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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from £407

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 April 2026.

Tue 5/507:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 12/513:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/4£788
Mon 18/519:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/522:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4£809
Wed 25/1120:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 29/1120:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4£809
Sat 16/514:00
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/515:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£842
Fri 17/419:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/422:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4£852
Wed 25/1117:15
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 28/1100:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4£854
Thu 16/419:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/422:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4£858
Wed 23/917:55
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops45h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1120:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4£859
Thu 15/1019:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 29/1014:00
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4£860
Thu 9/419:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/522:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4£862
Sun 19/419:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/422:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4£863
Mon 20/419:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/522:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4£868

Find 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 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£788

One-way from

£407

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

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Average price

£879

Good round-trip deal

£634 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 5/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 April 2026.
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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

19:30-22:30

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/4

22:05-12:55

1 stop32h 50m

£869

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:50-16:00

2 stops32h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

22:20-14:35

2 stops34h 15m

£878

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

06:05-08:35

2 stops32h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/7

22:20-14:35

2 stops34h 15m

£904

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

19:30-16:40

1 stop27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/6

20:40-12:55

2 stops34h 15m

£992

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

13:15-21:20

2 stops38h 05m

Newark

Tue 12/5

23:55-16:40

2 stops34h 45m

£997

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

18:25-21:20

2 stops32h 55m

Newark

Sun 10/5

23:55-16:40

2 stops34h 45m

£999

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

15:20-18:55

3 stops33h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/5

22:20-11:30

2 stops31h 10m

£1,000

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

18:25-18:55

2 stops30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

22:20-14:35

3 stops34h 15m

£1,000

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

15:20-21:20

3 stops36h 00m

Newark

Mon 25/5

23:55-11:30

2 stops29h 35m

£1,000

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-18:55

2 stops35h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/7

22:20-14:35

3 stops34h 15m

£1,008

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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 3 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to New York, you should look to book at least 76 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of £539). Flying from Cape Town to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £769). 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 5 April 2026.

When flying from Cape Town to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to New York?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to New York?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to New York?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £717.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to New York?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to New York?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.

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. 0 airlines 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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to New York?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to New York can take about 32h 10m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £878. There are 7799 mi between Cape Town and New York. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of £539). Flying from Cape Town to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £769). 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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