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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 627

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
mar. 21 — mar. 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 19 febrero 2026.

lun. 9/321:30
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop23h 09m
Virgin Atlantic
mié. 18/319:29
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop17h 46m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/2R14 020
lun. 16/214:35
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
lun. 23/210:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R14 100
mié. 11/323:25
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 10m
Kenya Airways
mié. 25/313:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/2R14 164
mar. 10/37:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
dom. 22/313:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/2R14 260
mar. 3/313:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
lun. 9/311:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R14 340
dom. 8/312:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
sáb. 21/320:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R14 356
vie. 3/413:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
vie. 10/420:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop38h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/2R14 388
dom. 8/321:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
dom. 22/38:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/2R14 437
jue. 19/314:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
jue. 21/513:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/2R14 453
mié. 1/413:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
mié. 8/420:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/2R14 469
dom. 8/321:30
CPT
-
MIA
1 stop26h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
dom. 22/36:00
MIA
-
CPT
1 stop31h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/2R14 469
lun. 23/212:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
lun. 2/319:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/2R14 485

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 19 febrero 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 020

One-way from

R7 627

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 391

Good round-trip deal

R14 368 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 765 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 9/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 00m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 226 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 808 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 19 febrero 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 Town

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USA

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

dom. 26/4

14:25-7:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 1/5

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

R14 164

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/3

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/3

11:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

R14 340

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/3

23:25-7:35

1 stop38h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 15/3

13:45-6:00

1 stop34h 15m

R14 613

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

vie. 13/3

12:35-16:15

1 stop33h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

dom. 22/3

20:35-10:30

1 stop31h 55m

R14 693

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/3

21:30-22:57

1 stop35h 27m

Los Angeles

lun. 9/3

8:30-19:15

1 stop25h 45m

R14 725

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

dom. 8/3

21:30-22:24

1 stop33h 54m

Los Angeles

dom. 22/3

14:35-19:15

1 stop19h 40m

R14 725

Cape TownMiami

CPT - MIA

CPTMIA

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/3

21:30-10:36

1 stop20h 06m

Miami

mié. 18/3

12:01-19:15

1 stop25h 14m

R14 789

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

dom. 8/3

20:50-20:41

1 stop32h 51m

Los Angeles

dom. 22/3

21:29-15:05

1 stop32h 36m

R14 901

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/4

14:25-7:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 29/4

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

R14 917

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

jue. 7/5

19:50-10:45

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

jue. 28/5

19:21-15:20

2 stops58h 59m

R14 933

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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 639). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 818). 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 19 febrero 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 258 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 Thursday 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 19 febrero 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
3 522 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 522 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 459 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
9 323 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 222 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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 R14 164, Kenya Airways 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?

    R3 996 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 308 and R7 416, 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 - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

  • 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 639). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 818). 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 19 febrero 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 364AverageR15 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR11 977AverageR17 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 265AverageR17 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR12 644AverageR17 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 095AverageR15 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 716AverageR17 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 843AverageR15 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 486AverageR20 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR14 779AverageR16 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 489AverageR16 473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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