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Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town from R7 279

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Mar 26 — Apr 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from USA to Cape Town

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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 24 February 2026.

Wed 15/411:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/416:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2R13 374
Thu 23/420:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/516:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2R13 742
Sat 11/411:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 21/416:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R13 966
Tue 14/411:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/416:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2R14 062
Fri 20/322:10
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops32h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 29/315:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R14 062
Wed 15/411:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 21/416:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R14 206
Thu 23/420:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/516:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R14 269
Sun 1/319:52
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops58h 43m
Kenya Airways
Sun 8/314:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops28h 14m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/2R14 269
Thu 7/511:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 19/516:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/2R14 429
Mon 23/220:55
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/314:35
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R14 445
Mon 13/422:00
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/413:50
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops36h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R14 461
Wed 8/411:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 15/416:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R14 477

Find 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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 374

One-way from

R7 279

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R21 580

Good round-trip deal

R24 659 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • USA to Cape Town
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • USA to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 869 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 133 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 24 February 2026.
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USA

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/3

22:10-13:00

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

15:25-20:00

2 stops34h 35m

R14 062

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/4

22:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:50-20:00

2 stops60h 10m

R15 917

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/4

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R16 029

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R16 189

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R16 189

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R16 333

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R16 669

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/4

13:20-11:50

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

16:35-11:35

1 stop25h 00m

R17 197

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 22/8

21:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

16:35-19:50

1 stop33h 15m

R17 837

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

7:45-21:55

2 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

23:45-12:45

1 stop46h 00m

R18 621

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of R12 270). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 757). 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 24 February 2026.

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 35% of weekly flights between United States and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 183 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 35% 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 24 February 2026.
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
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 344 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 234 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 762 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 29h 10m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from USA to Cape Town is about 16069 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    R5 230 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from R10 809 and R12 622, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of R12 270). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 757). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 739AverageR21 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR16 027AverageR23 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 205AverageR24 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 129AverageR30 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR20 660AverageR25 967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR20 673AverageR22 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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