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$447+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC)

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Nov 19 — Nov 261
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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in February or January, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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AranGrant
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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$790
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$447
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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 November 14, 2024.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/257:50 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop31h 40mSWISS
Mon 12/210:05 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop40h 50mSWISS
Deal found 11/14$820
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Tue 11/198:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/266:55 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$859
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/259:30 amCPT - EWR
1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/210:05 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$872
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/238:30 amCPT - JFK
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/185:50 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$901
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Tue 11/1911:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 11/261:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/14$911
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Tue 11/199:15 pmCPT - LGA
2 stops25h 59mDelta
Tue 11/267:41 amLGA - CPT
2 stops30h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/14$939
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/259:30 amCPT - JFK
2 stops34h 35mSWISS
Mon 12/27:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops43h 10mSWISS
Deal found 11/13$940
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Tue 11/268:50 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop28h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/310:28 amLGA - CPT
2 stops41h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$969
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/202:35 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops35h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/410:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/13$969
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/238:30 amCPT - JFK
1 stop21h 20mAir France
Tue 2/189:30 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 00mAir France
Deal found 11/13$984
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/188:50 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 11/259:35 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/13$987
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sat 11/168:30 amCPT - JFK
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Fri 11/298:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/14$991

Find flights from Cape Town to New York within your budget

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/17

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Wed 4/30

11:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$817

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/25

7:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Newark

Mon 12/2

10:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$820

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/21

8:50 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop24h 23m

Newark

Thu 1/30

10:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$846

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

8:50 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop24h 23m

Newark

Sat 2/22

10:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop30h 00m

$859

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/23

8:30 am-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/18

5:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$901

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/27

2:30 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/2

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$910

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/18

11:20 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops26h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/25

9:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop41h 10m

$939

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/25

9:30 am-1:05 pm

2 stops34h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/2

7:45 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$940

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

12:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/23

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

$961

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/22

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Newark

Mon 4/28

12:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 25m

$964

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to New York

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to New York

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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 November 8, 2024.

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 3 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 November 14, 2024.

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% 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 November 14, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,640 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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. 3 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, SWISS will fly you from Cape Town to New York and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $817 and $846, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 23% 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 Norse Atlantic UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $483. Kenya Airways flights start at $506 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $524 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Cape Town to New York are Cape Town Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Cape Town Intl - Newark and Cape Town Intl - New York LaGuardia.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to New York

Discover the top 3 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$839Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$867Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$920Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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