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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 830

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jun 25 — Jul 21
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 26 May 2026.

Tue 16/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/5R12 576
Tue 23/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/5R12 740
Sat 20/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/5R13 049
Sat 20/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 12/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/5R13 098
Tue 25/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops57h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/99:03
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5R14 175
Wed 29/719:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops34h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/88:54
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5R14 387
Mon 9/1119:00
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/216:01
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops59h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5R14 599
Thu 27/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/97:03
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5R14 615
Tue 25/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 29/920:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R14 664
Thu 27/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 25/920:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5R14 697
Tue 16/620:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop23h 31m
Delta
Wed 21/1019:55
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop38h 55m
Delta
Deal found 24/5R16 328
Tue 16/620:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop31h 27m
Delta
Wed 24/618:22
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 28m
Delta
Deal found 21/5R16 377

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 26 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 576

One-way from

R7 830

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 769

Good round-trip deal

R18 343 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 353 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/6-15/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 840 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 516 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 26 May 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

20:00-14:29

1 stop25h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/10

10:54-15:20

1 stop21h 26m

R16 540

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-11:20

1 stop23h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R16 654

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

19:30-15:10

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/9

11:20-17:30

1 stop24h 10m

R17 992
Fastest return journey

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

20:50-6:50

Nonstop16h 00m

Newark

Sun 22/11

20:35-18:00

Nonstop14h 25m

R18 041

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

14:35-8:55

2 stops48h 20m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 21/6

10:35-13:00

1 stop44h 25m

R18 057

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

20:05-17:49

1 stop27h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 28/6

20:30-17:50

1 stop39h 20m

R18 122

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

19:30-12:25

1 stop25h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 27/9

16:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

R18 188

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-9:00

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/9

11:20-17:30

1 stop24h 10m

R18 188

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

19:30-12:25

1 stop25h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 23/9

16:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

R18 204

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

14:00-14:45

2 stops30h 45m

Newark

Sat 7/11

17:05-5:50

1 stop29h 45m

R18 286

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R15 790). Flying from Cape Town to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 765). 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 26 May 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 11% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 234 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

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 26 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 393 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 749 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 R16 540, United Airlines can have you in USA from Cape Town in 25h 29m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 13700 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 550 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 R7 816 and R9 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 - Newark. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R15 790). Flying from Cape Town to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 765). 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 26 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 569AverageR15 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 301AverageR16 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 396AverageR16 899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR12 675AverageR18 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR12 872AverageR18 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 466AverageR18 045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 247AverageR15 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 867AverageR20 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 888AverageR16 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 996AverageR22 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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