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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R8 111

CPT — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USA

Thu 3/1221:00 -
2 stops34h 11m
Mon 22/210:45 -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 26/10R15 043
Thu 29/1012:35 -
1 stop33h 25m
Wed 11/1119:20 -
1 stop39h 05m
Deal found 27/10R15 109
Thu 26/1120:50 -
1 stop32h 07m
Thu 3/1216:40 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 26/10R15 109
Mon 2/1120:50 -
1 stop27h 43m
Sun 15/1114:45 -
2 stops38h 20m
Deal found 30/10R15 226
Fri 6/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Sat 21/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 30/10R15 242
Mon 2/110:55 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sat 28/1120:15 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 28/10R15 325
Mon 2/1117:15 -
1 stop36h 10m
Sat 14/110:20 -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 30/10R15 342
Mon 2/1117:15 -
1 stop36h 15m
Sat 14/110:25 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 30/10R15 342
Mon 2/1121:00 -
1 stop25h 00m
Sun 15/1112:51 -
1 stop22h 44m
Deal found 29/10R15 375
Mon 9/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Fri 13/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 26/10R15 442
Sat 7/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Sat 14/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 29/10R15 475
Tue 10/1117:15 -
1 stop36h 10m
Sat 14/1120:15 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 28/10R15 525

Find flight deals from Cape Town to USA

Round-trip from

R15 043

One-way from

R8 111

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R17 586

Good round-trip deal

R15 987 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 770 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 3/12-22/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 01m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 20m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R5 463 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 000 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to USA.
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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

17:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 627

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 743

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

17:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 776

Cape TownDenver

CPT Cape Town Intl - DEN Denver Intl

CPTDEN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

17:15-17:25

1 stop33h 10m

Denver Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-9:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 225

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

17:15-16:30

1 stop33h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 308

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

17:15-16:35

1 stop33h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 375

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

0:55-10:50

1 stop43h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 375

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

17:15-16:30

1 stop33h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 458

Cape TownOrlando

CPT Cape Town Intl - MCO Orlando

CPTMCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

23:55-14:20

1 stop45h 25m

Orlando

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 156

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

7:20-6:35

1 stop30h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 721

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R17 087). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R21 342). 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?

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 12% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 202 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 at night 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 Saturday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to USA?

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to USA. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish Airlines 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
699 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 461 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 712 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 453 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 874, Virgin Atlantic can have you in USA from Cape Town in 31h 06m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 15004 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?

    R7 761 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R8 356 and R9 770, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R17 087). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R21 342). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 254AverageR12 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 906AverageR16 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 382AverageR18 618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 621AverageR17 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 294AverageR16 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR13 384AverageR17 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR14 313AverageR21 042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 831AverageR20 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 582AverageR20 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 331AverageR23 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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