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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from R9 095

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Cheap return flights

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to New York.
19:00 - 12:50CPT-JFK
23h 50m1 stop
20:30 - 16:45JFK-CPT
38h 15m2 stops
R15 790SWISS
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 28
23:30 - 7:35CPT-JFK
38h 05m1 stop
13:45 - 13:40JFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
R15 899Kenya Airways
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Thu, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 25
14:35 - 7:35CPT-JFK
23h 00m2 stops
13:45 - 13:00JFK-CPT
41h 15m1 stop
R15 917Kenya Airways
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Wed, Apr 23 - Thu, May 15
19:50 - 5:35CPT-EWR
15h 45mdirect
20:40 - 17:10EWR-CPT
14h 30mdirect
R17 045United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 25
19:50 - 5:35CPT-EWR
15h 45mdirect
20:40 - 17:10EWR-CPT
14h 30mdirect
R17 063United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 25
23:15 - 22:50CPT-JFK
29h 35m1 stop
17:30 - 21:25JFK-CPT
21h 55m1 stop
R17 281KLM
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Sat, May 31 - Thu, Aug 14
23:15 - 22:50CPT-JFK
29h 35m1 stop
14:15 - 21:25JFK-CPT
25h 10m2 stops
R17 427KLM
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Sun, May 25 - Sat, Jun 7
18:25 - 19:25CPT-EWR
55h 00m2 stops
21:25 - 11:00EWR-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
R19 810British Airways
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Mon, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 9
18:25 - 14:25CPT-JFK
26h 00m1 stop
23:00 - 11:35JFK-CPT
30h 35m1 stop
R20 719Emirates
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
13:05 - 21:20CPT-EWR
38h 15m2 stops
23:55 - 11:35EWR-CPT
29h 40m2 stops
R21 156Emirates
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Thu, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 23

Delta flights from Cape Town to New York

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to New York flight tickets
Delta
Jun 2
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
29h 16m
2 stops
JFK22:16New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 9
JFK7:23New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 02m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R16 572
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Delta
May 7
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
38h 10m
2 stops
LGA7:25New York LaGuardia
May 14
LGA9:59New York LaGuardia
29h 26m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R18 427
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Delta
Jun 14
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
29h 15m
2 stops
LGA22:30New York LaGuardia
Jun 21
LGA12:52New York LaGuardia
26h 33m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R18 627
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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 31
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
29h 35m
1 stop
JFK22:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
Aug 14
JFK17:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 281
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KLM
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 427
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KLM
Jun 14
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
27h 40m
2 stops
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
Jun 21
JFK17:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 445
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to New York

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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 February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from Cape Town, with most prices found around R17 445. 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 645.

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 129. 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 R26 835.

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 446. 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 R23 745 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 000 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 191 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 March 2025, prices for Cape Town to New York flights are approximately 38% 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 095

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 095. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 790.
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 008Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 569 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 867Free CancellationRating
7,2
766 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R15 179Free CancellationRating
6,8
261 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 280Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 605 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 529Free CancellationRating
7,4
634 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R15 619Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 890 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R16 066Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 423 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 100Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 318 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 472Free CancellationRating
6,6
6 712 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 523Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 539 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 8 605 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 088 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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