How long is the flight from USA to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from USA to Cape Town in 20h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, British Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from USA to Cape Town is about 12756 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

R695 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Norse Atlantic UK and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R7 380 and R10 419, respectively.

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 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.

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.

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.

R695+ Flights from the United States to Cape Town

Cheap flight deals from USA to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R15 750
One-way from	R695
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R23 773

Turkish Airlines
2/3-20/3
2 total stops
64h 40m total
USA to Cape Town

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Condor
30/10
1 total stop
35h 25m total
USA to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R38 836 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 314 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Sun 2/1121:15IAD - CPT

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 13/1117:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R16 080

Sat 8/1121:15IAD - CPT

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Fri 14/1117:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R16 410

Wed 3/1221:15IAD - CPT

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Wed 17/1217:15CPT - IAD

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R16 740

Wed 19/1113:05LAX - CPT

1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 25/1117:15CPT - LAX

1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R16 809

Sun 30/1113:30IAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sat 13/1217:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R17 052

Wed 12/1118:45LAX - CPT

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 25/1117:15CPT - LAX

1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 122

Sun 23/110:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 3/1217:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 122

Mon 1/1213:05LAX - CPT

1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines

Thu 11/1217:15CPT - LAX

1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 365

Sat 8/1121:15IAD - CPT

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1114:00CPT - IAD

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R17 400

Mon 13/1010:55IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 21/1013:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9R17 643

Mon 17/1118:45LAX - CPT

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Thu 27/1117:15CPT - LAX

1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R17 695

Mon 20/1010:55EWR - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 28/1013:50CPT - EWR

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R17 747

Best flights from USA to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from USA 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.

Sun 22/221:10IAD - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 12/317:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R17 990

Mon 17/1121:00LAX - CPT

1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 2/1218:55CPT - LAX

1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R18 650

Thu 26/210:00IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/313:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R18 806

Tue 11/110:55LAX - CPT

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1114:15CPT - LAX

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R20 230

Tue 18/1110:30LAX - CPT

1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1220:50CPT - LAX

2 stops30h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R21 272

Thu 22/117:00LGA - CPT

1 stop19h 15mDelta

Fri 30/121:30CPT - LGA

1 stop22h 15mDelta

Deal found 17/9R23 460

Sun 1/313:00LGA - CPT

1 stop23h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 9/321:30CPT - LGA

1 stop29h 13mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R23 460

Wed 22/1019:30ATL - CPT

1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 30/1012:35CPT - ATL

1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R24 849

Sun 22/213:30IAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/317:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R17 990

Wed 19/1118:00LAX - CPT

1 stop32h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 2/1218:55CPT - LAX

1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R18 650

Fri 30/19:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 12/213:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R19 206

Sat 28/213:30IAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/317:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R18 337

Mon 3/1123:20JFK - CPT

1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 10/1120:35CPT - JFK

1 stop23h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R18 650

Fri 30/19:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/213:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R19 206

Sat 22/1123:20LAX - CPT

2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 14/1220:50CPT - LAX

1 stop33h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R21 289

Mon 17/1118:45LAX - CPT

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 26/1117:15CPT - LAX

1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R19 032

Mon 26/115:00LGA - CPT

1 stop21h 15mDelta

Tue 10/221:30CPT - LGA

1 stop20h 17mDelta

Deal found 15/9R23 460

Thu 20/1123:20JFK - CPT

1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 2/1218:55CPT - JFK

1 stop34h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9R19 518

Sat 28/210:00IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 10/313:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R19 675

Mon 2/28:40LAX - CPT

1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 14/220:50CPT - LAX

1 stop24h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R21 724

Sun 22/221:10IAD - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/317:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R19 032

Sat 28/29:00DCA - CPT

1 stop27h 15mDelta

Fri 13/321:30CPT - DCA

1 stop21h 17mDelta

Deal found 14/9R23 460

Mon 23/210:00IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 14/313:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R19 675

Thu 30/1019:50JFK - CPT

1 stop34h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 10/1122:10CPT - JFK

