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Cape Town New York City
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Mon, 20 May CPT - JFK
Wed, 22 May JFK - CPT
£825 £806
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Cape Town New York City
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Thu, 23 May CPT - JFK
£371 £359
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Cape Town New York City
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Sat, 04 May CPT - JFK
Mon, 06 May JFK - CPT
£793 £774
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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
210% Trains are 210% more expensive in New York City than in Cape Town.
Cape Town £0.84
New York City £2.6
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
122% The average meal is 122% more expensive in New York City than in Cape Town.
Cape Town £6.29
New York City £13.98
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.26 USD
1 USD = 0.8 GBP
Last checked on 05 May 2024
Distance: 7808 miles
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 11 miles
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Newark International Airport (EWR) How far from city centre: 11 miles
La Guardia (LGA) How far from city centre: 5 miles
East 34St Landing (NES) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Marine Air (QNY) How far from city centre: 11 miles
Wall Street Spb (NWS) How far from city centre: 11 miles

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If you are planning to visit New York City from Cape Town, here you'll find all the necessary information to book your flights. We'll help you address any possible doubts you may have about this route.

About your departure and destination airports

If you are looking to travel from South Africa to United States, Cape Town - New York City is one of the most popular routes.

In the originAirport Airport CPT, where you'll find a range of facilities and services to kickstart your trip. From efficient check-in counters to relaxing lounges, originAirport Airport ensures a seamless departure experience, setting the stage for a smooth journey ahead.

Upon touchdown at destinationAirport Airport NYC airport, you are welcomed by the modern amenities and convenient services offered at this bustling hub. As you step off the plane, you'll find yourself well-equipped to explore the wonders of one of the top destinations in United States.

The flight duration is approximately 31 h and 30 m, covering a distance of about 12565 between the two cities.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to New York City

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
If I want to book flights from Cape Town to New York City at eDreams, how can I find them?
Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £359 for the route Cape Town - New York City. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.
Is New York City more expensive than Cape Town to visit?
Comparing taxi prices, a ride in New York City costs an average of 2.00 GBP pounds, 138% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of 0.84 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 210% more in New York City: 2.60 GBP pounds against 0.84 GBP pounds in Cape Town. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 13.98 GBP euros in New York City, 122% more than the 6.29 GBP euros in Cape Town. The price of a coffee is approximately 154% more expensive in New York City, with an average of 3.99 GBP euros, while in Cape Town the coffee costs 1.57 GBP.
What would be the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to New York City?
The most popular months to book from Cape Town to New York City are December, July and May.
When would be the best time to travel from Cape Town to New York City?
The best time of the year to visit New York City from Cape Town really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, January is the best month to fly to  New York City from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customers, followed by July and April. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, September and November are the months with fewer searches for Cape Town -  New York City.
What is the duration of a flight from Cape Town to New York City?
Flight duration from Cape Town to New York City is around 10:30 hours on average, at an average distance of 28,138 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in New York City compared to Cape Town?
The average temperature in Cape Town is 28.98 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 9.0 mm ,New York City's temperatures reach 32.5 during the hot season, with 12.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -11.93 degrees in New York City, compared to the 4.54 average degrees reported in Cape Town. During the winter period, Cape Town can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while New York City have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
Flight Time 34 h and 30 m Flights from Cape Town and New York City last around 34 h and 30 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.
Cheapest flight £359 The cheapest price available for flights from Cape Town to New York City that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Peak season January According to search data from our customers, January is the busiest time to fly from Cape Town to New York City
Best time to book December Data from our customers tells us that December is the most popular time to fly to New York City from Cape Town

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