Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from $496

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:05 pm - 12:24 pmCPT-EWR
22h 19m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:13 pm - 5:50 pmEWR-CPT
40h 37m1 stop
$840Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:55 amCPT-EWR
25h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 1:00 pmEWR-CPT
20h 00m1 stop
$902Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 2:29 pmCPT-EWR
23h 59m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:30 pm - 7:15 pmEWR-CPT
21h 45m1 stop
$929Delta
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 6:00 pmCPT-EWR
27h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 9:10 pmEWR-CPT
31h 00m2 stops
$939Delta
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 5:20 amCPT-EWR
15h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 5:10 pmEWR-CPT
14h 45mnonstop
$985United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 19
Kenya Airways Logo
2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:40 pmJFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
$990Kenya Airways
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 5:20 amCPT-EWR
15h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 3:20 pmEWR-CPT
23h 20m1 stop
$1,021United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
Kenya Airways Logo
2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:40 pmJFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
$1,028Kenya Airways
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
SWISS Logo
9:25 am - 1:55 pmCPT-EWR
35h 30m1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:50 pm - 1:25 pmEWR-CPT
33h 35m2 stops
$1,085SWISS
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Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Apr 6
SWISS Logo
2:15 pm - 1:55 pmCPT-EWR
30h 40m2 stops
SWISS Logo
10:00 pm - 7:40 amEWR-CPT
26h 40m2 stops
$1,111SWISS
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to New York

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to New York flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sep 21
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 28
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Sep 21
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 28
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Sep 21
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 28
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to New York

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to New York flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Nov 3
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
EWR10:30 pmNewark
Nov 9
EWR12:25 amNewark
28h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Turkish Airlines
Nov 3
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
JFK11:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Nov 9
JFK12:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Turkish Airlines
Nov 11
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
EWR10:30 pmNewark
Nov 17
EWR12:25 amNewark
28h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

8:05 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop22h 19m

Newark

Sun 10/12

7:13 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 37m

$840

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

1:50 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Mon 2/9

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$902

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/3

9:30 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop23h 59m

Newark

Mon 11/10

2:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$929

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/7

8:05 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Newark

Sun 9/14

8:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$939

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/4

7:50 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Newark

Fri 9/19

8:25 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

$985

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/28

1:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$990

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

7:50 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Newark

Thu 9/25

10:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,021

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/28

1:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,028

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

9:25 am-1:55 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Newark

Mon 4/6

9:50 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$1,085

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

2:15 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Newark

Tue 11/18

10:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops26h 40m

$1,111

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and New York?

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The cheapest month to fly to New York from Cape Town is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $959, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around $979.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to New York is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,061. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Cape Town because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,689.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to New York is in the afternoon. Flights from Cape Town to New York during this time can be as low as $994. Flights to New York are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,273. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $1,074 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from Cape Town for as low as $874 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to New York flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town Intl to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to New York flights?

You could potentially save up to 51% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to New York flight.

How have Cape Town to New York flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Cape Town to New York flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$987

Fastest flight time

15h 15m

Direct flights

Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun

Airports in New York

1 airport
The best one-way flight to New York from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $987. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $973.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to New York takes 15h 15m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to New York on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near New York: Newark (EWR)
  • How far is Cape Town Intl to New York by plane?

    There are 7803.4 mi between Cape Town Intl and New York. By plane, this route typically takes 15h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to New York?

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to New York?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to New York

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $860Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,930 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $885Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Cape Town to New York

    The lowest priced United Airlines flight from Cape Town to New York from the last 72 hours was $860. Generally, United Airlines has 3 flights on this route every week with an average price of $1,264. United Airlines is rated 7.4/10 by our users.

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