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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from £399

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in February or May, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£693

One-way from

£399

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£766

Good one-way deal

£829 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 22/9-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 55m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 05m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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 18 April 2025.

Mon 22/923:00CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 05mDelta
Thu 23/1015:00JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Deal found 18/4£693
Mon 22/923:00CPT - EWR
2 stops26h 28mDelta
Thu 23/1016:00EWR - CPT
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Deal found 18/4£698
Wed 18/618:25CPT - JFK
2 stops24h 55mKLM
Wed 13/817:30JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 17/4£705
Mon 21/419:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/520:40EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4£762
Wed 21/514:15CPT - EWR
2 stops29h 10mSWISS
Sun 25/521:50EWR - CPT
2 stops33h 35mSWISS
Deal found 17/4£771
Wed 28/516:35CPT - JFK
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/600:35JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£778
Wed 28/516:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/600:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£779
Tue 13/518:55CPT - JFK
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 17/523:10JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£800
Fri 30/511:05CPT - JFK
2 stops31h 45mSWISS
Tue 3/620:30JFK - CPT
2 stops38h 15mSWISS
Deal found 17/4£817
Thu 22/518:55CPT - EWR
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 4/617:30EWR - CPT
2 stops35h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/4£822
Thu 22/514:15CPT - EWR
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/620:00EWR - CPT
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£875
Fri 19/915:20CPT - JFK
3 stops33h 35mEmirates
Fri 26/922:20JFK - CPT
2 stops31h 15mEmirates
Deal found 17/4£986

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to New York that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

23:00-19:05

1 stop26h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/10

15:00-17:50

1 stop20h 50m

£693

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

23:00-19:28

2 stops26h 28m

Newark

Thu 23/10

16:00-17:50

1 stop19h 50m

£698

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/6

18:25-13:20

2 stops24h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/8

17:30-21:25

1 stop21h 55m

£705

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

14:15-13:25

2 stops29h 10m

Newark

Sun 25/5

21:50-13:25

2 stops33h 35m

£771

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

16:35-17:55

1 stop31h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/6

00:35-11:50

1 stop29h 15m

£778

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

Newark

Tue 10/6

00:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

£779

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

19:50-05:05

Nonstop15h 15m

Newark

Fri 30/5

08:30-09:30

2 stops43h 00m

£785

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:55-17:35

1 stop28h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/5

23:10-11:00

1 stop29h 50m

£800

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

11:05-12:50

2 stops31h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

20:30-16:45

2 stops38h 15m

£817

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

18:55-19:25

1 stop30h 30m

Newark

Wed 4/6

17:30-11:00

2 stops35h 30m

£822

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to New York

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 return flight from Cape Town to New York. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to New York, you should look to book at least 13 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 £500). Flying from Cape Town to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 18 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to New York at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 18 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Cape Town to New York have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

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?

    Delta, at £693, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to New York.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include KLM and SWISS. Users have found that Delta is 13% 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 £399. Turkish Airlines flights start at £495 while deals on Delta start at £611 one-way.

  • 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 holiday 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 £500). Flying from Cape Town to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£662Average£824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapest£894Average£1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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