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Cheap flights from Cape Town to North America from R7 121

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Aug 11 — Aug 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to North America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to North America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 July 2026.

Thu 22/1013:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 26/1019:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/7R14 600
Sun 23/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 30/819:10
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/7R15 169
Tue 13/1020:05
CPT
-
TPA
1 stop27h 41m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 10/1121:30
TPA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/7R15 169
Wed 30/919:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops42h 03m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/1119:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R15 185
Mon 7/913:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops40h 44m
Qatar Airways
Tue 20/107:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/7R15 380
Sun 16/819:30
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/87:03
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7R15 543
Sun 16/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 24/819:10
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/7R15 575
Sun 23/820:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 5/96:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/7R15 706
Mon 13/715:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 26/721:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/7R15 803
Tue 11/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 22/87:03
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 12m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/7R15 852
Sun 2/819:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops34h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/816:04
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops60h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R15 901
Wed 15/719:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops41h 54m
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/719:10
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/7R16 014

Find flight deals from Cape Town to North America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to North America flight deals. Data was last updated 12 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 169

One-way from

R7 121

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 315

Good round-trip deal

R12 601 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 375 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/8-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 45m total
  • Cape Town to North America
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Cape Town to North America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 859 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 285 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to North America.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to North America.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to North America 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 12 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to North America that are best for you.

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:05-10:17

1 stop23h 12m

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

0:12-17:50

2 stops32h 38m

R16 079

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

20:50-18:07

1 stop28h 17m

Tampa

Thu 19/11

8:30-16:10

1 stop24h 40m

R16 291

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

19:50-0:59

2 stops38h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/12

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R16 323

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

19:50-9:38

1 stop22h 48m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 28/8

23:15-15:20

2 stops31h 05m

R16 388

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-20:30

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:17-16:10

1 stop21h 53m

R16 470

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

12:35-15:15

1 stop33h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 7/11

8:00-10:30

2 stops43h 30m

R16 502

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

19:50-19:12

3 stops56h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

8:50-17:10

2 stops23h 20m

R16 551

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

23:15-20:16

2 stops30h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

20:10-17:20

2 stops36h 10m

R16 583

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:10-5:50

1 stop28h 40m

R16 600

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:05-21:37

2 stops31h 32m

Tampa

Tue 10/11

19:30-18:35

2 stops40h 05m

R16 730

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to North America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to North America from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to North America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to North America?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to North America (average of R15 689). Flying from Cape Town to North America in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 152). 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 CPT to NA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to North America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 July 2026.

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to North America, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing North America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North America. 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 North America. Reviews last updated 12 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andVirgin Atlantic from Cape Town to North America have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 980 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to North America. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to North America?

    If you book a flight to North America from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to North America?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to North America in 23h 12m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Cape Town and North America are separated by a distance of 16486 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    R6 875 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R8 067 and R8 853, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to North America?

    The most popular route from Cape Town to North America is Cape Town Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Cape Town Intl - Newark.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to North America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to North America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to North America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to North America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to North America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to North America 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 Cape Town to North America?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to North America (average of R15 689). Flying from Cape Town to North America in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 152). 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 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to North America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to North America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 073AverageR14 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 531AverageR15 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 344AverageR16 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 653AverageR19 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 092AverageR18 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 430AverageR18 449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 849AverageR16 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 647AverageR19 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 944AverageR23 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 045AverageR19 623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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