$495 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to New York State

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to New York departing on 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to New York State, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Book Cheap Cape Town to New York Plane Tickets

 
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

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 6:30 pm
CPT
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JFK
28h 00m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
4:40 pm - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
19h 35m1 stop
$884Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 27
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 6:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:40 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 55m2 stops
$905Kenya Airways
Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Feb 15
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:50 pm - 3:59 pm
CPT
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JFK
26h 09m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:15 pm - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
21h 00m1 stop
$920Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:50 pm - 3:22 pm
CPT
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LGA
25h 32m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
4:00 pm - 7:15 pm
LGA
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CPT
20h 15m1 stop
$925Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 6:30 pm
CPT
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JFK
28h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 10:50 pm
JFK
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CPT
23h 10m2 stops
$933Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 1
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:45 am
CPT
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LGA
21h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:01 pm - 7:15 pm
LGA
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CPT
23h 14m2 stops
$935Delta
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 2:19 pm
CPT
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JFK
23h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
30h 15m1 stop
$935Delta
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 3:40 pm
CPT
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EWR
38h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 5:50 am
EWR
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CPT
29h 45m1 stop
$943Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
KLM Logo
2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
CPT
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EWR
31h 55m2 stops
KLM Logo
3:58 pm - 9:55 pm
EWR
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CPT
22h 57m2 stops
$951KLM
Tue, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 15
KLM Logo
2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
CPT
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EWR
31h 55m2 stops
KLM Logo
3:58 pm - 9:55 pm
EWR
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CPT
22h 57m2 stops
$959KLM
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 State flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to New York State from Cape Town found in the last 72 hours was to New York, at $790 round-trip. The most popular route is from Cape Town (CPT) to Newark Airport (EWR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $790.

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

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 State, 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 State is November, when tickets cost $940 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,160 and $1,153 respectively.

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

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 State, 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 State, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$495
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Airport

FAQs - booking New York State flights

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

    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 State.

  • 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 State?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cape Town to New York State 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 State?

    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 from Cape Town to New York State with an airline and back 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 State?

    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 from Cape Town to New York State up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York State?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New York State is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $994 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New York State is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,170.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York State

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Cape Town to the following destinations at these prices or less: Newark $998 one-way - $963 round-trip

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Cape Town to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to New York State. 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 8016 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

I went to washroom twice and once there was no toilet seat cover and the other no toilet paper at all. I don't think it was ever replenished or checked before we boarded as it was very early on in the flight.

4.0 OkaySandy, Dec 2025
MAD - JFK
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I went to washroom twice and once there was no toilet seat cover and the other no toilet paper at all. I don't think it was ever replenished or checked before we boarded as it was very early on in the flight.

Premium economy is like the forgotten class. Aside from meal service never saw a flight attendant. Any additional beverages required going to the very back of the plane to request and there was rarely an attendant there. Seat leg / foot rest hardly elevates and not well suite for someone under 5’6. Bulky armrests

Flight delays both to Detroits and return flight . The flight to Detroit was associated with mechanical difficulty

I paid for a business class ticket on Delta. It was sourced to Virgin Atlantic. They changed out the aircraft which had fewer upper class tickets. Even though I'd checked into the lounge, was receiving alerts via kayak about the delay and changes; no one informed me that the seat would be changed - until I attempted to board and was told that I would have an economy seat or they could search to put me on another airline. Even the flight crew were informed of this change (10 passengers were bumped out of Upper Class) around 2 pm (1400) time. Hours would have helped to consider alternatives instead of making a last minute change. There needs to be compensation from both Delta and Virgin given this change in service/experience.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

For some reason, I couldn't choose my seat. The airline gave me a seat when I got there. Not happy about that. Otherwise, everything else was great!

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

One of the best airlines that I flew on, the flight attendants were very attentive and professional.

the over had ligth did not work'd for the all way

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

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

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

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

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

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!

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

everything was pretty good. Houston airport is awful. Unnecessarily inefficient; people working there are rude. Badly run

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

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