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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from R8 436

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Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:00
CPT
-
EWR
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 14:35
EWR
-
CPT
21h 35m1 stop
R13 195Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 11:15
CPT
-
JFK
20h 45m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:30 - 19:15
JFK
-
CPT
27h 45m1 stop
R14 492Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
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EWR
25h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 14:35
EWR
-
CPT
21h 40m1 stop
R14 853Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
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EWR
25h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 14:35
EWR
-
CPT
21h 40m1 stop
R14 885Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, May 4
Kenya Airways Logo
14:20 - 7:35
CPT
-
JFK
23h 15m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:40
JFK
-
CPT
41h 55m1 stop
R14 902Kenya Airways
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
-
EWR
25h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 14:35
EWR
-
CPT
21h 40m1 stop
R14 984Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 4
Kenya Airways Logo
14:35 - 7:35
CPT
-
JFK
23h 00m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:40
JFK
-
CPT
41h 55m2 stops
R15 099Kenya Airways
Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 17
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:50 - 19:31
CPT
-
LGA
29h 41m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
14:00 - 19:15
LGA
-
CPT
22h 15m1 stop
R15 148Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
21:30 - 13:42
CPT
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LGA
23h 12m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:00 - 19:15
LGA
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CPT
28h 15m1 stop
R15 279Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Nov 1
Delta Logo
21:30 - 11:15
CPT
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JFK
20h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
20:00 - 19:15
JFK
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CPT
40h 15m1 stop
R15 279Delta
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Nov 3

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to New York

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Cape Town to New York flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Feb 2
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
20h 45m
1 stop
JFK11:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 16
JFK8:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R14 492
Virgin Atlantic
Jan 15
CPT23:10Cape Town Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
JFK19:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jan 28
JFK16:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 30m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R14 951
Virgin Atlantic
Jan 15
CPT23:10Cape Town Intl
23h 49m
1 stop
JFK15:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jan 28
JFK8:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R15 066

Delta flights from Cape Town to New York

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to New York flight tickets
Delta
Mar 2
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
20h 45m
1 stop
JFK11:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
Nov 3
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 15m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R15 279
Delta
Jan 25
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
31h 28m
1 stop
JFK21:58New York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 1
JFK8:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R15 312
Delta
Mar 6
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
22h 01m
1 stop
JFK12:31New York John F Kennedy Intl
Nov 2
JFK8:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R15 329

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Mon 26/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

R13 195

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-11:15

1 stop20h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

8:30-19:15

1 stop27h 45m

R14 492

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Wed 20/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

R14 853

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Mon 4/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

R14 885

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

14:20-7:35

1 stop23h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

13:45-13:40

1 stop41h 55m

R14 902

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Mon 4/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

R14 984

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

14:35-7:35

2 stops23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

13:45-13:40

2 stops41h 55m

R15 099

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-19:31

2 stops29h 41m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 26/1

14:00-19:15

1 stop22h 15m

R15 148

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-13:42

1 stop23h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/11

8:00-19:15

1 stop28h 15m

R15 279

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

21:30-11:15

1 stop20h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/11

20:00-19:15

1 stop40h 15m

R15 279

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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 November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from Cape Town, with most prices found around R15 427. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to New York from Cape Town during February instead. Flights to New York in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R15 837.

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 188. 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 R21 618.

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 R17 156 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 772 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 44% 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 January 2026, prices for Cape Town to New York flights are approximately 7% cheaper 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

R22 158

Fastest flight time

15h 15m

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 R22 158. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 902.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to New York takes 15h 15m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to New York on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
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?

  • 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
Free Cancellation
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R13 413Free CancellationRating
7,2
937 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R13 450Free CancellationRating
7,5
678 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R13 785Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 142 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R14 179Free CancellationRating
6,8
288 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R14 553Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 434 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R15 005Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 519 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R15 056Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 032 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R16 172Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 702 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 270Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 154 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 707Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 659 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Cape Town to New York

    United Airlines flies from Cape Town to New York around 4 times per week, with 9 142 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 R13 785 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of R16 459 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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New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport
New York LaGuardia Airport