The cheapest airline(s) flying from Cape Town to New York City is United Airlines.

Travel Period: February 2025 - January 2026

The cheapest month(s) to fly from Cape Town to New York City is February.

The cheapest day(s) of the week to fly from Cape Town to New York City is Thursday.

15:20 CPT

07:15 EWR

22Hrs, 55m 1 Stop (JNB)
CPTCape Town Airport 15:20 - EWR 07:15 22h 55m 1 Stop (JNB) Johannesburg
CPTCape Town Airport 15:20

JNBJohannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport 22:00
JNBJohannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport 17:25

EWRNewark Liberty International Airport 07:15
22h 55m (4h 35m)
1 Stop JNB · Johannesburg 4h 35m
Airlink (4Z 924)Embraer Emb E90

United Airlines (UA 187)Boeing 787 9
Airlink (4Z 924)
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17:15 CPT

11:15 JFK

25Hrs, 00m 1 Stop (IST)
CPTCape Town Airport 17:15 - JFK 11:15 25h 1 Stop (IST) Istanbul
CPTCape Town Airport 17:15

ISTIstanbul Airport 07:55
ISTIstanbul Airport 05:35

JFKNew York John F. Kennedy International Airport 11:15
25h (2h 20m)
1 Stop IST · Istanbul 2h 20m
Turkish Airlines (TK 45)Boeing 787 9

Turkish Airlines (TK 3)Airbus Industrie 330 300
Turkish Airlines (TK 45)
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18:10 CPT

07:15 EWR

20Hrs, 05m 1 Stop (JNB)
CPTCape Town Airport 18:10 - EWR 07:15 20h 05m 1 Stop (JNB) Johannesburg
CPTCape Town Airport 18:10

JNBJohannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport 22:00
JNBJohannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport 20:15

EWRNewark Liberty International Airport 07:15
20h 05m (1h 45m)
1 Stop JNB · Johannesburg 1h 45m
Airlink (4Z 932)Embraer Emb E90

United Airlines (UA 187)Boeing 787 9
Airlink (4Z 932)
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19:50 CPT

13:05 JFK

24Hrs, 15m 1 Stop (ZRH)
CPTCape Town Airport 19:50 - JFK 13:05 24h 15m 1 Stop (ZRH) Zurich
CPTCape Town Airport 19:50

ZRHZurich Airport 09:50
ZRHZurich Airport 06:20

JFKNew York John F. Kennedy International Airport 13:05
24h 15m (3h 30m)
1 Stop ZRH · Zurich 3h 30m
Edelweiss Air (WK 85)Airbus A340

Swiss (LX 16)Airbus Industrie 330 300
Edelweiss Air (WK 85)
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23:55 CPT

16:40 JFK

23Hrs, 45m 1 Stop (ZRH)
CPTCape Town Airport 23:55 - JFK 16:40 23h 45m 1 Stop (ZRH) Zurich
CPTCape Town Airport 23:55

ZRHZurich Airport 13:15
ZRHZurich Airport 10:25

JFKNew York John F. Kennedy International Airport 16:40
23h 45m (2h 50m)
1 Stop ZRH · Zurich 2h 50m
Edelweiss Air (WK 87)Airbus A340

Swiss (LX 14)Airbus Industrie 330 300
Edelweiss Air (WK 87)
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23:59 CPT

15:50 JFK

22Hrs, 51m 1 Stop (AMS)
CPTCape Town Airport 23:59 - JFK 15:50 22h 51m 1 Stop (AMS) Amsterdam
CPTCape Town Airport 23:59

AMSAmsterdam Airport 13:30
AMSAmsterdam Airport 10:55

JFKNew York John F. Kennedy International Airport 15:50
22h 51m (2h 35m)
1 Stop AMS · Amsterdam 2h 35m
KLM (KL 598)Boeing 777 300 Er

KLM (KL 641)Boeing Dreamliner Series 10
KLM (KL 598)
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What’s the fastest flight time from Cape Town to New York City?

The fastest flight time for direct flights from Cape Town to New York City is 16 hours . Check latest flight schedules & prices on Wego.

How far is New York City from Cape Town?

The flight distance between Cape Town and New York City is 12565km. Check all available flights on Wego.

When is the earliest and latest flight of the day?

The earliest flight of the day departs at 15:20. The last flight of the day departs at 15:20. See the full list of flight times on Wego.

How many airlines offer direct flights from Cape Town to New York City?

There are 1 airlines that offer direct flights from Cape Town to New York City. Find out the list of airlines on Wego.

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