Cheap Flights from Cape Town to New York
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Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to New York
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September 10 - September 27
CPT - New York
$1,293
$985
Round trip
September 14 - September 30
CPT - New York
$1,293
$989
Round trip
October 8 - October 27
CPT - New York
$1,382
$994
Round trip
September 23 - September 30
CPT - New York
$1,319
$996
Round trip
September 24 - September 27
CPT - New York
$1,311
$998
Round trip
November 11 - November 18
CPT - New York
$1,210
$998
Round trip
September 10 - September 20
CPT - New York
$1,274
$999
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September 10 - September 19
CPT - New York
$1,279
$1,000
Round trip
October 22 - October 25
CPT - New York
$1,362
$1,000
Round trip
October 25 - October 27
CPT - New York
$1,379
$1,001
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Cape Town to New York
How much is a round trip from Cape Town to New York
Regular price: $1,152 - $1,866
Prices for flights from Cape Town to New York are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to New York is typically between $1152 and $1866. The current lowest deal is $985 with Kenya Airways, for travel from September 10 to September 27.
now $985
Low $1,152
High $1,866
The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to New York
The cheapest month to fly from CPT to NYC is December, with a median price of $929. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $2249. Prices are generally lower from April to December.
December
Flights from $929
August
Flights from $2,249
Direct flights from Cape Town to New York
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to New York
Thu, Jun 18
CPT - New York
Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)
United Airlines
$1,512
$1,143
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
CPT - New York
Cape Town (CPT) - New York (LGA)
United Airlines
$1,581
$1,131
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
CPT - New York
Cape Town (CPT) - New York (LGA)
United Airlines
$1,573
$1,129
One-way
Mon, Jul 6
CPT - New York
Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)
United Airlines
$1,363
$1,108
One-way
Wed, Jul 8
CPT - New York
Cape Town (CPT) - New York (JFK)
Qatar Airways
$1,233
$1,040
One-way
Mon, Jul 13
CPT - New York
Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)
United Airlines
$1,360
$1,107
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to New York
Dec 2 - Dec 9
$1,867 → $1,089
42%
Dec 24 - Jan 4
$1,836 → $1,097
40%
Dec 24 - Jan 3
$1,828 → $1,097
40%
Dec 20 - Jan 3
$1,805 → $1,097
39%
Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to New York
Cape Town - New York route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares for Cape Town to New York are above the typical level at $985.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in December for the best prices
Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $929.
⏱️ Flight duration
Typically a long-haul flight
Flights from Cape Town to New York typically take 47h 3m, with 3 or more stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Direct flights are rare, with connecting flights making up 97.3% of deals.
🏆 Airline highlight
Kenya Airways offers a recent deal
A recent deal from Kenya Airways was found for $985 from Cape Town to New York.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.
Cape Town main airports to depart from
Cape Town International (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport is a good choice for flights from Cape Town to New York.
📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$985
New York main airports to arrive at
John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights to New York from Cape Town.
📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$985
LaGuardia (LGA)
LaGuardia Airport is an arrival option for travelers flying from Cape Town to New York.
📍 ~10 km from New York city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1087
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
New York Stewart International Airport serves the New York area for flights from Cape Town.
📍 ~90 km from New York city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1421
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport is an alternative for flights arriving in the New York area.
📍 ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1087
Airports nearby New York used as alternative
Westchester County (HPN)
Westchester County Airport is a useful alternative, offering faster security and check-in processes than major NYC airports.
📍 ~40 km from New York (reachable by car or rideshare)
💸 Flights from ~$1410
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport is a major international hub, often providing competitive pricing for flights to the New York area.
📍 ~130 km from New York (reachable by train)
💸 Flights from ~$1076
Long Island MacArthur (ISP)
Long Island MacArthur Airport is an excellent alternative for residents of Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island.
📍 ~80 km from New York (reachable by train)
💸 Flights from ~$1403
Bradley International (BDL)
Bradley International Airport is a reliable regional option, useful if NYC airports experience severe delays or price spikes.
📍 ~160 km from New York (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1239
Trenton–Mercer (TTN)
Trenton–Mercer Airport is a viable ultra-low-cost option with quick curb-to-gate times due to its small terminal.
📍 ~85 km from New York (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1426
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$18,446
$11,628
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$4,294
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$4,342
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$4,471
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$4,498
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$7,230
$4,540
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$6,799
$4,507
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$4,540
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$4,540
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$4,658
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New York, United States
91% AI deal score
$7,362
$4,663
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New York, United States
91% AI deal score
$7,036
$4,678
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New York, United States
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$7,260
$4,719
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New York, United States
91% AI deal score
$7,171
$4,822
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New York, United States
91% AI deal score
$2,757
$1,907
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New York, United States
90% AI deal score
$6,143
$4,312
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New York, United States
90% AI deal score
$6,165
$4,347
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New York, United States
90% AI deal score
$6,099
$4,481
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New York, United States
90% AI deal score
$5,834
$4,499
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New York, United States
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$6,495
$4,675
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New York, United States
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$4,884
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New York, United States
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$2,895
$1,968
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New York, United States
89% AI deal score
$5,850
$4,658
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New York, United States
89% AI deal score
$6,663
$5,028
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New York, United States
89% AI deal score
$7,413
$5,277
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New York, United States
89% AI deal score
$6,762
$5,300
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New York, United States
89% AI deal score
$7,175
$5,341
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New York, United States
89% AI deal score
$7,313
$5,366
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New York, United States
89% AI deal score
$7,176
$5,390
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New York, United States
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$2,601
$1,983
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New York, United States
88% AI deal score
$7,070
$5,296
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New York, United States
88% AI deal score
$6,761
$5,350
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New York, United States
88% AI deal score
$6,789
$5,413
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New York, United States
86% AI deal score
$5,664
$4,457
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New York, United States
86% AI deal score
$5,667
$4,457
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New York, United States
86% AI deal score
$5,666
$4,457
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New York, United States
85% AI deal score
$5,865
$4,559
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New York, United States
85% AI deal score
$5,826
$4,559
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New York, United States
83% AI deal score
$6,497
$5,334
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New York, United States
83% AI deal score
$6,787
$5,427
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New York, United States
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$5,957
$5,355
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New York, United States
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$5,501
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New York, United States
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$5,256
$4,691
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$4,729
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$5,133
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$6,167
$5,145
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$6,167
$5,190
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New York, United States
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$2,792
$2,470
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New York, United States
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$5,664
$4,615
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New York, United States
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$5,667
$4,615
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$4,615
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$4,711
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$5,329
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$5,348
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New York, United States
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$5,443
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New York, United States
80% AI deal score
$6,012
$5,488
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$5,526
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$4,775
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