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Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town from R8 194

LAX — CPT
Oct 23 — Oct 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to Cape Town

Mon 12/1010:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Sun 25/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 22/9R12 267
Mon 12/1010:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Tue 20/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 18/9R12 364
Wed 4/119:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Tue 24/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 20/9R12 478
Wed 30/910:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Tue 20/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 22/9R12 494
Wed 30/910:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Sun 18/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 20/9R12 591
Wed 30/910:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Thu 15/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 20/9R12 964
Fri 9/1010:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Sun 25/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 19/9R13 078
Fri 2/1010:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Thu 15/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 20/9R13 354
Wed 30/910:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Thu 22/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 22/9R13 386
Mon 23/119:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Mon 30/1115:10 -
2 stops47h 50m
Deal found 20/9R13 467
Wed 4/119:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Wed 11/1115:10 -
2 stops47h 50m
Deal found 22/9R13 484
Tue 3/1115:55 -
2 stops39h 15m
Fri 13/1115:10 -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 21/9R14 976

Find flight deals from USA to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R12 267

One-way from

R8 194

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R28 168

Good round-trip deal

R27 930 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/10-25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • USA to Cape Town
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • USA to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R44 320 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 668 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Cape Town Intl.
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New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/12

13:45-6:00

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 585

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

20:25-6:00

3 stops50h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 650

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/1

18:30-10:35

3 stops32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 764

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Tue 2/3

10:25-12:05

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 169

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/10

10:26-22:10

3 stops52h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 283

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/11

20:15-12:05

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 332

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/11

11:45-12:05

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 332

AtlantaCape Town

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 20/10

21:30-14:10

2 stops58h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 607

DallasCape Town

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - CPT Cape Town Intl

DFWCPT

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 6/12

20:10-23:00

1 stop42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 867

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/11

11:00-13:35

3 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 932

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from USA with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of R22 473). Flying from USA to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R31 008). 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.

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

About 31% of weekly flights between United States and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 172 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 31% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from USA to Cape Town is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Cape Town, such as Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7,8
Good
8 591 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
Delta
7,8
Good
8 591 reviews
Delta
7,8
Good
8 591 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 226 reviews
Delta
7,8
Good
8 591 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
JetBlue
7,1
Good
3 038 reviews
Delta
7,8
Good
8 591 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a 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 27h 15m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from USA to Cape Town is about 13700 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    R9 954 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic, with prices starting from R10 091 and R12 802, 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 Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of R22 473). Flying from USA to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R31 008). 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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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Top 3 airlines flying from USA to Cape Town

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DeltaCheapestR16 824AverageR28 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 666AverageR25 831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetBlueCheapestR30 828AverageR36 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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