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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to New York flights typically cost between £772 and £1,058 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £684 on Delta (3 Feb-15 Feb).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £711.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to New York on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to New York flights typically cost between £772 and £1,058 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £684 on Delta (3 Feb-15 Feb).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 45m.

Question 6

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to New York round-trip?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines, at £1,211, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to New York..

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to New York, you should look to book at least 13 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to New York flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

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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.

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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).

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to New York?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 13

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance, which can save you up to 18% on flights from Cape Town to New York compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 14 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £625. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £957.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New York?

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to New York from Cape Town. Prices for February average £793 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £618. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a February flight can save you 13% on your journey compared to booking in August

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to New York?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Cape Town to New York flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to New York?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to New York from Cape Town by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to New York with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Cape Town to New York with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to New York become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Cape Town to New York flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	£684
One-way from	£378
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£899

Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from £378

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in February or May, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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