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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from £398

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
1 Jul — 8 Jul1
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 26 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£672

One-way from

£398

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£769

Good round-trip deal

£1,017 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/12-4/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 03m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 55m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to New York (NYC).

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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 26 June 2025.

Mon 8/1221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop32h 28mDelta
Sun 4/106:00EWR - CPT
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Deal found 24/6£672
Fri 26/1223:45CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Mon 5/117:40JFK - CPT
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Deal found 25/6£675
Thu 6/1123:45CPT - JFK
2 stops27h 25mKLM
Wed 19/1101:00JFK - CPT
1 stop22h 45mKLM
Deal found 23/6£731
Thu 6/1120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/1115:20EWR - CPT
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/6£742
Fri 8/818:55CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 15/819:29JFK - CPT
1 stop33h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/6£752
Wed 6/818:55CPT - JFK
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 23/819:30JFK - CPT
1 stop33h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/6£753
Mon 21/716:35CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 4/1000:35JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6£764
Sun 21/916:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 27/900:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6£783
Thu 6/1109:30CPT - EWR
1 stop34h 15mLufthansa
Thu 20/1118:05EWR - CPT
1 stop33h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 23/6£816
Tue 8/713:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 14/710:55EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/6£847
Sun 10/814:30CPT - JFK
2 stops32h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 17/813:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/6£858
Sun 29/623:15CPT - EWR
2 stops24h 24mKLM
Mon 7/717:00EWR - CPT
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Deal found 25/6£859

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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 26 June 2025.
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 Town

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

21:30-22:58

1 stop32h 28m

Newark

Sun 4/1

07:40-19:15

1 stop28h 35m

£672

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

23:00-19:05

1 stop26h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/8

15:45-17:50

1 stop20h 05m

£678

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

23:45-20:10

2 stops27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

01:00-06:45

1 stop22h 45m

£731

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

20:50-05:50

Nonstop16h 00m

Newark

Thu 20/11

15:20-07:40

2 stops33h 20m

£742

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/8

18:55-21:59

1 stop33h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/8

19:29-11:00

1 stop33h 31m

£752

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

18:55-19:25

1 stop30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 23/8

19:30-11:00

1 stop33h 30m

£753

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

Newark

Sat 4/10

00:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

£761

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

16:35-10:55

1 stop24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/10

00:35-11:50

1 stop29h 15m

£764

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

09:30-12:45

1 stop34h 15m

Newark

Thu 20/11

18:05-11:00

1 stop33h 55m

£816

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/7

13:50-08:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Mon 14/7

10:55-13:00

1 stop20h 05m

£847

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 20 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 26 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to New York at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 26 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta, andKLM from Cape Town to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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?

    Delta, at £672, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to New York.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include KLM and United Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 14% 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 Norse Atlantic UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £398. Turkish Airlines flights start at £484 while deals on Qatar Airways start at £527 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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