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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from £393

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
3 Apr — 10 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 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£696

One-way from

£393

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£823

Good round-trip deal

£1,119 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 08m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£55 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 29 March 2025.

Tue 13/520:05CPT - EWR
1 stop26h 43mDelta
Tue 20/515:00EWR - CPT
2 stops24h 25mDelta
Deal found 28/3£696
Mon 2/623:00CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Mon 9/618:15JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Deal found 28/3£698
Mon 2/623:00CPT - JFK
2 stops29h 16mDelta
Mon 9/614:30JFK - CPT
2 stops24h 55mDelta
Deal found 28/3£702
Mon 19/516:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 25/500:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3£770
Mon 2/623:00CPT - JFK
2 stops24h 15mAir France
Sun 8/601:00JFK - CPT
2 stops29h 40mAir France
Deal found 28/3£789
Wed 28/516:35CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/600:35JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3£796
Mon 2/614:00CPT - EWR
2 stops35h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 9/621:25EWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/3£841
Mon 5/523:00CPT - EWR
2 stops31h 56mKLM
Wed 28/515:00EWR - CPT
2 stops24h 25mKLM
Deal found 29/3£949
Thu 10/419:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 17/409:03EWR - CPT
2 stops24h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,013
Sun 21/915:20CPT - JFK
3 stops33h 35mEmirates
Sun 28/922:20JFK - CPT
3 stops63h 35mEmirates
Deal found 29/3£1,015
Wed 18/615:20CPT - EWR
3 stops36h 00mEmirates
Tue 29/723:55EWR - CPT
2 stops34h 55mEmirates
Deal found 28/3£1,027
Tue 16/1213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/3£1,109

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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2025.
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 TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

20:05-16:48

1 stop26h 43m

Newark

Tue 20/5

15:00-21:25

2 stops24h 25m

£696

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-15:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/6

18:15-21:25

1 stop21h 10m

£698

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-22:16

2 stops29h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/6

14:30-21:25

2 stops24h 55m

£702

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

Newark

Sun 25/5

00:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

£770

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-17:15

2 stops24h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/6

01:00-12:40

2 stops29h 40m

£789

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

16:35-22:40

1 stop36h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

00:35-11:50

1 stop29h 15m

£796

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

14:00-19:25

2 stops35h 25m

Newark

Mon 9/6

21:25-11:00

1 stop31h 35m

£841

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

23:00-00:56

2 stops31h 56m

Newark

Wed 28/5

15:00-21:25

2 stops24h 25m

£949

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/4

19:50-05:35

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

Thu 17/4

09:03-15:20

2 stops24h 17m

£1,013

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

15:20-18:55

3 stops33h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 28/9

22:20-19:55

3 stops63h 35m

£1,015

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

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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 21 March 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 29 March 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 29 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 £696, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to New York.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include KLM and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 14% 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 £393. Turkish Airlines flights start at £575 while deals on Emirates start at £641 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£677Average£843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapest£915Average£1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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