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

A quick flight from Cape Town to New York can take about 16h. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £828. There are 7820 mi between Cape Town and New York. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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.

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).

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.

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

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Average price	£788
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CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

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CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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00:00-07:00

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of £784). Flying from Cape Town to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of £956). 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?

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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to New York flights typically cost between £753 and £871 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £768 on Ethiopian Air (19 Oct–25 Oct).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to New York, you should look to book at least 52 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.

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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 16h. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £828. There are 7820 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York (average of £784). Flying from Cape Town to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of £956). 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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How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to New York?

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Cape Town to New York flights typically cost between £753 and £871 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £768 on Ethiopian Air (19 Oct–25 Oct).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to New York, you should look to book at least 52 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.

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Cape Town to New York flights typically cost between £753 and £871 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £768 on Ethiopian Air (19 Oct–25 Oct).