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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R8 798

CPT — LAX
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USA

Mon 16/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 23/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 9/11R15 014
Sun 8/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 23/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 5/11R15 129
Thu 26/1120:50 -
1 stop22h 27m
Thu 3/128:00 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 5/11R15 425
Sat 14/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Thu 26/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 6/11R15 474
Sun 20/1213:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Tue 19/110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 9/11R15 540
Sun 8/1119:25 -
1 stop27h 20m
Mon 23/1119:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 6/11R15 573
Mon 21/1213:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Tue 19/110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 9/11R15 704
Thu 12/1121:00 -
2 stops27h 20m
Wed 25/1117:05 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 9/11R15 721
Fri 13/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Sat 21/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 6/11R15 737
Thu 19/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 23/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 6/11R15 754
Mon 23/110:55 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 29/1120:15 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 7/11R15 885
Fri 25/1213:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Tue 19/110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 9/11R15 918

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Round-trip from

R15 129

One-way from

R8 798

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R18 335

Good round-trip deal

R16 477 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 794 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/12-18/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/4-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 858 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

9:55-15:45

2 stops36h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 606

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

0:55-22:30

1 stop28h 35m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 623

Cape TownDenver

CPT Cape Town Intl - DEN Denver Intl

CPTDEN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

0:55-17:25

1 stop25h 30m

Denver Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-9:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 705

Cape TownDallas

CPT Cape Town Intl - DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

CPTDFW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

0:55-18:25

1 stop25h 30m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 116

Cape TownDallas

CPT Cape Town Intl - DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

CPTDFW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

0:55-18:25

1 stop25h 30m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 149

Cape TownDenver

CPT Cape Town Intl - DEN Denver Intl

CPTDEN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

0:55-17:25

1 stop25h 30m

Denver Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-9:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 198

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

18:10-16:35

2 stops32h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 889

Cape TownDallas

CPT Cape Town Intl - DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

CPTDFW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

0:55-18:25

1 stop25h 30m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 119

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/12

0:55-19:25

1 stop25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 234

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

11:30-18:30

3 stops38h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 300

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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 R16 888). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R21 525). 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 71 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, 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
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
698 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 702 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
4 469 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
10 471 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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 R16 230, KLM can have you in USA from Cape Town in 20h 42m. 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?

    R7 678 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 267 and R9 428, 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 - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R16 888). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R21 525). 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 166AverageR12 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 160AverageR16 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 249AverageR18 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 486AverageR16 899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 152AverageR16 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR13 241AverageR17 748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR14 160AverageR21 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 673AverageR19 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 456AverageR20 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 125AverageR23 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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