Question 1

How long does a flight from Cape Town to New York take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 7,813 miles separating Cape Town to New York in about 16h 00m.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Cape Town and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in New York, with an average flight time of 15h 15m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to New York was £443 for a one-way ticket and £721 for a return.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl.

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to New York?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 19:50 and will be landing in New York at 05:05.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to New York jets off at 19:50 and lands at 05:05.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to New York is November, where tickets cost £731 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £914 and £885 respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to New York is November, where tickets cost £731 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £914 and £885 respectively.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £878 for a return.

Question 16

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Cape Town to New York picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 17

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Doha (DOH) often has the shortest stopovers from Cape Town to New York, with an average time of 1h 50m.

Question 18

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via London (LHR) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 22h 25m.

Question 19

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to New York were found on Ethiopian Air (£721) and Virgin Atlantic (£777).

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to New York were found on Ethiopian Air (£721) and Virgin Atlantic (£777).

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Cape Town to New York costs £780 on the route between Cape Town (CPT) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Cape Town to New York costs £780 on the route between Cape Town (CPT) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £736 on average.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £736 on average.

Question 29

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to New York from Cape Town usually cost between £761 and £957 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £721 on Ethiopian Air (3 Sept–18 Sept).

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