Cheap Flights from Cape Town to New York from $565

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York (CPT-NYC)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as $565 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CPT to JFK on Sat, Sep 19), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $995 departing on Sat, Sep 19 and returning on Sun, Sep 27.

• Which airlines offer flights from Cape Town to New York?

  At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Cape Town to New York, including: Delta Air Lines Qatar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 15 hours 15 minutes to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC).

• When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to New York?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to New York is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Cape Town to New York?

  To find best deals on flights from Cape Town to New York, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Sep 19, with one-way flights priced at just $565.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for New York travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to New York is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town to New York on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town to New York on July 23, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at $594.

• Which airports can I fly to for New York from Cape Town?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in New York, with Cape Town International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (CPT-JFK) is by far the most common option on this route: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) LaGuardia Airport (LGA) New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS) New York Stewart International Airport (SWF).

• Is there any time difference between Cape Town and New York?

  The time difference between New York and Cape Town is 7h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Cape Town to New York?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.