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Cape Town New York City
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Fri., 13 Dec. CPT - JFK
Fri., 20 Dec. JFK - CPT
$9085 $8691
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Cape Town New York City
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Thu., 20 Feb. CPT - JFK
$820 $782
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Cape Town New York City
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Sun., 01 Dec. CPT - JFK
Sun., 08 Dec. JFK - CPT
$2222 $2089
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Cape Town New York City
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Tue., 10 Dec. CPT - JFK
Thu., 26 Dec. JFK - CPT
$2472 $2356
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
212% Trains are 212% more expensive in New York City than in Cape Town.
Cape Town $1.8
New York City $5.61
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
72% The average meal is 72% more expensive in New York City than in Cape Town.
Cape Town $13.48
New York City $23.22
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 0.65 USD
1 USD = 1.55 AUD
Last checked on 21 November 2024
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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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 10:30 hours on average, considering an average distance of 28,138 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
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 $782. 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 3.87 AUD, 79% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of 2.16 AUD, while train tickets costs 212% more in New York City: 5.61 AUD against 1.80 AUD in Cape Town. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 23.22 AUD in New York City, 72% more than the 13.48 AUD in Cape Town. The price of the coffee is around 131% more expensive in New York City, with an average of 7.74 AUD , while in Cape Town the coffee costs 3.35 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!
How is the weather in New York City compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town the temperatures can reach an average of 28.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,New York City's temperatures can go up to 32.5 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -11.93 ºC in New York City, compared to the 4.54 ºC 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.

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