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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 amCPT-EWR
25h 10m2 stops
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11:00 am - 1:00 pmEWR-CPT
20h 00m1 stop
$794Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 amCPT-EWR
25h 10m2 stops
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11:00 am - 1:00 pmEWR-CPT
20h 00m1 stop
$888Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Feb 16
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 7:47 pmCPT-LGA
29h 17m2 stops
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 7:15 pmLGA-CPT
21h 15m1 stop
$926Delta
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Feb 16
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:17 amCPT-JFK
20h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 7:15 pmJFK-CPT
18h 15m1 stop
$926Delta
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Fri, Dec 26 - Mon, Jan 5
KLM Logo
7:55 am - 10:45 pmCPT-JFK
21h 50m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 5:50 amJFK-CPT
27h 20m1 stop
$940KLM
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Fri, Dec 26 - Mon, Jan 5
KLM Logo
7:55 am - 10:45 pmCPT-JFK
21h 50m1 stop
KLM Logo
7:30 pm - 5:50 amJFK-CPT
27h 20m1 stop
$941KLM
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
SWISS Logo
9:00 am - 1:55 pmCPT-EWR
35h 55m1 stop
SWISS Logo
10:00 pm - 7:30 amEWR-CPT
26h 30m1 stop
$1,011SWISS
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:10 pmEWR-CPT
27h 10m1 stop
$1,017United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:10 pmEWR-CPT
27h 10m1 stop
$1,018United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
SWISS Logo
9:00 am - 1:55 pmCPT-EWR
35h 55m1 stop
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10:40 pm - 7:30 amEWR-CPT
25h 50m2 stops
$1,030SWISS
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
CPT offers free Wi-Fi with easy connection.
Take the AirTrain from Newark for a quick NYC trip.
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from $794 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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CPT-EWR
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$794
Typical prices: $959-$1,270
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/3Wed 3/11
CPT - EWR • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,018
Typical prices: $1,021-$1,303
United Airlines
Mon 11/17Sun 11/30
CPT - EWR • Non-stop
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Cape Town to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Cape Town to New York costs $945 on the route between Cape Town (CPT) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Cape Town to New York, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cape Town, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to New York is November, where tickets cost $956 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,181 and $1,158 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cape Town to New York?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,082, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to New York

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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CPT

CPT offers free Wi-Fi with easy connection, no password needed, perfect for staying connected before your long flight to NYC.

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EWR

For a quick trip to Manhattan, take the AirTrain to NJ Transit or Amtrak, reaching NYC in about 35 minutes.

Read more about EWRby Stefanie Waldek
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$496
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to New York

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to New York was $496 for a one-way ticket and $794 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and New York?

    A passport is required to fly from Cape Town to New York.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to New York?

    On your way to New York, you’ll fly out from Cape Town Intl. You’ll be landing in one of New York’s 2 airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to New York?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to New York?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to New York?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to New York?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cape Town to New York on on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to New York, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to New York are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $948 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,651 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,000 or less one-way and $1,013 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Cape Town to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7999 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Seats comfortable, service and food very mediocre, staff not very attentive, worse than many other our flights with Delta.

6.0 GoodMarianna, Oct 2025FCO - JFK
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Seats comfortable, service and food very mediocre, staff not very attentive, worse than many other our flights with Delta.

Overall good experience; however, there was one flight attendant who was rather rough compared to everyone else. Everything else was good: entertainment, food. Delta keeps on delivering! Thank you!

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Crew blocked exits to front of ship with galley carts. Also split five person family apart on international flight without fixing.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

The crew was amazing; Von, Vera and Guadalupe were very friendly and attentive throughout the entire flight. They were friendly and welcoming to everyone. A solid and dedicated team for sure!

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

At boarding, the locations where we had to have our passports checked prior to boarding were very unclear. Occasional staff wandered around telling people, but in busy area of the terminal this was not obvious. It was also located well after the check in desk in terms of walking to the gate. The Premium Economy service was attentive and warm. The only big draw back was lack of restrooms, and no division or even curtain between PE and Economy.

We had seats between the bathroom and a screaming baby, and did not have enough room to lay my head down on the tray table. Not ideal.

Very nice crew and great food. Easy to board just wish the flight could be shorter or seats more comfortable or more room to walk around when you get cramps in your legs from sitting so long. Crew was great and attentive and really was good food.

They lived up to the Swiss reputation of excellent operation in all aspects. Zurich is a great place to make connections to other parts of Europe.

My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints

Everything was smooth and great. I didnt like that they talk so much on the interphone during the flight.

Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

Flight left on time. Boarding was easy. Arrived to EWR 30 mins early. Luggage was deplaned in good time. Overall a very good experience.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

The worst landing I have ever had on a domestic flight. Thought we would lose the landing gear on landing in Newark. Then we spent 40 minutes trying to position the plane in the right place to be able to get the jet way to the plane. The plane arrived stopped. The announcer was that we were there. Everybody got up, then we were told to sit back down because they had to have us towed to a different position. We got towed and then everyone stood up and they told us we were in the wrong position to sit back down again, and then we got towed to a different position This did not happen immediately. It was 30 minutes while we wandered around a small section of the tarmac in Newark close to the gate, but apparently not close enough. Horrifying experience The CAB should be investigating that flight

Boarding was organized. Plane seats comfortable and service was attentive. Food options were good.

This was a very average flight. The seat was out of alignment so more uncomfortable than usual. The cabin felt not well maintained. But I safely got where I needed to go.

Flight is clean and ontime. Crew is friendly. Snack can be better and the internet connection is poor

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

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