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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 672

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
3月 14 — 3月 211
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 12 2月 2026.

月 9/321:30
CPT
-
ATL
Nonstop16h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
月 16/322:50
ATL
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/2R13 676
火 17/321:30
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop27h 12m
Kenya Airways
月 4/517:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/2R14 057
月 9/312:35
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops57h 21m
Multiple Airlines
月 16/319:07
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops64h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2R14 057
火 17/321:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop22h 47m
SAUDIA
月 4/515:55
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop19h 55m
SAUDIA
Deal found 9/2R14 057
火 17/319:00
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
水 29/419:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2R14 073
日 1/314:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
日 31/513:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2R14 137
月 9/312:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
月 16/320:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2R14 153
木 12/212:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
水 25/219:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/2R14 169
木 12/221:30
CPT
-
MIA
1 stop23h 43m
Virgin Atlantic
水 25/218:00
MIA
-
CPT
1 stop18h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/2R14 200
木 12/314:25
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 10m
Kenya Airways
月 13/413:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/2R14 216
日 12/414:25
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 10m
Kenya Airways
日 26/413:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/2R14 232
水 11/318:55
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
水 18/320:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop38h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2R14 248

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 12 2月 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 676

One-way from

R7 672

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 170

Good round-trip deal

R14 435 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 575 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 9/3-16/3
  • Nonstop
  • 30h 45m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 30m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 219 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 782 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 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 12 2月 2026.
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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Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

月 9/3

21:30-7:50

Nonstop16h 20m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

月 16/3

22:50-19:15

Nonstop14h 25m

R13 724

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

月 9/3

19:00-16:15

1 stop27h 15m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

月 16/3

7:04-10:30

2 stops45h 26m

R14 296

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

水 11/3

23:25-7:35

1 stop38h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

日 15/3

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

R14 518

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

月 16/2

20:50-15:15

1 stop25h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

月 23/2

21:50-19:15

Nonstop14h 25m

R14 645

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

水 25/3

12:35-16:15

1 stop33h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

水 1/4

20:30-10:20

1 stop31h 50m

R14 756

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

火 24/2

20:50-13:44

2 stops26h 54m

Los Angeles

水 18/11

10:15-18:00

1 stop21h 45m

R14 836

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

水 25/2

20:50-15:35

2 stops28h 45m

Los Angeles

金 13/11

23:30-16:10

1 stop30h 40m

R14 836

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

月 2/3

20:50-11:47

1 stop24h 57m

Los Angeles

金 13/11

22:50-16:10

1 stop31h 20m

R14 836

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

木 26/2

20:50-15:35

2 stops28h 45m

Los Angeles

水 18/11

10:15-18:00

1 stop21h 45m

R14 836

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

月 2/3

20:50-11:47

1 stop24h 57m

Los Angeles

日 15/11

10:15-18:00

1 stop21h 45m

R14 836

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to USA

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R10 547). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 707). 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 12 2月 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 USA as you normally would.

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

About 10% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 236 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 9% 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 12 2月 2026.
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
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
3 514 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
1 452 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
9 283 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 209 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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 R13 724, Virgin Atlantic can have you in USA from Cape Town in 16h 20m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 13081 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?

    R3 961 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 253 and R7 352, 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Newark or Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R10 547). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 707). 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 12 2月 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 265AverageR15 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR11 874AverageR16 956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 159AverageR17 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR12 534AverageR17 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 981AverageR14 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 598AverageR17 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 723AverageR15 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 361AverageR19 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR14 651AverageR16 837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 355AverageR16 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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