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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to New York starting at $447.

Book one-way or return flights from Cape Town to New York from as little as $447. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today!

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Find cheap airlines flights from Cape Town to New York

View airlines operating flights from Cape Town to New York. Compare prices, find the option that best suits your travel needs, and enjoy a comfortable journey with a trusted airline.

Flysafair
From $433
Kenya Airways
From $447
FlexFlight
From $471
Qatar Airways
From $491
South African Airlink
From $534
Ethiopian Airlines
From $568
Turkish Airlines
From $601
Emirates
From $605
Aegean Airlines
From $611
Swiss
From $679
ANA airlines

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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to New York by different airports

Discover different routes, airlines, and transfers and find the best alternative flights for your journey from Cape Town to New York.

  • Cheapest
    Flysafair
    CPT
    20:50
    42h 25m
    2 transfer
    JFK
    09:15
    Cape Town International Airport - John F. Kennedy International Airport
    Sat, May 18Flysafair
    $433
  • Qatar Airways
    CPT
    13:00
    52h 7m
    2 transfer
    EWR
    11:07
    Cape Town International Airport - Newark Liberty International Airport
    Sun, May 5Qatar Airways
    $491
  • Qatar Airways
    CPT
    13:00
    51h 7m
    2 transfer
    LGA
    10:07
    Cape Town International Airport - New York LaGuardia Airport
    Mon, May 20Qatar Airways
    $491
  • Qatar Airways
    CPT
    13:00
    51h 7m
    2 transfer
    LGA
    10:07
    Cape Town International Airport - New York LaGuardia Airport
    Mon, May 20Qatar Airways
    $491
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cape Town to New York based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,245.
  • How long does it take to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 16 hours to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in New York?

    • The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport to downtown is about 20km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to downtown is about 14km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from New York LaGuardia Airport to downtown is about 13km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC)?

    Airlines with flights from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (NYC): United Airlines.

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Cape Town to New York Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$446

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

$916

Off-season for travel

November

Peak season for travel

July

Flight distance

12,581.8km

Average flight time

16 hours

Popular airline

South African Airlink