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Cheap flights from Cape Town to North America from R8 041

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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 18 May 2026.

Tue 16/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 22/610:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R12 728
Tue 16/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 21/610:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/5R12 845
Thu 18/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R12 962
Tue 16/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R13 028
Sat 20/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R13 395
Sun 14/620:00
CPT
-
BOS
1 stop33h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 22/920:21
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops38h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5R13 762
Tue 16/620:00
CPT
-
BOS
2 stops26h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 3/717:00
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops40h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/5R13 996
Tue 16/620:00
CPT
-
BOS
2 stops23h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 5/78:00
BOS
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5R14 046
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops48h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/67:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R14 229
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops48h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/67:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R14 363
Sun 6/1212:35
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops59h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/129:30
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops48h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R14 913
Sun 14/620:00
CPT
-
BOS
1 stop33h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 19/97:05
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5R14 980

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 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 728

One-way from

R8 041

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 282

Good round-trip deal

R18 759 or less

Good one-way deal

R23 140 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/6-22/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Cape Town to North America
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17/6
  • 17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 29m total
  • Cape Town to North America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 119 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 615 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 18 May 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

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

20:00-23:21

2 stops33h 21m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 3/7

18:43-15:20

2 stops38h 37m

R15 314

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:15-15:55

1 stop32h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/9

19:10-10:15

1 stop33h 05m

R16 732

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-20:48

3 stops32h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

6:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R16 765

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-16:55

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 29/10

8:40-16:10

1 stop22h 30m

R16 765

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

19:50-23:30

1 stop34h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/7

18:28-17:10

1 stop39h 42m

R17 082

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-23:14

2 stops39h 59m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 29/6

19:10-10:15

1 stop33h 05m

R17 399

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

20:00-14:34

1 stop24h 34m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 4/7

14:41-15:20

1 stop18h 39m

R17 599

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

19:30-12:25

1 stop25h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 9/9

16:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

R18 300

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

19:30-12:25

1 stop25h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 27/9

16:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

R18 366

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

19:30-14:45

1 stop28h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 13/6

17:05-13:10

1 stop35h 05m

R18 550

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to North America

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 48 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.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to North America (average of R16 298). Flying from Cape Town to North America in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 989). 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 18 May 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 18 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways 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
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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 31h 50m. Fly via United Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Cape Town and North America are separated by a distance of 12431 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?

    R7 721 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 R7 994 and R9 259, 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 - Newark or Cape Town Intl - New York LaGuardia.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to North America (average of R16 298). Flying from Cape Town to North America in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 989). 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 18 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 831AverageR15 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 579AverageR16 731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 963AverageR18 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 771AverageR18 456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 483AverageR16 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 570AverageR16 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 204AverageR21 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapestR15 301AverageR18 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 193AverageR17 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 982AverageR20 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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