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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from £522

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult

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 Monday or Tuesday 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 15 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£647

One-way from

£522

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Cheapest in

February
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 25/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 30m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 00m 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 15 November 2024.

Mon 25/1119:50CPT - EWR
1 stop31h 40mSWISS
Mon 2/1222:05EWR - CPT
1 stop40h 50mSWISS
Deal found 14/11£647
Tue 3/1213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11£651
Tue 19/1120:50CPT - EWR
1 stop20h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 26/1118:55EWR - CPT
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/11£677
Sun 24/1109:00CPT - EWR
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1219:40EWR - CPT
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£750
Sat 23/1108:30CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 15mAir France
Tue 18/217:30JFK - CPT
2 stops45h 00mAir France
Deal found 14/11£766
Mon 25/1123:20CPT - JFK
2 stops28h 38mDelta
Wed 4/1218:30JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Deal found 15/11£767
Tue 26/1119:50CPT - JFK
2 stops25h 50mSWISS
Tue 3/1221:00JFK - CPT
2 stops27h 40mSWISS
Deal found 14/11£772
Mon 25/1123:20CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Wed 4/1216:40JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Deal found 15/11£784
Tue 26/1119:50CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1222:10JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£836
Sat 23/1117:15CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/200:10JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11£1,030
Wed 4/1218:25CPT - JFK
2 stops31h 30mEmirates
Wed 11/1222:20JFK - CPT
2 stops30h 20mEmirates
Deal found 15/11£1,043
Fri 15/1112:25CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 35mJetBlue
Tue 19/1110:20JFK - CPT
1 stop24h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 15/11£1,059

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/11

19:50-20:30

1 stop31h 40m

Newark

Mon 2/12

22:05-21:55

1 stop40h 50m

£647

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/12

13:50-08:00

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Mon 9/12

10:00-14:30

1 stop21h 30m

£651

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

20:50-22:59

2 stops33h 09m

Newark

Sun 2/3

08:32-07:40

2 stops40h 08m

£670

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

20:50-14:13

1 stop24h 23m

Newark

Sat 22/2

22:05-11:05

1 stop30h 00m

£677

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/11

23:20-17:35

2 stops25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/12

19:01-06:30

2 stops28h 29m

£766

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

08:30-13:29

2 stops35h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/3

01:00-21:30

2 stops37h 30m

£770

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/11

19:50-14:40

2 stops25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/12

21:00-07:40

2 stops27h 40m

£772

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/11

23:20-15:50

1 stop23h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/12

16:40-21:30

1 stop21h 50m

£784

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

18:40-13:55

1 stop25h 15m

Newark

Mon 12/5

21:15-11:00

1 stop31h 45m

£808

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

18:40-17:30

1 stop28h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/5

19:20-11:00

1 stop33h 40m

£826

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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 return flight from Cape Town to New York. Price data was last updated on 8 November 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 3 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 £497). Flying from Cape Town to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £609). 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 15 November 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to New York in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 15 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Air France and SWISS 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
3,505 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,786 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,638 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,857 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 £647, 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 20% 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 £522. JetBlue flights start at £598 while deals on Emirates start at £638 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 £497). Flying from Cape Town to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £609). 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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