Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to New York, United Airlines or Virgin Atlantic?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to New York are United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of R17 668 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 042 and an overall rating of 7,4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Cape Town to New York take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 15h 13m to travel the 20 235 km between Cape Town and New York.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Cape Town and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in New York, with an average flight time of 15h 30m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to New York was R8 884 for a one-way ticket and R15 802 for a return.

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town is served by only 1 airport and there are 3 airports in New York. You will leave Cape Town from Cape Town Intl and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 19:50 and will be landing in New York at 5:20.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to New York jets off at 19:50 and lands at 5:20.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and New York?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to New York direct and that is United Airlines. The best return deal found from United Airlines for the route is R16 301.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to New York flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and New York, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Cape Town to New York on on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Question 12

How many airports are there in New York?

Accepted Answer

New York has three main airports, which are all located outside of the city centre, Manhattan. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWR) with JFK being the busiest of the three. The three airports are in opposite locations around Manhattan so make sure to check which airport your flight lands at.

Question 13

What transport options are there from New York’s LaGuardia airport to Manhattan centre?

Accepted Answer

From LaGuardia, catch the M60 or Q70 bus from the departure exit to the subway. They cost around $2.75 (about R50,00). The subway fare is also $2.75. The trip is about an hour. Taxis are available outside all terminals at LaGuardia with a flat rate fee of around $52,00 (about R915,00), excluding a tip, and will take around an hour. Uber can fetch you from the passenger pick-up area for arrivals and take you to central Manhattan in about an hour for around $32,00 to $50,00 (about R560,00 to R880,00). The GO Airlink shuttle rides, which are always available at all three airports, start at around $13,00 (about R230,00).

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to New York is November, where tickets cost R15 770 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R20 036 and R18 726 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of R15 529 for a return.

Question 20

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Atlanta (ATL) is the top choice – 35% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Cape Town to New York picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 21

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Atlanta (ATL) often has the shortest stopovers from Cape Town to New York, with an average time of 1h 29m.

Question 22

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Washington, D.C. (IAD) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 19h 37m.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to New York were found on Ethiopian Air (R15 802) and Qatar Airways (R16 186).

Question 25

What is the cheapest Cape Town to New York flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Cape Town to New York costs R14 239 on the route between Cape Town (CPT) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to New York, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 27

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of R17 725, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 28

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to New York from Cape Town usually cost between R16 122 and R18 518 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 802 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 1–Oct 8).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to New York?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to New York is United Airlines, followed by Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

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