What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to New York?

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to New York

How many flights depart from Cape Town to State of New York on average per week?

As of May 2026, 3 flights take off from Cape Town and land in State of New York each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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?

As of May 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from 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 that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check 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.

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2:25 pm - 7:35 am

CPT

JFK

23h 10m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 6:00 am

JFK

CPT

34h 15m

1 stop

$997Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27

1:15 pm - 3:10 pm

CPT

JFK

31h 55m

1 stop

10:00 pm - 10:15 am

JFK

CPT

30h 15m

1 stop

$998Qatar Airways

Thu, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 21

11:30 pm - 7:35 am

CPT

JFK

38h 05m

1 stop

1:45 pm - 1:35 pm

JFK

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

$1,015Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 9

2:25 pm - 7:35 am

CPT

JFK

23h 10m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 6:00 am

JFK

CPT

34h 15m

1 stop

$1,016Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27

1:15 pm - 9:00 am

CPT

JFK

25h 45m

1 stop

11:20 am - 5:30 pm

JFK

CPT

24h 10m

1 stop

$1,018Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 9

7:50 pm - 5:20 am

CPT

EWR

15h 30mnonstop

8:35 pm - 5:10 pm

EWR

CPT

14h 35mnonstop

$1,109United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 21

8:50 pm - 6:50 am

CPT

EWR

16h 00mnonstop

8:35 pm - 6:00 pm

EWR

CPT

14h 25mnonstop

$1,110United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 22

4:35 pm - 10:30 pm

CPT

EWR

35h 55m

1 stop

1:25 am - 11:50 am

EWR

CPT

27h 25m

1 stop

$1,146Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Nov 7

8:05 pm - 2:37 pm

CPT

LGA

24h 32m

2 stops

8:30 pm - 6:35 pm

LGA

CPT

40h 05m

1 stop

$1,166Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 23

8:05 pm - 4:38 pm

CPT

EWR

26h 33m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 5:50 pm

EWR

CPT

19h 50m

1 stop

$1,166Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 22

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to State of New York

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to State of New York flight tickets

Kenya Airways

Sep 10

CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl

23h 10m

2 stops

JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Sep 27

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 15m

1 stop

CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl

$997

Kenya Airways

Sep 30

CPT11:30 pmCape Town Intl

38h 05m

1 stop

JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Oct 9

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 50m

2 stops

CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl

$1,015

Kenya Airways

Sep 10

CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl

23h 10m

2 stops

JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Sep 27

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 15m

1 stop

CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl

$1,016

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to State of New York

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to State of New York flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Jun 18

CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Jun 21

JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 15m

1 stop

CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl

$998

Qatar Airways

Sep 30

CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Oct 9

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

CPT5:30 pmCape Town Intl

$1,018

Qatar Airways

May 17

CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

JFK4:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Oct 18

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

CPT5:30 pmCape Town Intl

$1,028

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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/27

1:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop34h 15m

$997

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

1:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/21

10:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop30h 15m

$998

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

11:30 pm-7:35 am

1 stop38h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/9

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,015

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/27

1:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop34h 15m

$1,016

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

1:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/9

11:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,018

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/8

7:50 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Newark

Wed 10/21

8:35 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,109

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

8:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

Newark

Sun 11/22

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,110

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/21

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Newark

Sat 11/7

1:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop27h 25m

$1,146

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/9

8:05 pm-2:37 pm

2 stops24h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/23

8:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$1,166

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

8:05 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop26h 33m

Newark

Thu 10/22

4:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,166

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to State of New York

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What is the cheapest month to fly to State of New York?

In general, June is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to State of New York. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $121. If you’re not able to fly to State of New York in June, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to State of New York during October average around $125.

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

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to State of New York. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $990. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $1,578. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to State of New York.

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 from Cape Town to New York State?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to State of New York from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to State of New York for around $1,050 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to State of New York from Cape Town for as low as $1,011 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to State of New York flight.

Cheap Cape Town to State of New York flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to State of New York

Fastest flight time	15h 15m
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in State of New York	306 airports

The fastest flight from Cape Town to State of New York takes 15h 15m

Direct flights go from Cape Town to State of New York on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 306 airports in State of New York. From Cape Town there are direct flights to Newark (EWR).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to New York State

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?
As of May 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from 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 that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check 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.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to State of New York

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,023	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,695 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,045	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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