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Cheapest return fare
£736
Typical prices: £798-£1,017
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 3/12Mon 7/12
CPT - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£832
Typical prices: £766-£997
United Airlines
Wed 27/1Sun 31/1
CPT - EWR • Direct
Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £784 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to New York (CPT-NYC)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:50 - 10:32CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
08:00 - 12:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
£736Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 25 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:00 - 23:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
14:00 - 18:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£737Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 4 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 23:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 45m1 stop Istanbul
£741Turkish Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
36h 15m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 23:00EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 35m1 stop Istanbul
£745Turkish Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 05m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 23:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 45m1 stop Istanbul
£745Turkish Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 23:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 45m1 stop Istanbul
£749Turkish Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 23:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 45m1 stop Istanbul
£752Turkish Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
36h 15m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 12:05EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m1 stop Istanbul
£758Turkish Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
36h 15m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 12:05EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m1 stop Istanbul
£762Turkish Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:55 - 22:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 30m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 23:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 10m1 stop Istanbul
£762Turkish Airlines
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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.

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to New York from Cape Town usually cost between £752 and £940 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £736 on Virgin Atlantic (3 Dec–7 Dec).

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

The cheapest return flight from Cape Town to New York costs £786 on the route between Cape Town (CPT) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to New York is January, where tickets cost £772 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £940 and £882 respectively.

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

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 £741 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to New York, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to New York

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to New York

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

£461
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% 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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to New York

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

    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 16h 00m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 4 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to New York was £461 for a one-way ticket and £736 for a return.

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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • 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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