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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from £519

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NYC
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York are usually found in November or March, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 July 2026.

Wed 9/923:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 17/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/7£781
Fri 3/720:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 26m
Delta
Wed 8/719:00
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/7£787
Tue 21/723:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Tue 4/821:15
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop42h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/7£795
Sun 30/820:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 54m
Delta
Sat 12/913:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop22h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£796
Sun 9/820:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 23/819:00
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/7£799
Wed 5/823:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop26h 00m
KLM
Wed 12/817:30
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops21h 55m
KLM
Deal found 3/7£799
Fri 2/1020:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 44m
Delta
Mon 12/1008:35
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop27h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£803
Fri 2/1020:05
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop22h 16m
Delta
Mon 12/1016:29
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop19h 21m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£803
Thu 10/913:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/911:20
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/7£805
Tue 6/1020:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop20h 15m
Delta
Sat 17/1011:31
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop24h 19m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£805
Tue 6/1020:05
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 24m
Delta
Sat 17/1015:18
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 32m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£805
Tue 20/1020:05
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 24m
Delta
Mon 2/1110:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/7£806

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£781

One-way from

£519

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£897

Good round-trip deal

£664 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 9/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 20m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 35m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 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 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

23:15-12:29

1 stop43h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/8

14:35-21:25

2 stops24h 50m

£799

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

18:25-14:35

2 stops26h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/8

21:15-21:25

1 stop42h 10m

£804

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

23:15-12:32

1 stop43h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/9

21:15-21:25

1 stop42h 10m

£815

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

23:15-17:10

1 stop23h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/8

16:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

£819

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

19:50-05:20

Nonstop15h 30m

Newark

Sat 17/10

15:05-15:20

1 stop18h 15m

£822

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/7

23:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/9

16:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

£825
Fastest return journey

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

19:50-05:20

Nonstop15h 30m

Newark

Sun 27/9

20:35-17:10

Nonstop14h 35m

£827

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

23:15-09:24

2 stops40h 09m

Newark

Thu 27/8

06:00-17:50

1 stop29h 50m

£838

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

20:05-01:14

1 stop35h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/8

18:25-21:25

1 stop21h 00m

£844

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

07:40-19:40

2 stops42h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

12:31-17:50

2 stops23h 19m

£846

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 £247). Flying from Cape Town to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of £658). 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 July 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 83% 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 £708.

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.

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 75 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.

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 15h 30m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £822. 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 £247). Flying from Cape Town to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of £658). 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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