

2 stops35h 05m

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2 stops32h 45m

Deal found 9/22

$1,009

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1 stop25h 40m

Fri 11/67:35 pm -

1 stop40h 00m

Deal found 9/22

$1,016

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 September 23, 2026.

Sat 10/312:20 pm -

1 stop23h 15m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/18

$552

Fri 11/612:35 pm -

1 stop26h 25m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/22

$556

Tue 2/237:20 am -

1 stop30h 15m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/18

$557

Thu 10/11:15 pm -

1 stop31h 55m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/21

$558

Sun 10/117:30 pm -

1 stop25h 40m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/22

$563

Wed 9/301:15 pm -

1 stop25h 45m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/18

$567

Tue 10/202:25 pm -

2 stops23h 10m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/19

$571

Wed 11/2512:35 pm -

1 stop26h 25m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/20

$574

Sat 10/171:15 pm -

1 stop31h 55m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/19

$579

Mon 10/192:25 pm -

2 stops23h 10m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/19

$580

Sun 10/188:15 am -

2 stops29h 20m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/19

$602

Sat 11/2812:55 am -

1 stop28h 35m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/20

$634

Find flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Most accurate provider	Ovago 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Ovago 3 stars
Round-trip from	$988 (Flighttix)
One-way from	$552 (Bravofly)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,082
Good round-trip deal	$892 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,071 or less

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

1:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$567

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/23

9:25 am-3:10 pm

2 stops35h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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

Mon 10/19

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$729

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/6

6:00 am-11:55 am

3 stops36h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$817

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/23

1:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$818

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/24

12:55 am-7:05 pm

3 stops49h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$835

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/2

5:15 pm-8:40 am

2 stops46h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$857

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/6

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

$893

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

$893

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/29

9:00 am-9:10 pm

3 stops43h 10m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$896

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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 September.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Ovago	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
BusinessClass	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Trip.com	Price Accuracy1 star	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 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.

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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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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 $1,031). Flying from Cape Town to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 $996 and $1,165 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $988 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 3-Oct 18).

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% 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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 55m.

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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Expert on EWR

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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.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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

7.8

Good

8,591 reviews

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

Delta

7.8

Good

8,591 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,591 reviews

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,228 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,591 reviews

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

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,591 reviews

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 04m. 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 $1,027. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 6% 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?
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?
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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 $1,031). Flying from Cape Town to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,009	Average$1,121	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,027	Average$1,167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New YorkExplore 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 September 23, 2026.

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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 $996 and $1,165 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $988 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 3-Oct 18).

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Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% 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.

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

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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?

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 55m.

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.

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Cape Town to New York flights typically cost between $996 and $1,165 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $988 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 3-Oct 18).