How long is the flight from USA to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from USA to Cape Town in 28h 40m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or Iberia to get the fastest option. The distance from USA to Cape Town is about 16486 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

R9 598 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 021 and R12 713, 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route from USA to Cape Town.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Cape Town?

Consider United Airlines, JetBlue or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying 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.

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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 236). Flying from USA to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 841). 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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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.

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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 28h 40m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or Iberia to get the fastest option. The distance from USA to Cape Town is about 16486 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Cape Town one-way?
R9 598 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 021 and R12 713, 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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 236). Flying from USA to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 841). 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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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

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