What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Boston to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Boston to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Boston to Cape Town?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R22 248.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Boston to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Boston to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 48m.

How long is the flight from Boston to Cape Town?

A quick flight from Boston to Cape Town can take about 29h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R20 813. There are 12431 km between Boston and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Boston to Cape Town round-trip?

According to our current data, British Airways (R17 136), United Airlines (R17 294), and KLM (R22 624) offers the cheapest pricing from Boston to Cape Town. You may be able to fly from Boston to Cape Town for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Boston to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Boston to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Boston to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Boston to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, KLM or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Can I find deals for flights from Boston to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Boston to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Boston to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Boston to Cape Town.

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R10 094+ Flights from Boston to Cape Town

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Boston to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R14 951
One-way from	R10 094
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R24 421

Turkish Airlines
26/11-4/12
2 total stops
64h 40m total
Boston to Cape Town

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4/10
2 total stops
51h 25m total
Boston to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R55 415 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 980 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Boston to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Boston to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Wed 26/1120:00BOS - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 4/1217:15CPT - BOS

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 951

Mon 3/1120:00BOS - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 13/1117:15CPT - BOS

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R16 061

Tue 21/1021:35BOS - CPT

1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Mon 10/1117:15CPT - BOS

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 408

Mon 3/1119:10BOS - CPT

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/118:45CPT - BOS

2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 651

Wed 26/1120:00BOS - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Fri 5/1217:15CPT - BOS

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 050

Mon 3/1121:35BOS - CPT

1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 16/1118:55CPT - BOS

1 stop34h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R17 414

Mon 3/1111:05BOS - CPT

2 stops38h 00mAmerican Airlines

Sun 16/1118:55CPT - BOS

1 stop34h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9R17 431

Mon 3/1119:50BOS - CPT

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1112:30CPT - BOS

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R17 605

Wed 22/1021:35BOS - CPT

1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Fri 31/1017:15CPT - BOS

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R17 639

Sun 2/115:00BOS - CPT

3 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1123:25CPT - BOS

2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 726

Best flights from Boston to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Boston to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Mon 16/321:00BOS - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 19/317:15CPT - BOS

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R18 524

Sat 24/17:30BOS - CPT

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/114:00CPT - BOS

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R20 570

Sat 1/1120:25BOS - CPT

2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 16/1118:55CPT - BOS

1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9R20 813

Sat 4/1022:00BOS - CPT

2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 9/1013:00CPT - BOS

1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R21 594

Mon 9/210:30BOS - CPT

2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 15/220:50CPT - BOS

2 stops23h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R21 767

Thu 1/15:31BOS - CPT

2 stops30h 44mDelta

Tue 13/121:30CPT - BOS

2 stops28h 55mDelta

Deal found 16/9R21 785

Sat 27/97:55BOS - CPT

1 stop27h 55mDelta

Sat 4/107:45CPT - BOS

1 stop35h 55mDelta

Deal found 14/9R22 253

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Boston to Cape Town. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 23/95:30BOS - CPT

2 stops26h 15mEthiopian Air

Tue 30/913:50CPT - BOS

3 stops40h 09mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R21 299

Tue 23/920:15BOS - CPT

1 stop19h 10mKLM

Tue 30/923:15CPT - BOS

1 stop23h 15mKLM

Deal found 15/9R21 941

Wed 24/921:35BOS - CPT

1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/1016:35CPT - BOS

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R18 611

Wed 24/921:35BOS - CPT

1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Thu 2/1016:35CPT - BOS

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R19 096

Wed 24/99:59BOS - CPT

2 stops30h 11mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/914:30CPT - BOS

3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R21 923

Thu 25/922:00BOS - CPT

1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 2/1013:00CPT - BOS

1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R21 490

Thu 25/922:00BOS - CPT

1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 1/1013:00CPT - BOS

1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R21 507

Thu 25/911:02BOS - CPT

2 stops22h 18mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/108:40CPT - BOS

1 stop41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R22 114

One-way flights from Boston to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Boston to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sat 4/1012:20BOS - CPT

2 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 094

Mon 27/1019:05BOS - CPT

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R11 048

Sat 17/16:00BOS - CPT

3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R11 621

Wed 12/1117:10BOS - CPT

3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R11 864

Sun 18/122:40BOS - CPT

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 054

Mon 27/1021:45BOS - CPT

1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R12 540

Mon 19/122:40BOS - CPT

2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 592

Mon 19/120:40BOS - CPT

1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R12 679

Sun 18/120:40BOS - CPT

1 stop28h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9R12 765

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BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

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Mon 16/3

21:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-19:05

1 stop31h 50m

R18 524

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 24/1

7:30-14:35

2 stops24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

14:00-14:20

2 stops31h 20m

R20 570

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 1/11

20:25-8:05

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

18:55-19:45

1 stop31h 50m

R20 813

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 4/10

22:00-22:50

2 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

13:00-15:05

1 stop32h 05m

R21 594

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/2

10:30-16:10

2 stops22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

20:50-13:13

2 stops23h 23m

R21 767

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 1/1

5:31-19:15

2 stops30h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/1

21:30-19:25

2 stops28h 55m

R21 785

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 27/9

7:55-17:50

1 stop27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/10

7:45-13:40

1 stop35h 55m

R22 253

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 4/10

12:20-21:45

2 stops51h 25m

R10 094

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 12/11

17:10-17:25

3 stops41h 15m

R11 864

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 18/1

22:40-10:00

2 stops28h 20m

R12 054

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Boston to Cape Town?

The price you pay for your flight from Boston to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Boston to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Boston to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BOS to CPT?

It’s typically best to fly out from Boston to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Boston to Cape Town, such as KLM, United Airlines, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 924 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 363 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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How long is the flight from Boston to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Boston to Cape Town can take about 29h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R20 813. There are 12431 km between Boston and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Boston to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, British Airways (R17 136), United Airlines (R17 294), and KLM (R22 624) offers the cheapest pricing from Boston to Cape Town. You may be able to fly from Boston to Cape Town for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Boston to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Boston to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Boston to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Boston to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Boston to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Boston to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Boston to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Boston to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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British Airways	CheapestR17 136	AverageR20 509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR17 294	AverageR27 132	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Boston to Cape Town?

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Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Boston to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Boston to Cape Town, such as KLM, United Airlines, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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