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Cheap Flight Deals from Cape Town to New York (CPT-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to New York

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to New York.
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19:00 - 12:50CPT-JFK
23h 50m1 stop
20:30 - 16:45JFK-CPT
38h 15m2 stops
R15 790SWISS
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 28
23:30 - 7:35CPT-JFK
38h 05m1 stop
13:45 - 13:40JFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
R15 899Kenya Airways
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Thu, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 25
14:35 - 7:35CPT-JFK
23h 00m2 stops
13:45 - 13:00JFK-CPT
41h 15m1 stop
R15 917Kenya Airways
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Wed, Apr 23 - Thu, May 15
19:50 - 5:35CPT-EWR
15h 45mdirect
20:40 - 17:10EWR-CPT
14h 30mdirect
R17 045United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 25
19:50 - 5:35CPT-EWR
15h 45mdirect
20:40 - 17:10EWR-CPT
14h 30mdirect
R17 063United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 25
23:15 - 22:50CPT-JFK
29h 35m1 stop
17:30 - 21:25JFK-CPT
21h 55m1 stop
R17 281KLM
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Sat, May 31 - Thu, Aug 14
23:15 - 22:50CPT-JFK
29h 35m1 stop
14:15 - 21:25JFK-CPT
25h 10m2 stops
R17 427KLM
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Sun, May 25 - Sat, Jun 7
18:25 - 19:25CPT-EWR
55h 00m2 stops
21:25 - 11:00EWR-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
R19 810British Airways
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Mon, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 9
18:25 - 14:25CPT-JFK
26h 00m1 stop
23:00 - 11:35JFK-CPT
30h 35m1 stop
R20 719Emirates
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
13:05 - 21:20CPT-EWR
38h 15m2 stops
23:55 - 11:35EWR-CPT
29h 40m2 stops
R21 156Emirates
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Thu, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 23

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Cape Town to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Cape Town to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Cape Town to New York cost R16 048 and was between Cape Town (CPT) and Newark Airport (EWR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R16 048.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to New York is February, where tickets cost R17 445 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R23 648 and R20 337 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to New York?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R23 842 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to New York?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to New York, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R9 095
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to New York

  • How many airports are there in New York?

    New York has three main airports, which are all located outside of the city centre, Manhattan. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWR) with JFK being the busiest of the three. The three airports are in opposite locations around Manhattan so make sure to check which airport your flight lands at.

  • What transport options are there from New York’s LaGuardia airport to Manhattan centre?

    From LaGuardia, catch the M60 or Q70 bus from the departure exit to the subway. They cost around $2.75 (about R50,00). The subway fare is also $2.75. The trip is about an hour. Taxis are available outside all terminals at LaGuardia with a flat rate fee of around $52,00 (about R915,00), excluding a tip, and will take around an hour. Uber can fetch you from the passenger pick-up area for arrivals and take you to central Manhattan in about an hour for around $32,00 to $50,00 (about R560,00 to R880,00). The GO Airlink shuttle rides, which are always available at all three airports, start at around $13,00 (about R230,00).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to New York was R500 for a one-way ticket and R868 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to New York?

    Cape Town is served by only 1 airport and there are 3 airports in New York. You will leave Cape Town from Cape Town Intl and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to New York?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to New York?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to New York?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and New York.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to New York?

    You can catch a direct flight from Cape Town to New York on on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to New York, United Airlines or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to New York are United Airlines and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R19 811 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 467 and an overall rating of 6,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R20 778 or less one-way and R19 756 or less round-trip.
  • Airlines that fly from Cape Town International Airport to New York include KLM, Lufthansa, Emirates Air, Qatar Air, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines.United Airlines offers a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Newark International Airport in New York. Most of the other airlines have stopovers. Emirates has a stop in Dubai, KLM stops in Amsterdam and Boston, and Qatar stops in Doha.
  • Avoid using any unmarked cars outside any of the New York airports if someone offers you a better rate to Manhattan. Rather use the AirTrain, subway and train services, authorised taxis, or a ride-sharing service like Uber.
  • JFK Airport has six terminals connected by the free AirTrain. The terminals are numbered from one to eight, although Terminal 3 and 6 no longer exist. Terminal 4 receives most of the international arrivals and the Arrivals Hall is located on the first floor.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Cape Town to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3190 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
7,8Food
8,2Entertainment
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025DXB - MIA
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

Very punctual. Comfortable plane and great entertainment options. The staff was very nice.

Liked the hospitality . The ight took us 6 hrs to get from fort myers to ewr.

Average. Newark is a United Hub, yet a flight that is early somehow ends up getting late to the gate. Newark ATC needs help badly.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

HORRIBLE WITH THEIR WEBSITE!!! WORST WEBSITE IN THE WHOLE AIRLINE INDUSTRY

Overall great. I was forced to check my carry-on backpack from EWR to BOS but it came out on the luggage carousel so fast I didn't even get delayed for my pickup.

Boarding was easy. RDU gates can get crowded, be prepared to be patient. Flight was smooth, with excellent service. Pilots really provided a lot of visibility into flight details. Plane and seats were clean and serviceable. TY!

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

Seating is tight if you don’t upgrade. Food was decent. Boarding and unboarding was efficient. Smooth flight. Could make upgrades more affordable

Boarding was chaotic. Glad we were group 5 and still had cabin storage available when we boarded. I was expecting crew would get our carryons at the gate since theyclaimed it was a full flight.

Boarding crew is unfriendly as i was asked to handover carryon luggage too upto final destination Bangalore I was not prepared for that and i had to travel without my diabetic and hypertension medicines

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

It was just ok. Half the bathrooms were broke on the flight.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

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