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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R9 190

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jan 16 — Jan 231
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 17 December 2025.

Thu 18/1213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12R14 975
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 22mDelta
Mon 30/36:00JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 50mDelta
Deal found 15/12R15 629
Wed 24/1223:45CPT - IAD
1 stop23h 20mDelta
Mon 9/212:40IAD - CPT
1 stop23h 35mDelta
Deal found 15/12R15 697
Mon 29/1220:50CPT - MIA
2 stops25h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/113:45MIA - CPT
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 233
Mon 29/1220:50CPT - MIA
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/114:32MIA - CPT
1 stop20h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12R16 267
Wed 17/1220:50CPT - SEA
2 stops29h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/119:30SEA - CPT
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 384
Fri 19/1220:50CPT - LAX
2 stops28h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/35:00LAX - CPT
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 384
Mon 22/1220:50CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:40LAX - CPT
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 485
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 22mDelta
Mon 12/120:00JFK - CPT
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Deal found 16/12R16 585
Mon 15/1220:50CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 05mDelta
Wed 31/1219:01JFK - CPT
1 stop34h 04mDelta
Deal found 15/12R16 619
Sat 20/1223:45CPT - IAD
1 stop23h 20mKLM
Thu 14/517:40IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Deal found 16/12R16 636
Thu 18/1223:10CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 49mDelta
Wed 31/1219:01JFK - CPT
1 stop34h 04mDelta
Deal found 16/12R16 636

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 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 869

One-way from

R9 190

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 960

Good round-trip deal

R14 696 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 616 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/2-4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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4/2
  • 4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 04m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R25 498 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 095 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 17 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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Cape Town

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USA

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/3

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

R13 869

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Mon 16/2

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

R14 825

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

14:25-6:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/3

13:45-13:40

2 stops41h 55m

R15 177

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/2

10:00-13:45

1 stop20h 45m

R15 294

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

21:30-23:32

1 stop33h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/2

15:40-9:45

2 stops35h 05m

R15 529

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

7:20-7:35

1 stop30h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

R15 529

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

23:10-20:30

2 stops28h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 19/2

13:00-19:15

1 stop23h 15m

R15 562

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

21:30-16:46

2 stops26h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/2

12:32-19:15

2 stops23h 43m

R15 579

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

21:30-16:46

2 stops26h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/2

12:38-19:15

2 stops23h 37m

R15 579

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

21:30-16:46

2 stops26h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/2

17:25-19:15

1 stop18h 50m

R15 579

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to USA

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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 207). Flying from Cape Town to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 298). 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 17 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 17 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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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 430 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
9 092 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 583 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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 177, Ethiopian Air can have you in USA from Cape Town in 23h 10m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 12551 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 602 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 205 and R8 232, 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 - Miami.

  • 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 207). Flying from Cape Town to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 298). 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 17 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 009AverageR19 825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 893AverageR16 144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 350AverageR17 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 789AverageR18 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 233AverageR18 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR13 699AverageR16 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 705AverageR15 761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 356AverageR18 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 488AverageR15 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 931AverageR22 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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