Latest deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs
Reviews
Price Alerts

Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from R9 684

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to New York departing on 13/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Find the cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York

Cheap return flights

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to New York.
Delta Logo
23:15 - 22:50CPT-JFK
29h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
19:19 - 21:25JFK-CPT
20h 06m1 stop
R16 625Delta
Find Deal
Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Delta Logo
23:15 - 9:00CPT-EWR
39h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:40 - 21:25EWR-CPT
30h 45m2 stops
R16 998Delta
Find Deal
Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Kenya Airways Logo
14:35 - 7:35CPT-JFK
23h 00m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:45 - 21:40JFK-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
R17 017Kenya Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Jan 12
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:05CPT-JFK
25h 50m1 stop
KLM Logo
17:30 - 21:25JFK-CPT
21h 55m1 stop
R17 278KLM
Find Deal
Wed, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 11
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:23CPT-LGA
24h 08m2 stops
KLM Logo
17:00 - 21:25LGA-CPT
22h 25m2 stops
R17 371KLM
Find Deal
Wed, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 11
Kenya Airways Logo
14:35 - 7:35CPT-JFK
23h 00m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 22:10JFK-CPT
26h 25m1 stop
R18 080Kenya Airways
Find Deal
Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 17:02CPT-EWR
27h 02m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:30EWR-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
R19 293United Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, May 11 - Sun, May 18
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 5:35CPT-EWR
15h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:10 - 17:10EWR-CPT
15h 00mdirect
R19 946United Airlines
Find Deal
Mon, May 19 - Wed, May 28
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 14:25CPT-JFK
26h 00m1 stop
Emirates Logo
11:20 - 16:50JFK-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
R21 998Emirates
Find Deal
Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 21:20CPT-EWR
38h 15m2 stops
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 16:50EWR-CPT
34h 55m2 stops
R21 998Emirates
Find Deal
Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28

KLM flights from Cape Town to New York

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to New York flight tickets
KLM
Jun 4
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
JFK19:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 11
JFK17:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 278
Find similar
KLM
Jun 4
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
25h 52m
2 stops
EWR19:07Newark
Jun 11
EWR15:15Newark
24h 10m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 371
Find similar
KLM
May 28
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
24h 51m
2 stops
JFK13:16New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 10
JFK18:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 483
Find similar

Air France flights from Cape Town to New York

Our best Air France deals on Cape Town to New York flight tickets
Air France
Jun 10
CPT14:00Cape Town Intl
26h 30m
2 stops
JFK10:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 16
JFK1:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
R18 117
Find similar
Air France
May 28
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
27h 40m
2 stops
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 10
JFK1:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
R18 677
Find similar
Air France
Sept 7
CPT9:00Cape Town Intl
36h 45m
2 stops
JFK15:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sept 13
JFK1:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
R18 714
Find similar

See travel insights to New York from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to New York

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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 February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from Cape Town, with most prices found around R17 968. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to New York from Cape Town during May instead. Flights to New York in May, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around R18 155.

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 R17 569. 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 R27 693.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New York is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Cape Town to New York in the morning for as low as R16 868. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to New York, so prices are often more expensive at around R24 397 per ticket.

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

Fly from Cape Town Intl to Newark for the best Cape Town Intl - New York flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Cape Town when booking 26 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around R19 644 when searching 26 weeks out.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 R18 658 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to New York flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town Intl to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

As of April 2025, prices for Cape Town to New York flights are approximately 3% 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.
Estimated return price

Cheap Cape Town to New York (CPT to NYC) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to New York

Best price found

R9 684

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 R9 684. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 625.
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 near New York: Newark (EWR), New York LaGuardia (LGA), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to New York?


Best airlines flying from Cape Town to New York

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cape Town to New York with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
SWISSPriceFrom R14 368Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 587 reviews
Search SWISS flights
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R15 249Free CancellationRating
7,2
769 reviews
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R15 609Free CancellationRating
6,8
262 reviews
Search Kenya Airways flights
United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 672Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 689 reviews
Search United Airlines flights
Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 929Free CancellationRating
7,4
642 reviews
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
DeltaPriceFrom R16 020Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 922 reviews
Search Delta flights
Air FrancePriceFrom R16 480Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 444 reviews
Search Air France flights
KLMPriceFrom R16 541Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 334 reviews
Search KLM flights
Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 974Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 561 reviews
Search Qatar Airways flights
British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 987Free CancellationRating
6,6
6 827 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 8 689 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 R840 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R1 082 for United Airlines flights on this route.


Travelling to a place near New York?

Book flights to New York if you plan to visit one of these locations
Queens
Carteret
Stamford
East Rutherford
Elizabeth
Fishkill

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Cape Town to New York?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to New York from Cape Town.

Can I find flights from Cape Town to New York with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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.

How can momondo help me find flights from Cape Town to New York?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Cape Town and New York by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Cape Town to New York right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to New York from Cape Town. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.


An easier way to manage your New York trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
From?
To?
Fri 2/5
Fri 9/5

Find better results for your trip to the United States

Fly into one of these airports located in New York

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 21.9 km from New York