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

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

Which airlines fly to State of New York?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to State of New York from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to State of New York. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to State of 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 are updated daily.

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

As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from 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 a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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.

R6 434 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to New York State in 2026/27

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20:00 - 21:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

17:00 - 17:50JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 894Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 19

15:10 - 18:55CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

21:55 - 13:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 05m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

R16 910Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 24

0:55 - 0:25CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 30m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 23:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R16 910Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 15

17:15 - 10:55CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

21:15 - 23:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R16 910Turkish Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 7

19:35 - 19:10CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

12:25 - 18:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 910Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Mar 4

15:10 - 18:55CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

21:55 - 13:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 05m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

R16 910Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 22

23:25 - 6:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:35 - 13:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R16 927Kenya Airways

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Mar 3

14:25 - 6:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:35 - 13:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R16 927Kenya Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Mar 3

8:30 - 22:45CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:30 - 6:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R17 504KLM

Wed, Dec 16 - Fri, Jan 22

8:30 - 23:45CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:00 - 5:45JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 504KLM

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11

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23:45 - 15:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 18:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 624Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 3

14:25 - 7:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:35 - 22:05JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R16 300Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 3

14:25 - 7:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:35 - 13:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R16 416Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 3

13:15 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:40 - 17:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 811Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28

13:15 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:40 - 17:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 976Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28

23:45 - 22:50CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

13:11 - 18:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 108Delta

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 4

16:35 - 17:55CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 20m1 stop Istanbul

13:35 - 13:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R17 521Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28

23:45 - 8:01CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 16m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl

11:30 - 18:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 554Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

18:25 - 18:55CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

22:20 - 18:05JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

R19 468Emirates

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22

13:15 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:00 - 18:05JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 468Emirates

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22

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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to State of New York

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to State of New York flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Mar 7

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

34h 45m

2 stops

JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mar 24

JFK21:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 05m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R16 910

Ethiopian Air

Nov 15

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

36h 05m

2 stops

JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 21

JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 15m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R16 927

Ethiopian Air

Jan 29

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

36h 05m

2 stops

JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

Feb 13

JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 05m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R17 438

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to State of New York

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to State of New York flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Dec 15

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

JFK18:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

Jan 20

JFK0:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 45m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R17 009

Turkish Airlines

Dec 21

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK18:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

Jan 20

JFK0:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 45m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R17 224

Turkish Airlines

Jan 29

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

24h 40m

1 stop

JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

Feb 13

JFK20:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 45m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R17 273

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

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/4

20:00-21:00

1 stop31h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/4

17:00-17:50

1 stop18h 50m

R16 894

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/3

15:10-18:55

2 stops34h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 24/3

21:55-13:00

2 stops33h 05m

R16 910

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

0:55-0:25

1 stop29h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/11

20:15-23:00

1 stop43h 45m

R16 910

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/2

17:15-10:55

1 stop24h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/3

21:15-23:00

1 stop42h 45m

R16 910

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

19:35-19:10

1 stop30h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/3

12:25-18:35

1 stop23h 10m

R16 910

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/3

15:10-18:55

2 stops34h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/3

21:55-13:00

2 stops33h 05m

R16 910

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

23:25-6:35

1 stop38h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/3

13:35-13:35

2 stops41h 00m

R16 927

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

14:25-6:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/3

13:35-13:35

2 stops41h 00m

R16 927

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/12

8:30-22:45

1 stop21h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 22/1

17:30-6:25

1 stop29h 55m

R17 504

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

8:30-23:45

1 stop21h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

17:00-5:45

1 stop29h 45m

R17 504

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to State of New York?

The cheapest month to fly to State of New York from Cape Town is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 125, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit State of New York in March, then you should wait until January to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R17 191.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to State of New York is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for State of New York on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as R17 003. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cape Town to State of New York for around R19 667.

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 State?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to State of New York from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to State of New York for around R18 089 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to State of New York from Cape Town for as low as R14 617 on momondo.

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

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

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Best price found	R6 434
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to State of New York from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R6 434. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to State of New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 894.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to State of New York takes 15h 30m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to State of New York. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to State of New York.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to New York State

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 are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York?
As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from 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 a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to State of New York

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R13 195	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 332 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 413	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 588 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 034	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 455 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 721 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R16 877	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 365 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 187	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 679 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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