How many flights from Cape Town to New York are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.2% of flights from Cape Town to New York were non-stop. For flights that included connections, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that travelers on this route typically experience flights with at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Cape Town to New York?

The typical direct flight time from Cape Town to New York is 15 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 12626 kilometers. Flights with one stop historically have a median duration of 25 hours and 35 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct routes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cape Town to New York?

Based on historical trends over a 30-day period, good prices on flights from Cape Town to New York are considered frequent. This indicates that travelers generally have regular opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. The route is known for its consistent availability of competitive pricing.

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CPT - New York
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Cape Town to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to New York

Right now, 10% of recent fares for flights from Cape Town to New York are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $1273–$2734, with a median price of $1887. Current fares are below the typical level, which can be an advantage for travelers looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to New York. New deals appear almost daily for this long-haul route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to New York? The data indicates that December is often the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $929. Following closely, September also presents a good option with a median fare of $994, and November offers a median fare of $1124. These months tend to be significantly cheaper than the overall median for the route.

A typical journey from Cape Town to New York takes approximately 15h 15m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey time is considerably longer at 31h 35m. Only 3.2% of recent fares are for direct flights from Cape Town to New York, meaning most itineraries connect at least once, typically involving 2 stopovers.

The distance between Cape Town and New York is approximately 12626 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that often involves extended flight times and potential stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to New York

Regular price: $1,388 - $1,920

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 between $1388 and $1920. The current lowest deal is $991 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 17-Sep 24.

now $991

Low $1,388

High $1,920

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to New York

For flights from CPT to NYC, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $934. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $2216. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $934

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,216

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to New York

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to New York

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,346

$1,054

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,635

$991

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,802

$1,008

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,556

$1,106

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,560

$1,112

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,550

$1,113

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to New York

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$1,802 → $1,003

44%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,802 → $1,057

41%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

$1,570 → $911

42%

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$1,635 → $985

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to New York

Cape Town - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from CPT to NYC are below the typical level, with 10% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

December offers the lowest median price

Historically, December has the lowest median price at $929, followed by September at $994.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 15h 15m

The typical flight duration is 15h 15m nonstop, with connecting flights averaging 31h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Ethiopian Airlines recently offered a deal for $991 from Sep 17-Sep 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from CPT to NYC are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Cape Town to New York.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$940

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International Airport offers a convenient and often budget-friendly entry point to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$938

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Consider Westchester County (HPN) for convenient access to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,414

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From CPT

Elite

Nov 03

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$6,170

$4,065

Save $2,105

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Feb 18

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,020

$3,820

Save $2,200

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 05

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,173

$4,061

Save $2,112

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Jan 19

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,644

$4,146

Save $2,498

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 01

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,570

$4,164

Save $2,406

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 04

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,170

$4,301

Save $1,869

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 04

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,133

$4,301

Save $1,832

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 03

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,133

$4,301

Save $1,832

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 20

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,704

$4,327

Save $2,377

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 24

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,058

$4,328

Save $2,730

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 29

New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,889

$4,328

Save $2,561

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 17

New York, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,683

$3,932

Save $1,751

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to New York is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1483. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $2422, while booking 7-13 days out averaged $2075. Prices also tended to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, averaging $2341.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to New York was considered to be $1273. The median price observed for this route was $1887. Prices above $2734 were typically in the more expensive range. These figures are based on pricing trends over a 90-day period.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to New York, with a median price of $929. September also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $994. The annual median price for this route was $1887, indicating that prices in these months were significantly lower than the yearly average.

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Cape Town to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to New York

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to New York

Regular price: $1,388 - $1,920

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 between $1388 and $1920. The current lowest deal is $991 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 17-Sep 24.

now $991

Low $1,388

High $1,920

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to New York

December

Cheapest

Flights from $934

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,216

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to New York

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to New York

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,346

$1,054

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,635

$991

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,802

$1,008

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,556

$1,106

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,560

$1,112

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,550

$1,113

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to New York

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$1,802 → $1,003

44%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,802 → $1,057

41%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

$1,570 → $911

42%

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$1,635 → $985

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to New York

Cape Town - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from CPT to NYC are below the typical level, with 10% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

December offers the lowest median price

Historically, December has the lowest median price at $929, followed by September at $994.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 15h 15m

The typical flight duration is 15h 15m nonstop, with connecting flights averaging 31h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Ethiopian Airlines recently offered a deal for $991 from Sep 17-Sep 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from CPT to NYC are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Cape Town to New York.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$940

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International Airport offers a convenient and often budget-friendly entry point to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$938

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Consider Westchester County (HPN) for convenient access to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,683

$3,932

Save $1,751

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to New York

Cape Town to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to New York

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to New York

Direct flights from Cape Town to New York

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to New York

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to New York

Cape Town - New York route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December offers the lowest median price

Typical flight duration is 15h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

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

What's a cheap fare from Cape Town to New York?

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

How many flights from Cape Town to New York are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Cape Town to New York?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cape Town to New York?

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Cape Town to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to New York

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to New York

Direct flights from Cape Town to New York

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to New York

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to New York

Cape Town - New York route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December offers the lowest median price

Typical flight duration is 15h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Nov 03

Feb 18

Nov 05

Jan 19

Oct 01

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 03

Oct 20

Sep 24

Sep 29

Dec 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

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

What's a cheap fare from Cape Town to New York?

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