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Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town from R8 802

LAX — CPT
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to Cape Town

Sun 15/1115:55 -
2 stops39h 15m
Mon 30/1113:50 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 5/11R15 659
Mon 30/1115:55 -
2 stops39h 15m
Sun 6/1215:10 -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 9/11R15 972
Sun 22/1115:55 -
2 stops38h 05m
Sat 5/1215:10 -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 5/11R16 483
Mon 30/1115:55 -
2 stops39h 15m
Mon 1/215:10 -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 5/11R17 752
Fri 27/1113:35 -
2 stops41h 00m
Wed 2/1223:25 -
1 stop38h 10m
Deal found 5/11R18 082
Fri 27/1115:55 -
2 stops39h 15m
Wed 2/1213:50 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 5/11R18 181
Sun 8/1113:35 -
2 stops41h 00m
Tue 24/1112:35 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 6/11R18 560
Thu 26/1115:55 -
2 stops39h 15m
Thu 3/1215:10 -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 5/11R18 610
Thu 12/1122:30 -
1 stop41h 30m
Wed 25/1117:15 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 7/11R18 626
Sun 8/1113:35 -
2 stops41h 00m
Tue 24/1114:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 6/11R18 675
Mon 16/1110:25 -
1 stop42h 40m
Mon 30/110:55 -
1 stop37h 15m
Deal found 5/11R18 708
Mon 7/1210:25 -
1 stop29h 35m
Mon 14/1217:15 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 6/11R19 566

Find flight deals from USA to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R15 939

One-way from

R8 802

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R28 087
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/11-5/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 30m total
  • USA to Cape Town
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • USA to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R32 228 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 980 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Tue 17/11

10:25-12:05

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 923

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Thu 8/4

10:35-23:20

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 731

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Mon 15/3

11:25-12:05

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 731

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Tue 1/12

10:25-12:05

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 731

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Tue 12/1

10:25-12:05

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 126

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Wed 13/1

22:30-12:05

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 126

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Tue 9/3

10:25-12:05

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 225

AtlantaCape Town

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 6/1

14:34-14:10

2 stops40h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 242

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 21/4

22:25-9:25

2 stops50h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 439

AtlantaCape Town

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 11/1

19:20-17:25

1 stop39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 884

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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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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of R23 274). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R32 208). 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 30% of weekly flights between United States and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 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?

Tuesday 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 30% 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 82 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 and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7,8
Good
8 700 reviews
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Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,8

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.
Delta
7,8
Good
8 700 reviews
Delta
7,8
Good
8 700 reviews
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Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,8

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 476 reviews
Delta
7,8
Good
8 700 reviews
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Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,8

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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 26h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from USA to Cape Town is about 12336 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    R8 400 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 Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R10 111 and R10 251, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of R23 274). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R32 208). 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 2 airlines flying from USA to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR17 946AverageR27 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR17 946AverageR28 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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