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Cheap flights from Boston to Cape Town from R13 550

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — CPT
Mar 19 — Mar 261
1 adult

The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Boston to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Boston (BOS) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 887

One-way from

R13 550

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R22 937
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 20m total
  • Boston to Cape Town
1/4
  • 1/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
  • Boston to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R63 418 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 656 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Boston to Cape Town

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 14 March 2025.

Sun 7/921:35BOS - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/916:35CPT - BOS
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R16 887
Mon 5/510:00BOS - CPT
3 stops45h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 14/514:35CPT - BOS
3 stops27h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/3R18 629
Wed 7/510:00BOS - CPT
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/523:30CPT - BOS
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R19 124
Sun 23/35:30BOS - CPT
2 stops26h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/413:50CPT - BOS
3 stops40h 09mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/3R19 985
Mon 5/519:21BOS - CPT
2 stops33h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/518:55CPT - BOS
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/3R20 535
Wed 14/521:55BOS - CPT
1 stop31h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 22/518:55CPT - BOS
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/3R22 974
Sat 6/913:20BOS - CPT
2 stops22h 30mDelta
Tue 16/920:05CPT - BOS
2 stops22h 11mDelta
Deal found 13/3R23 157
Mon 5/516:40BOS - CPT
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Mon 12/523:00CPT - BOS
1 stop25h 20mKLM
Deal found 13/3R23 249
Tue 2/915:15BOS - CPT
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/920:00CPT - BOS
2 stops23h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/3R23 322
Tue 15/421:40BOS - CPT
1 stop30h 20mSWISS
Tue 29/419:00CPT - BOS
1 stop30h 55mSWISS
Deal found 14/3R23 341
Mon 24/1120:40BOS - CPT
1 stop28h 00mLufthansa
Fri 12/129:30CPT - BOS
2 stops45h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 14/3R24 514

Find flights from Boston to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Boston to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 March 2025.

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Boston

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 7/9

21:35-11:50

1 stop32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

16:35-19:40

1 stop33h 05m

R16 887

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 5/5

10:00-13:45

3 stops45h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

14:35-11:50

3 stops27h 15m

R18 629

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 7/4

10:00-13:45

3 stops45h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/4

14:35-11:17

3 stops26h 42m

R19 784

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 7/4

5:30-14:35

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

14:35-14:24

3 stops29h 49m

R20 389

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 8/5

7:25-11:00

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:55-20:10

1 stop31h 15m

R20 462

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 14/5

21:55-11:00

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

18:55-17:05

1 stop28h 10m

R22 974

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 7/5

9:30-17:10

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

19:50-10:07

1 stop20h 17m

R23 157

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 5/5

16:40-21:10

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

23:00-18:20

1 stop25h 20m

R23 249

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 5/9

20:30-17:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

20:05-12:16

2 stops22h 11m

R23 286

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 15/4

21:40-10:00

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

19:00-19:55

1 stop30h 55m

R23 341

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Boston to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Boston to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Boston to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 7 March 2025.

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 45 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Boston to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 March 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 14 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Boston to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Cathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Boston to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Boston to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (R16 887), Kenya Airways (R18 629), and Ethiopian Air (R20 389) offers the cheapest pricing from Boston to Cape Town. You may be able to fly from Boston to Cape Town for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Boston to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with SWISS, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R14 136. Turkish Airlines flights start at R15 035 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R15 970 one-way.

  • 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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