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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from £497

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in February or January, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 17 October 2024.

Round-trip from

£637

One-way from

£497

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 11/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 55m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 20m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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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 17 October 2024.

Mon 11/1119:50CPT - EWR
1 stop25h 05mSWISS
Sun 24/1122:05EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Deal found 16/10£637
Sat 2/1120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/1121:37EWR - CPT
1 stop35h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10£665
Thu 31/1023:20CPT - JFK
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Wed 13/1120:29JFK - CPT
1 stop39h 31mDelta
Deal found 16/10£713
Thu 7/1123:00CPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 14/1113:45JFK - CPT
1 stop40h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/10£735
Thu 31/1019:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/1120:50EWR - CPT
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£737
Thu 31/1009:30CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/1117:30JFK - CPT
1 stop31h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10£739
Thu 7/1123:20CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/1101:00JFK - CPT
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£787
Thu 7/1123:20CPT - EWR
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Thu 14/1108:00EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 16/10£835
Thu 7/1117:15CPT - JFK
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 13/1100:10JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/10£878
Thu 7/1117:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 13/1100:30EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/10£878
Thu 7/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops36h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 14/1121:15EWR - CPT
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10£885
Mon 9/1212:35CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 25mJetBlue
Fri 10/110:20JFK - CPT
1 stop24h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 16/10£1,025

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Cape Town IntlNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/11

1 stop25h 05m

Newark

Sun 24/11

1 stop29h 50m

£637

Cape Town IntlNew York John F Kennedy Intl

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/11

1 stop27h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/11

1 stop31h 10m

£639

Cape Town IntlNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Mon 31/3

1 stop21h 30m

£640

Cape Town IntlNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

2 stops29h 33m

Newark

Sun 2/3

1 stop35h 26m

£664

Cape Town IntlNew York John F Kennedy Intl

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

1 stop31h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/3

2 stops28h 29m

£691

Cape Town IntlNew York John F Kennedy Intl

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/11

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 14/11

1 stop40h 10m

£735

Cape Town IntlNew York John F Kennedy Intl

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

2 stops38h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/3

2 stops24h 40m

£750

Cape Town IntlNew York John F Kennedy Intl

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/1

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/2

1 stop21h 05m

£786

Cape Town IntlNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

1 stop36h 20m

Newark

Mon 17/2

1 stop28h 30m

£803

Cape Town IntlNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

2 stops33h 45m

Newark

Thu 13/2

2 stops28h 55m

£988

Cape Town IntlNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/1

1 stop28h 35m

Newark

Wed 12/2

1 stop27h 50m

£1,012

Cape Town IntlNew York John F Kennedy Intl

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/12

1 stop26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/1

1 stop24h 05m

£1,025

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to New York

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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 October 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to New York, you should look to book at least 46 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.

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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 £498). Flying from Cape Town to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £608). 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 17 October 2024.

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

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 17 October 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, British Airways and JetBlue 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,911 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,652 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.6
Good
669 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

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. 1 airline 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?

    SWISS, at £637, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to New York.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Ethiopian Air and United Airlines. Users have found that SWISS is 18% 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 Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £497. Ethiopian Air flights start at £575 while deals on JetBlue start at £594 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 £498). Flying from Cape Town to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £608). 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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