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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from £514

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in February or May, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£668

One-way from

£514

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£773
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/10-10/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 00m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Tue 21/1013:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/1110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6£668
Fri 26/1221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop27h 33mDelta
Mon 5/116:55EWR - CPT
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/6£676
Sun 22/623:15CPT - JFK
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Thu 13/1121:20JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/6£685
Wed 29/1008:50CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Fri 28/1118:50JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/6£687
Mon 23/619:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6£745
Mon 20/1016:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/1100:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£765
Tue 15/716:35CPT - JFK
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 26/700:35JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6£768
Wed 22/1008:40CPT - EWR
1 stop34h 40mSWISS
Sat 8/1122:05EWR - CPT
1 stop41h 00mSWISS
Deal found 12/6£784
Wed 22/1007:00CPT - EWR
2 stops42h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 9/1118:40EWR - CPT
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6£806
Sat 6/918:55CPT - JFK
2 stops31h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 6/1020:05JFK - CPT
2 stops34h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6£811
Sat 4/1000:30CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 15/1018:20JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 40mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 11/6£818
Sat 26/715:15CPT - JFK
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/823:25JFK - CPT
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£824

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to New York that are best for you.

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

13:50-08:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Wed 5/11

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

£668

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

20:05-21:04

1 stop30h 59m

Newark

Tue 4/11

19:55-19:15

2 stops40h 20m

£676

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

08:50-23:45

1 stop20h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

20:00-06:10

2 stops27h 10m

£685

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

23:00-19:05

1 stop26h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/11

21:20-06:10

1 stop25h 50m

£696

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

19:50-05:05

Nonstop15h 15m

Newark

Wed 12/11

20:35-18:00

Nonstop14h 25m

£745

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

Newark

Sun 9/11

00:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

£765

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

16:35-17:55

1 stop31h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/7

00:35-11:50

1 stop29h 15m

£768

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

08:40-13:20

1 stop34h 40m

Newark

Sat 8/11

22:05-22:05

1 stop41h 00m

£784

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

07:00-19:25

2 stops42h 25m

Newark

Sun 9/11

18:40-08:00

1 stop30h 20m

£806

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/9

18:55-20:20

2 stops31h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/10

20:05-12:40

2 stops34h 35m

£811

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to New York. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to New York, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of £500). Flying from Cape Town to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to New York at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Cape Town to New York have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to New York?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to New York. 1 airline have flights from Cape Town Intl to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to New York round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at £668, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to New York.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Delta and KLM. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £514. Qatar Airways flights start at £580 while deals on Delta start at £596 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of £500). Flying from Cape Town to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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