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Cheap flights from Cape Town to North America from R7 596

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Mar 28 — Apr 41
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 26 February 2026.

Tue 5/513:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/510:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R13 252
Tue 3/313:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/311:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R13 777
Thu 30/413:00
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/519:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2R14 142
Wed 11/323:25
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 10m
Kenya Airways
Fri 20/313:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/2R14 142
Tue 28/413:00
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/519:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2R14 174
Tue 7/413:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 14/419:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/2R14 206
Thu 9/420:25
CPT
-
YVR
2 stops36h 34m
Delta
Thu 16/413:10
YVR
-
CPT
2 stops32h 50m
Delta
Deal found 23/2R14 222
Wed 1/423:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 05m
Kenya Airways
Mon 13/413:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/2R14 285
Tue 3/314:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 7/1213:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/2R14 317
Wed 9/913:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 14/910:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R14 365
Wed 29/413:00
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/519:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2R14 397
Fri 27/221:30
CPT
-
ATL
Nonstop16h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 14/322:50
ATL
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/2R14 412

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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 252

One-way from

R7 596

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 272

Good round-trip deal

R14 509 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 900 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/5-11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Cape Town to North America
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 40m total
  • Cape Town to North America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R20 776 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 742 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 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 26 February 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:05-10:42

1 stop20h 37m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/4

17:00-17:50

1 stop18h 50m

R14 953

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:05-12:00

1 stop21h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

17:30-17:50

1 stop18h 20m

R14 953

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

20:05-16:48

2 stops26h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

13:00-21:25

2 stops26h 25m

R15 048

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-13:59

2 stops23h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/5

13:00-21:25

2 stops26h 25m

R15 048

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

20:50-21:30

1 stop30h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/4

22:55-7:05

1 stop26h 10m

R15 048

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

20:05-10:15

1 stop20h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

9:49-21:25

2 stops29h 36m

R15 048

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

22:25-16:30

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

19:35-13:25

2 stops32h 50m

R15 445

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

20:00-13:45

2 stops23h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 26/7

20:12-15:20

2 stops37h 08m

R15 493

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

R15 620

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-14:57

2 stops27h 57m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

19:21-15:20

2 stops58h 59m

R15 890

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

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to North America (average of R10 551). Flying from Cape Town to North America in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 712). 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 26 February 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.

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 26 February 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
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
679 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 237 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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 20h 37m. Fly via Delta, SWISS, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Cape Town and North America are separated by a distance of 12566 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?

    R3 963 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R6 256 and R7 355, 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 - Newark. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Vancouver Intl or Cape Town Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to North America (average of R10 551). Flying from Cape Town to North America in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 712). 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 26 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 270AverageR15 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR11 878AverageR16 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 164AverageR17 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR12 539AverageR17 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 986AverageR15 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 603AverageR17 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 728AverageR15 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 366AverageR19 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR14 657AverageR15 896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 425AverageR16 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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