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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R8 542
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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Find flight deals from Cape Town to USA
Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USAExplore 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 October 2025.
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 October 2025.
Mon 17/1121:30CPT - MIA
1 stop24h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 1/1218:23MIA - CPT
1 stop17h 52mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/10R15 039
Thu 27/1121:30CPT - DEN
1 stop29h 21mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 15/115:10DEN - CPT
1 stop19h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/10R15 316
Sun 26/1021:30CPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 9/1121:45ATL - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/10R15 732
Mon 27/1014:35CPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/1110:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/10R15 767
Sun 26/1021:30CPT - SEA
1 stop35h 24mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 3/116:00SEA - CPT
1 stop27h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/10R15 836
Fri 14/1121:30CPT - EWR
1 stop24h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 20/1110:46EWR - CPT
1 stop25h 29mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/10R15 836
Thu 30/1021:30CPT - MIA
1 stop27h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 23/119:35MIA - CPT
1 stop40h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/10R15 836
Fri 14/1120:50CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 20/1121:00JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/10R15 888
Mon 15/1221:30CPT - IAD
1 stop30h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 5/122:20IAD - CPT
1 stop30h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/10R15 940
Sun 2/1121:30CPT - LGA
1 stop20h 11mDelta
Wed 12/1111:00LGA - CPT
1 stop25h 15mDelta
Deal found 21/10R16 096
Mon 27/1021:30CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 27mDelta
Mon 24/1110:05IAD - CPT
1 stop26h 10mDelta
Deal found 20/10R16 096
Sun 2/1121:30CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 29mDelta
Wed 12/1112:28JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 47mDelta
Deal found 21/10R16 096
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to USA
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Cape Town
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownAtlanta
CPT - ATL
CPTATL
Cape Town Intl
Mon 17/11
21:30-6:50
Nonstop16h 20m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Mon 24/11
21:45-19:15
Nonstop14h 30m
R15 732
Cape TownNewark
CPT - EWR
CPTEWR
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/2
13:50-8:00
2 stops25h 10m
Newark
Mon 9/2
10:00-13:00
1 stop20h 00m
R15 870
Cape TownNew York
CPT - LGA
CPTLGA
Cape Town Intl
Mon 17/11
21:30-11:46
1 stop21h 16m
New York LaGuardia
Sun 15/2
13:45-19:15
2 stops22h 30m
R16 096
Cape TownNew York
CPT - LGA
CPTLGA
Cape Town Intl
Tue 11/11
21:30-21:45
1 stop31h 15m
New York LaGuardia
Tue 18/11
19:00-12:05
2 stops34h 05m
R16 113
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Wed 24/12
23:45-16:05
1 stop23h 20m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 9/2
16:00-19:15
1 stop20h 15m
R16 165
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Mon 22/12
21:30-16:48
2 stops26h 18m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 11/5
22:30-21:25
2 stops40h 55m
R16 217
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Thu 25/12
21:30-12:13
1 stop21h 43m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 12/5
22:30-6:00
2 stops49h 30m
R16 217
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Fri 26/12
21:30-16:48
2 stops50h 18m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 11/5
22:30-21:25
2 stops40h 55m
R16 217
Cape TownNew York
CPT - JFK
CPTJFK
Cape Town Intl
Fri 26/12
7:55-22:45
1 stop21h 50m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 5/1
22:30-5:50
1 stop24h 20m
R16 338
Cape TownNewark
CPT - EWR
CPTEWR
Cape Town Intl
Mon 17/11
14:35-19:15
2 stops35h 40m
Newark
Mon 16/2
10:00-13:00
1 stop20h 00m
R16 425
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to USA
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Estimated return price
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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 512). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R14 207). 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 October 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 13% 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.
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 October 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.
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Entertainment
8,2
Overall
8,1
Boarding
8,1
Crew
8,3
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Entertainment
8,2
Overall
8,1
Boarding
8,1
Crew
8,3
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Entertainment
8,2
Overall
8,1
Boarding
8,1
Crew
8,3
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Entertainment
8,2
Overall
8,1
Boarding
8,1
Crew
8,3
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Entertainment
8,2
Overall
8,1
Boarding
8,1
Crew
8,3
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Entertainment
8,2
Overall
8,1
Boarding
8,1
Crew
8,3
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
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