New York

$557+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to New York, NY (NYC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in February or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to New York

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$790
(oojo)

One-way from

$557
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$951

Good round-trip deal

$1,132 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,170 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cape Town Intl-New York (NYC) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Cape Town Intl-New York (NYC) flights.
From Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC).

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on février 20, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 3/61:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
mer. 3/1911:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$784
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/157:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
dim. 5/259:50 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/157:50 pmCPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
dim. 5/259:05 amEWR - CPT
2 stops42h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$863
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 4/162:35 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 00mKenya Airways
mer. 4/231:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/20$875
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/46:40 amCPT - EWR
2 stops37h 05mLufthansa
mar. 3/259:50 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop27h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 2/18$876
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/36:30 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop26h 25mUnited Airlines
dim. 3/1611:10 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$882
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 3/88:30 amCPT - JFK
1 stop21h 20mDelta
dim. 3/237:30 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops29h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/19$885
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/1311:15 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops26h 17mDelta
jeu. 5/291:00 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop22h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/20$892
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/1311:15 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 52mDelta
jeu. 5/292:30 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/20$892
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 3/29:00 amCPT - JFK
2 stops36h 40mSWISS
dim. 3/2310:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops36h 40mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$894
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/1511:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 10mKLM
dim. 5/252:46 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops24h 24mKLM
Deal found 2/20$895
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/46:40 amCPT - EWR
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/2511:05 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$895

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Customize 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 3/13

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

lun. 3/17

11:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$790

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 5/15

7:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dim. 5/25

9:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop29h 40m

$862

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 5/15

7:50 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

dim. 5/25

9:05 am-9:30 am

2 stops42h 25m

$863

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mer. 4/16

2:35 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mer. 4/23

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$875

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/4

6:40 am-12:45 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Newark

mar. 3/25

6:20 pm-7:40 am

1 stop31h 20m

$876

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

lun. 3/3

6:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dim. 3/16

11:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop29h 45m

$882

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

sam. 3/8

8:30 am-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dim. 3/23

7:30 pm-6:30 am

2 stops29h 00m

$885

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/13

11:15 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops24h 12m

New York LaGuardia

jeu. 5/29

1:45 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$892

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/13

11:15 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops25h 52m

Newark

jeu. 5/29

2:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$892

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

dim. 3/2

9:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops36h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dim. 3/23

10:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$894

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/19

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to New York in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to New York. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of $236). Flying from Cape Town to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated février 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Cape Town to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to New York?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to New York. 2 airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to New York round-trip?

    Currently priced at $790, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to New York and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $863 and $875, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $557. Turkish Airlines flights start at $628 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $743 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to New York?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of $236). Flying from Cape Town to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to New York

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated février 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$871Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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