1 stop21h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R20 109

Tue 30/919:05ORD - CPT

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1018:05CPT - ORD

1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R27 020

Thu 23/1016:35ATL - CPT

2 stops38h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/1120:50CPT - ATL

1 stop29h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R22 765

Sun 23/1113:05LAX - CPT

1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 28/1117:15CPT - LAX

1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R19 379

Thu 26/218:25DCA - CPT

1 stop17h 50mDelta

Mon 9/321:30CPT - DCA

1 stop21h 17mDelta

Deal found 14/9R23 460

Mon 16/310:15ORD - CPT

1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air

Thu 19/313:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R20 074

Thu 30/1019:50JFK - CPT

1 stop34h 20mBritish Airways

Sun 9/1118:55CPT - JFK

1 stop34h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R20 143

Direct flights from USA to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from USA to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sun 12/1020:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 27/1020:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R21 689

Mon 29/918:35IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/1020:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R22 835

Sun 19/1020:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R23 148

Sun 15/220:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 26/220:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R23 200

Mon 23/218:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/320:50CPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R23 200

Wed 4/220:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 14/220:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R23 217

Mon 19/118:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 30/120:50CPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R23 217

Sun 15/220:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 23/220:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R24 068

Thu 6/1118:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 16/1120:50CPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R24 085

Thu 23/1018:35IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1020:50CPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R24 762

Thu 12/218:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/320:50CPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R24 780

Wed 19/1120:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1220:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R24 936

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

Sat 20/920:17IAD - CPT

3 stops59h 23mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/914:30CPT - IAD

3 stops27h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R17 938

Mon 22/910:55IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Sun 28/913:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R17 921

Tue 23/913:30IAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sun 28/916:35CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R17 990

Sat 4/1020:17IAD - CPT

3 stops59h 23mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1014:30CPT - IAD

3 stops34h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R17 955

Mon 13/1010:55IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 21/1013:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9R17 643

Tue 14/1010:55IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 19/1013:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9R17 834

Mon 20/1010:55EWR - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 28/1013:50CPT - EWR

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R17 747

Thu 23/1013:30IAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 31/1017:15CPT - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 149

Thu 23/1013:30IAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1014:00CPT - IAD

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R17 816

Fri 24/1021:40IAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Fri 31/1017:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 393

Thu 30/1014:30IAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 12/1117:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R15 750

Thu 30/1022:10IAD - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/1117:15CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 445

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

Thu 30/1017:25JFK - CPT

1 stop35h 25mCondor

Deal found 16/9R695

Mon 17/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop29h 40mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 14/9R7 380

Mon 24/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop29h 40mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/9R8 023

Sun 5/1018:20JFK - CPT

1 stop21h 25mHahn Air

Deal found 16/9R8 109

Sun 2/1112:45JFK - CPT

1 stop34h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R8 509

Wed 24/913:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R8 526

Wed 5/1112:45JFK - CPT

2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9R8 682

Mon 22/913:45JFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R8 752

Tue 25/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 55mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 17/9R8 995

Mon 20/1013:45JFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R9 012

Sat 15/118:10ATL - CPT

3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R9 047

Sat 15/1117:30IAD - CPT

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R9 169

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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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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/2

21:10-11:50

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

17:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R17 990

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/2

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

17:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R17 990

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/2

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

17:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R18 337

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

21:00-12:10

1 stop29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

18:55-18:30

1 stop33h 35m

R18 650

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

18:00-12:10

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

18:55-18:30

1 stop33h 35m

R18 650

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

23:20-8:05

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

20:35-12:35

1 stop23h 00m

R18 650

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 26/2

10:00-13:45

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

R18 806

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

18:45-11:50

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

17:15-16:50

1 stop33h 35m

R19 032

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/2

21:10-11:50

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

17:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R19 032

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/1

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R19 206

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Cape Town

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Estimated return price

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from USA 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 US to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Cape Town as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

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

Check prices

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

8 926 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

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.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 965 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

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.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

862 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

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

7 367 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

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.

Related info for your journey

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 20h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, British Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from USA to Cape Town is about 12756 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Cape Town one-way?
R695 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Norse Atlantic UK and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R7 380 and R10 419, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from USA 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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Top 6 airlines flying from USA to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 385	AverageR25 257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 592	AverageR27 374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 491	AverageR22 468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR19 335	AverageR29 199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR19 679	AverageR32 569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR22 441	AverageR29 052	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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