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

Direct flights take on average 15h 15m to travel the 7,813 miles between Cape Town and New York. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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 15h 45m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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 £765 for a one-way ticket and £918 for a return. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 19:50 and will be landing in New York at 05:35.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to New York jets off at 19:50 and lands at 05:35.

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and New York?

There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to New York direct and that is United Airlines . The best return deal found from United Airlines for the route is £883.

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.

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to New York were found on Delta (£685) and KLM (£694).

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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.

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23:15 - 22:50CPT-JFK

29h 35m1 stop

08:30 - 17:50JFK-CPT

27h 20m1 stop

£685Delta

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Thu, 29 May - Mon, 9 Jun

23:15 - 22:16CPT-JFK

29h 01m2 stops

06:00 - 17:50JFK-CPT

29h 50m1 stop

£689Delta

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Thu, 29 May - Mon, 9 Jun

23:15 - 19:05CPT-JFK

25h 50m1 stop

17:30 - 21:25JFK-CPT

21h 55m1 stop

£694KLM

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Thu, 12 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun

18:25 - 13:16CPT-JFK

24h 51m2 stops

17:30 - 21:25JFK-CPT

21h 55m2 stops

£701KLM

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Mon, 26 May - Mon, 2 Jun

19:50 - 05:35CPT-EWR

15h 45mdirect

20:00 - 09:30EWR-CPT

31h 30m1 stop

£769United Airlines

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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 28 May

16:35 - 22:40CPT-JFK

36h 05m1 stop

00:35 - 11:50JFK-CPT

29h 15m1 stop

£770Turkish Airlines

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Wed, 28 May - Tue, 10 Jun

08:40 - 14:35CPT-EWR

35h 55m2 stops

21:50 - 16:45EWR-CPT

36h 55m2 stops

£771SWISS

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Sun, 18 May - Sat, 28 Jun

18:05 - 15:40CPT-EWR

27h 35m1 stop

21:55 - 15:20EWR-CPT

59h 25m2 stops

£777United Airlines

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Tue, 8 Jul - Tue, 22 Jul

16:35 - 22:40CPT-JFK

36h 05m1 stop

12:50 - 11:50JFK-CPT

41h 00m1 stop

£792Turkish Airlines

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Sun, 25 May - Sat, 7 Jun

08:40 - 16:35CPT-JFK

37h 55m1 stop

20:30 - 16:45JFK-CPT

38h 15m2 stops

£803SWISS

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Sun, 18 May - Sat, 28 Jun

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to New York

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

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

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For international departures, check-in is in the central main hall, with security in the northern terminal section.

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From EWR, take the AirTrain to Newark Liberty Station, then NJ Transit or Amtrak to NYC.

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

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Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Cape Town to New York cost £780 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 £780.

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 February, where tickets cost £718 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £965 and £841 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of £1,807, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 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	£570

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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.

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 £765 for a one-way ticket and £918 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 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.
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.

Looking for a cheap flight from New York to Cape Town? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £819 or less one-way.

Top airline flying 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.

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United AirlinesOverall score based on 8696 reviews

8.1Crew

7.7Boarding

6.6Food

7.3Comfort

7.1Entertainment

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Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

2.0 MediocreBrant, Apr 2025YHZ - EWR

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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.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Cape Town to New York cost £780 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 £780.

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 February, where tickets cost £718 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £965 and £841 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of £1,807, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to New York were found on Delta (£685) and KLM (£694).

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and New York?

There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to New York direct and that is United Airlines. The best return deal found from United Airlines for the route is £883.

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

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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 15h 45m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

Direct flights take on average 15h 15m to travel the 7,813 miles between Cape Town and New York.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 19:50 and will be landing in New York at 05:35.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to New York jets off at 19:50 and lands at 05:35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How does KAYAK find such low prices 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?

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

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

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

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