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Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to New York City

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of April. Take advantage of this per
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
207%Trains are 207% more expensive in New York City than in Cape Town.
Cape Town$1.69
New York City$5.18
MealMid-priced restaurant
61%The average meal is 61% more expensive in New York City than in Cape Town.
Cape Town$16.90
New York City$27.16
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
154%Taxis are 154% more expensive in New York City than in Cape Town.
Cape Town$1.69
New York City$4.29
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
115%Coffee is 115% more expensive in New York City than in Cape Town.
Cape Town$3.33
New York City$7.15
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 0.71 USD
1 USD = 1.43 AUD
Last checked on Fri, 20/03
Distance: 12566 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 kms
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 23 kms

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When do you want to depart from Cape Town? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to New York City. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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

How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to New York City?
The total flight time between Cape Town and New York City is of around 21 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 12,565.76 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to New York City?
When you fly from Cape Town to New York City the average price is $1,892.08. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to New York City at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to New York City is $3477. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is New York City expensive to visit compared to Cape Town?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in New York City costs an average of 4.29 AUD, 154% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of 1.69 AUD,
while train tickets costs 207% more in New York City: 5.18 AUD against 1.69 AUD in Cape Town.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 27.16 AUD in New York City, 61% more than the 16.90 AUD in Cape Town.
The price of the coffee is around 115% more expensive in New York City, with an average of 7.15 AUD , while in Cape Town the coffee costs 3.33 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cape Town to New York City?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Cape Town. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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