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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from R8 719

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:50 - 16:59CPT-JFK
26h 09m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:25 - 19:15JFK-CPT
23h 50m1 stop
R15 328Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55CPT-EWR
25h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:00EWR-CPT
20h 00m1 stop
R15 398Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 5
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 6:35CPT-JFK
23h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:45 - 13:35JFK-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
R16 189Kenya Airways
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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30
Kenya Airways Logo
23:25 - 6:35CPT-JFK
38h 10m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:45 - 13:35JFK-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
R16 470Kenya Airways
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 23
KLM Logo
18:25 - 13:30CPT-JFK
25h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
0:50 - 21:25JFK-CPT
38h 35m1 stop
R16 646KLM
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Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 21
KLM Logo
15:20 - 14:55CPT-EWR
30h 35m2 stops
KLM Logo
12:05 - 21:55EWR-CPT
26h 50m2 stops
R16 840KLM
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 29
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 15:10CPT-JFK
32h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:00 - 10:50JFK-CPT
30h 50m1 stop
R17 648Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 9:00CPT-JFK
26h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 - 10:50JFK-CPT
27h 30m1 stop
R17 666Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 17
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 5:50CPT-EWR
16h 00mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:35 - 18:00EWR-CPT
14h 25mdirect
R17 982United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 30
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 5:20CPT-EWR
15h 30mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:35 - 17:00EWR-CPT
14h 25mdirect
R18 000United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 28

Emirates flights from Cape Town to New York

Our best Emirates deals on Cape Town to New York flight tickets
Emirates
Aug 28
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
Dec 10
JFK10:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
CPT16:45Cape Town Intl
R28 898
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Emirates
Aug 30
CPT13:05Cape Town Intl
62h 15m
2 stops
EWR21:20Newark
Sept 2
EWR23:55Newark
34h 55m
2 stops
CPT16:50Cape Town Intl
R29 144
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Emirates
Aug 25
CPT13:05Cape Town Intl
38h 15m
2 stops
EWR21:20Newark
Sept 9
EWR23:55Newark
29h 40m
2 stops
CPT11:35Cape Town Intl
R31 271
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KLM flights from Cape Town to New York

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to New York flight tickets
KLM
Sept 15
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
JFK13:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sept 21
JFK0:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R16 646
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KLM
Nov 10
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
30h 35m
2 stops
EWR14:55Newark
Nov 29
EWR12:05Newark
26h 50m
2 stops
CPT21:55Cape Town Intl
R16 840
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KLM
Sept 11
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
JFK13:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sept 17
JFK0:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 068
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 17 August 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

20:50-16:59

1 stop26h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/11

12:25-19:15

1 stop23h 50m

R15 328

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Wed 5/11

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

R15 398

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

14:25-6:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

12:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

R16 189

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

23:25-6:35

1 stop38h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/11

12:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

R16 470

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

18:25-13:30

2 stops25h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 21/9

0:50-21:25

1 stop38h 35m

R16 646

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

15:20-14:55

2 stops30h 35m

Newark

Sat 29/11

12:05-21:55

2 stops26h 50m

R16 840

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

13:00-15:10

1 stop32h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 18/9

22:00-10:50

1 stop30h 50m

R17 648

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

13:00-9:00

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/9

1:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

R17 666

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

20:50-5:50

Nonstop16h 00m

Newark

Sun 30/11

20:35-18:00

Nonstop14h 25m

R17 982

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/10

19:50-5:20

Nonstop15h 30m

Newark

Tue 28/10

20:35-17:00

Nonstop14h 25m

R18 000

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

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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 R16 857. 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 R17 209.

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 124. 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 R25 456.

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 R15 891. 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 R22 043 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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around R18 882 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 R15 363 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 48% 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 August 2025, prices for Cape Town to New York flights are approximately 8% 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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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

R8 719

Fastest flight time

15h 30m

Direct flights

Tue, Thu, 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 R8 719. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 328.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to New York takes 15h 30m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to New York on Tuesday, Thursday, 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)
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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 30m 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

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Airline
Rating
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Price
SWISSPriceFrom R13 991Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 697 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 366Free CancellationRating
7,2
830 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R14 765Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 919 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R15 186Free CancellationRating
6,9
276 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R15 587Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 385 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 688Free CancellationRating
7,4
657 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 123Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 986 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R16 773Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 468 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R16 933Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 609 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R17 426Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 943 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Cape Town to New York

    United Airlines flies from Cape Town to New York around 3 times per week, with 8 919 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 072 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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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.

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Fly into one of these airports located in New York

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