Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to New York (CPT - NYC)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cape Town to New York and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,146	Kenya Airways 2 stops 24 hr Thu, May 21 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to New York is currently $1,146
Cheapest one-way flight	$621	Kenya Airways 2 stops 24 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to New York is currently $621
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,667	United Nonstop 16 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Fri, Aug 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cape Town to New York is currently $1,667
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,184	United 1 stop 42 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to New York is currently $1,184
Cheapest business class flights	$4,488	Ethiopian 2 stops 36 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Thu, Aug 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to New York is currently $4,488

Fastest flight	15 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cape Town to New York takes 15 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mon, Thu, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New York is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $860–1,100
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,050–1,650

Popular airlines from Cape Town to New York

United

Nonstop

from $1,407

Typical price: $1,050–2,050

3 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - EWR Every Mon, Thu, Sat

146 weekly connecting flights

CPT - EWR, LGA Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Delta

from $1,336

Typical price: $980–2,100

120 weekly connecting flights

CPT - EWR, JFK, LGA Every Tue, Fri, Sun
British Airways

from $1,518

Typical price: $1,250–2,550

71 weekly connecting flights

CPT - EWR, JFK Every day
Emirates

from $1,372

Typical price: $1,300–2,100

31 weekly connecting flights

CPT - EWR, JFK Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,410

Typical price: $1,250–2,250

27 weekly connecting flights

CPT - EWR, JFK Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,202

Typical price: $1,150–2,500

27 weekly connecting flights

CPT - EWR, JFK Every day

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 38 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to New York

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $860 to $1,100.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Kenya Airways from $1,146. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $621.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,407, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,336, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 20.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,518, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,372, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,410, flying from May 17 to May 30.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,202, flying from Jul 24 to Aug 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to New York starts at $1,146 from Thu, May 21 to Fri, Jun 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $621 and departs on Wed, May 13.

15 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to New York.

NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to New York.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cape Town to New York really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cape Town to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 3 nonstop flights and 146 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to New York are:

Delta offers 120 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
British Airways offers 71 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
Emirates offers 31 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
Ethiopian offers 27 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
Turkish Airlines offers 27 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cape Town and New York.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Kenya Airways from $1,146. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $621.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,407, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,336, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 20.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,518, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,372, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,410, flying from May 17 to May 30.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to New York is $1,202, flying from Jul 24 to Aug 8.

United flies direct from Cape Town to New York.

There are 3 United direct flights from Cape Town to New York per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and New York at price $1,184 is offered by United from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

United flies direct from Cape Town to New York.

There are 3 United direct flights from Cape Town to New York per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Cape Town to New York are only available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cape Town and New York start at $1,667 from Sat, Aug 1 to Fri, Aug 14 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to New York, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cape Town and New York start at $4,488 from Thu, Jul 23 to Thu, Aug 6 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and New York start at $1,146 from Thu, May 21 to Fri, Jun 5.

To book business class trips from Cape Town to New York, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cape Town and New York starts at $1,184 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and New York at price $1,184 is offered by United from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to New York, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.