Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to New York?

Flights connecting via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 35m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to New York?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 51m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to New York?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to New York

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to New York?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average return price of R14 739.

How many flights depart from Cape Town to New York on average per week?

The number of flights available between Cape Town and New York is 3 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and New York?

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 49% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which airlines fly to New York?

United Airlines, KLM and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York?

There are 11 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R19 161 to R15 924. The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 713.

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14:25 - 7:35

CPT

JFK

23h 10m

2 stops

13:45 - 13:35

JFK

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

R16 713Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27

19:30 - 22:20

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JFK

32h 50m

1 stop

21:00 - 10:30

JFK

CPT

30h 30m

1 stop

R16 828Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Nov 7

14:25 - 7:35

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JFK

23h 10m

2 stops

13:45 - 6:00

JFK

CPT

34h 15m

1 stop

R16 844Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27

13:15 - 8:50

CPT

JFK

25h 35m

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22:00 - 10:15

JFK

CPT

30h 15m

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R16 959Qatar Airways

Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 29

13:15 - 8:50

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JFK

25h 35m

1 stop

1:20 - 17:30

JFK

CPT

34h 10m

1 stop

R17 008Qatar Airways

Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24

19:50 - 5:05

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EWR

15h 15mdirect

20:25 - 17:10

EWR

CPT

14h 45mdirect

R18 241United Airlines

Sat, Jun 20 - Sun, Jul 5

19:50 - 5:05

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EWR

15h 15mdirect

20:25 - 17:10

EWR

CPT

14h 45mdirect

R18 257United Airlines

Sat, Jun 20 - Sun, Jul 5

16:35 - 22:30

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EWR

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1:25 - 11:50

EWR

CPT

27h 25m

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R18 602Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 1

20:05 - 12:29

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LGA

22h 24m

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11:00 - 17:50

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CPT

24h 50m

1 stop

R19 243Delta

Sun, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 22

20:05 - 16:40

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LGA

26h 35m

1 stop

8:00 - 18:35

LGA

CPT

27h 35m

1 stop

R19 276Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 1

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to New York

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Kenya Airways

Sept 10

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

23h 10m

2 stops

JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sept 27

JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 50m

2 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R16 713

Kenya Airways

Sept 10

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

23h 10m

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JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sept 27

JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 15m

1 stop

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

R16 844

Kenya Airways

Sept 10

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

23h 10m

2 stops

JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sept 27

JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 15m

1 stop

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

R17 074

Emirates flights from Cape Town to New York

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Emirates

Oct 15

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

28h 55m

2 stops

JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 6

JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 25m

2 stops

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R19 243

Emirates

May 25

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

35h 40m

2 stops

JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

May 28

JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

42h 10m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

R19 358

Emirates

May 18

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

31h 10m

1 stop

JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

Aug 14

JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 20m

2 stops

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

R19 572

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R16 713

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Cape Town Intl

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19:30-22:20

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21:00-10:30

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R16 828

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CPT - JFK

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Cape Town Intl

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R16 844

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Cape Town Intl

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13:15-8:50

1 stop25h 35m

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22:00-10:15

1 stop30h 15m

R16 959

Cape TownNew York

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

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R17 008

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Sat 20/6

19:50-5:05

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Sun 5/7

20:25-17:10

Nonstop14h 45m

R18 241

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CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

19:50-5:05

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R18 257

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Mon 19/10

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1:25-11:50

1 stop27h 25m

R18 602

Cape TownNew York

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CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

20:05-12:29

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New York LaGuardia

Mon 22/6

11:00-17:50

1 stop24h 50m

R19 243

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

20:05-16:40

1 stop26h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/11

8:00-18:35

1 stop27h 35m

R19 276

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and New York?

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The month of June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from Cape Town, with most prices found around R1 988. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of June, then book flights to New York from Cape Town during October instead. Flights to New York in October, while not as cheap as those in June, still average around R2 054.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to New York from Cape Town is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as R16 454. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to New York is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R20 885.

What is the cheapest Cape Town Intl to New York flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around R17 286 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from Cape Town for as low as R16 614 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to New York flights?

You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to New York flight.

How have Cape Town to New York flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Cape Town to New York flights are approximately 16% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to New York

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to New York according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R22 795
Fastest flight time	15h 15m
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in New York	3 airports

The best one-way flight to New York from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R22 795. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 123.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to New York takes 15h 15m

Direct flights go from Cape Town to New York on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is United Airlines..

There are 3 airports in New York. From Cape Town there are direct flights to Newark (EWR).

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How far is Cape Town Intl to New York by plane?
Cape Town Intl and New York are 12558,4 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 15h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York?
There are 11 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to New York?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Cape Town to New York is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 97,50% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A350-900 at 2,50%.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to New York?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and New York, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 28% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Atlantic with 19%, KLM with 16%, and Emirates with 9%.

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 468	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 688 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 556	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R14 353	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 073	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 453 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 240	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 517 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 971	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 367 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R16 006	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 589 reviews	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R16 210	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 722 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 445	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 729	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 980 reviews	Search British Airways flights

United Airlines Flights From Cape Town to New York
United Airlines flies from Cape Town to New York around 3 times per week, with 9 723 momondo users rating the airline 7,4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Cape Town to New York in the last 72 hours was R16 210 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R18 121 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to New York from Cape Town which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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