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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R8 013

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jan 21 — Jan 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 December 2025.

Thu 25/1221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop32h 36mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 31/18:30LAX - CPT
1 stop24h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/12R14 684
Fri 26/1221:30CPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 10/121:50ATL - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/12R15 237
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 18mDelta
Mon 30/36:00JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 50mDelta
Deal found 20/12R15 640
Wed 24/1223:45CPT - IAD
1 stop23h 20mDelta
Mon 9/215:42IAD - CPT
1 stop20h 33mDelta
Deal found 22/12R15 707
Wed 24/1215:20CPT - IAD
2 stops32h 15mKLM
Mon 9/212:40IAD - CPT
2 stops26h 15mKLM
Deal found 22/12R16 109
Fri 26/1220:50CPT - ATL
2 stops27h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/19:47ATL - CPT
1 stop23h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12R16 159
Tue 23/1220:50CPT - ATL
1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/17:05ATL - CPT
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R16 176
Thu 25/1221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/111:12LAX - CPT
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R16 176
Thu 25/1220:50CPT - LAX
2 stops28h 41mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/10:55LAX - CPT
2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12R16 360
Fri 26/1221:30CPT - HOU
1 stop28h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 10/117:04HOU - CPT
1 stop18h 11mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/12R16 377
Fri 26/1215:55CPT - ATL
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/121:50ATL - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R16 494
Mon 22/1220:50CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:40LAX - CPT
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R16 494

Find flight deals from Cape Town to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 22 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 148

One-way from

R8 013

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 869

Good round-trip deal

R14 951 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 463 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 1/3-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 47m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 305 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 074 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to USA.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to USA.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to USA 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 22 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to the United States that are best for you.

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Depart

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Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 9/2

9:35-14:35

1 stop22h 00m

R14 382

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

21:30-18:45

1 stop31h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

11:12-19:15

1 stop22h 03m

R14 936

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-7:00

Nonstop16h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/2

21:50-19:15

Nonstop14h 25m

R15 254

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

21:30-23:51

1 stop36h 21m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

7:30-19:15

1 stop25h 45m

R15 355

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

21:30-10:48

1 stop20h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 19/3

18:30-19:15

1 stop18h 45m

R15 640

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

21:30-10:48

1 stop20h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 16/3

18:30-19:15

1 stop18h 45m

R15 640

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

21:30-10:48

1 stop20h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 15/3

18:30-19:15

1 stop18h 45m

R15 640

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

21:30-10:48

1 stop20h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 14/3

11:30-19:15

2 stops25h 45m

R15 640

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

21:30-19:44

1 stop29h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 14/3

11:30-19:15

2 stops25h 45m

R15 640

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

21:30-13:42

1 stop23h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 14/3

11:30-19:15

2 stops25h 45m

R15 640

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to USA

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to USA from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to the United States

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R9 203). Flying from Cape Town to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 293). 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 US?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to USA. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to USA is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to USA?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to USA. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to USA flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Cape Town to the United States delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 233 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to the United States flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to the United States flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 22 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic from Cape Town to the United States 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
3 440 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
675 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 102 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 602 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to USA. 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 United States?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to United States from Cape Town.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to USA?

    For as low as R15 640, Virgin Atlantic can have you in USA from Cape Town in 20h 18m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 12566 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    R6 599 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 Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R8 202 and R8 229, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Cape Town to USA is Cape Town Intl - Newark. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Cape Town Intl - New York LaGuardia.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to USA 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 USA?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R9 203). Flying from Cape Town to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 293). 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 USA

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to USA. 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 22 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 004AverageR19 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 888AverageR16 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 351AverageR17 875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 784AverageR18 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 227AverageR18 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR13 470AverageR22 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR13 693AverageR16 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 699AverageR15 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 350AverageR18 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 482AverageR15 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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