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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from R9 801

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Delta Logo
23:15 - 19:05CPT-JFK
25h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
13:30 - 17:50JFK-CPT
22h 20m1 stop
R17 505Delta
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Sun, May 25 - Sat, Jun 7
Delta Logo
20:05 - 11:45CPT-LGA
21h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
18:00 - 17:50LGA-CPT
41h 50m1 stop
R17 524Delta
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Fri, Jul 25 - Fri, Aug 8
KLM Logo
23:15 - 22:50CPT-JFK
29h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:19 - 21:25JFK-CPT
20h 06m1 stop
R17 619KLM
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
KLM Logo
18:25 - 13:16CPT-JFK
24h 51m2 stops
KLM Logo
19:19 - 21:25JFK-CPT
20h 06m1 stop
R17 867KLM
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 5:35CPT-EWR
15h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:30EWR-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
R19 602United Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 28
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 5:35CPT-EWR
15h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
17:40 - 9:30EWR-CPT
33h 50m2 stops
R19 736United Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 28
Kenya Airways Logo
23:30 - 7:35CPT-JFK
38h 05m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:45JFK-CPT
42h 00m2 stops
R21 147Kenya Airways
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 21
Kenya Airways Logo
14:35 - 7:35CPT-JFK
23h 00m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:40JFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
R22 177Kenya Airways
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Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Aug 1
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 14:25CPT-JFK
31h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:00 - 16:50JFK-CPT
35h 50m1 stop
R22 939Emirates
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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
R22 939Emirates
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28

Delta flights from Cape Town to New York

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to New York flight tickets
Delta
May 25
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
JFK19:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 7
JFK13:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R17 505
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Delta
Jul 25
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
LGA11:45New York LaGuardia
Aug 8
LGA18:00New York LaGuardia
41h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R17 524
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Delta
May 25
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
29h 35m
1 stop
JFK22:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 7
JFK14:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 695
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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
May 27
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
29h 35m
1 stop
JFK22:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 3
JFK19:19New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 06m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 619
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KLM
May 28
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
24h 51m
2 stops
JFK13:16New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 4
JFK19:19New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 06m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 867
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KLM
May 27
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
29h 35m
1 stop
JFK22:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 2
JFK0:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 905
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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 R18 325. 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 477.

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 955. 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 R28 301.

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 R17 239. 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 933 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 R20 057 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 R19 068 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.
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Cheap Cape Town to New York (CPT to NYC) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R9 801

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 801. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 505.
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

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Airline
Rating
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SWISSPriceFrom R14 684Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 577 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R15 584Free CancellationRating
7,2
765 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R15 927Free CancellationRating
6,8
263 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 017Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 656 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R16 279Free CancellationRating
7,4
642 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 372Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 916 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R16 842Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 433 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 886Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 323 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 330Free CancellationRating
6,6
6 754 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 369Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 550 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 8 656 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 080 for United Airlines flights on this route.


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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.

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