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Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town from R8 348

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Dec 25 — Jan 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 November 2025.

Wed 3/129:35ATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/1213:50CPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/11R17 301
Wed 31/129:35ATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/114:35CPT - ATL
2 stops48h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R18 063
Wed 31/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/11R18 115
Wed 26/119:35ATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/1213:50CPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R19 085
Fri 28/119:35ATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1214:35CPT - ATL
2 stops48h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/11R19 813
Sat 6/1220:50BOS - CPT
3 stops57h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/414:35CPT - BOS
3 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R21 198
Wed 3/1220:00BOS - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/1217:15CPT - BOS
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11R21 250
Sat 6/1220:25BOS - CPT
1 stop26h 25mDelta
Sun 5/423:45CPT - BOS
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 23/11R21 302
Tue 2/1221:35BOS - CPT
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 9/1218:55CPT - BOS
2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11R21 579
Wed 31/1216:28BOS - CPT
1 stop18h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/19:30CPT - BOS
1 stop40h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11R21 718
Tue 2/1221:35BOS - CPT
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1218:55CPT - BOS
2 stops31h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11R21 735
Tue 2/129:40BOS - CPT
2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1220:50CPT - BOS
1 stop19h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11R21 752

Cheap flight deals from USA to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 176

One-way from

R8 348

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R24 887

Good round-trip deal

R28 519 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 575 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/1-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • USA to Cape Town
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • USA to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R42 980 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 690 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Cape Town Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to Cape Town Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from USA 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 25 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Cape Town that are best for you.

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USA

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Depart

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Price

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 22/4

10:35-14:35

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R17 267

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/3

9:35-14:35

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

14:35-9:00

2 stops48h 25m

R21 077

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 6/12

6:05-21:55

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/4

23:45-20:20

1 stop26h 35m

R21 371

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

17:15-11:05

1 stop27h 50m

R21 579

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 14/1

16:15-18:00

1 stop18h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

20:50-9:14

1 stop19h 24m

R21 683

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 31/12

16:28-18:00

1 stop18h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

9:30-18:35

1 stop40h 05m

R21 718

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

11:30-9:25

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

10:40-9:40

2 stops32h 00m

R21 735

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 5/4

12:20-17:10

2 stops22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

19:50-10:15

1 stop20h 25m

R21 752

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 5/4

15:28-17:10

1 stop19h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-13:10

2 stops23h 10m

R21 752

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 15/1

6:00-16:10

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

20:50-14:29

2 stops24h 39m

R21 752

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Cape Town

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of R14 080). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 773). 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 US to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 25 November 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from USA to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from USA to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

How often are flights from the United States to Cape Town delayed?

About 34% of weekly flights between United States and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 34% of flights being delayed.

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 25 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Cape Town, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 422 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 422 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 422 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 674 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 422 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 046 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 422 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 059 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 422 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 539 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 422 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from United States?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from United States. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from USA to Cape Town in 22h. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Delta, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from USA to Cape Town is about 13081 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    R8 348 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hahn Air and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R8 538 and R11 326, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Cape Town?

    Most travellers choose Newark - Cape Town Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl or New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route from USA to Cape Town.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Cape Town?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of R14 080). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 773). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from USA to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from USA to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 344AverageR22 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 833AverageR24 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR19 284AverageR26 603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 627AverageR33 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR22 367AverageR28 591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR22 381AverageR25 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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