Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R8 526

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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Sep 2 — Sep 91
1 adult

Cheap 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 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 470

One-way from

R8 562

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 528

Good round-trip deal

R16 190 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 359 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/9-15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Cape Town to USA
28/10
  • 28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 26m total
  • Cape Town to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R28 852 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 015 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to USA.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to USA.

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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 28 August 2025.

Wed 10/914:35CPT - ORD
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/910:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R14 470
Sun 31/820:05CPT - ORD
1 stop19h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 15/915:35ORD - CPT
1 stop19h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/8R15 885
Tue 9/913:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/910:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R15 991
Fri 10/1020:05CPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 17/1018:15ATL - CPT
1 stop31h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/8R16 133
Sat 8/1118:55CPT - ATL
2 stops36h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/119:00ATL - CPT
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R16 380
Thu 30/1021:30CPT - EWR
1 stop20h 54mDelta
Sun 23/1117:49EWR - CPT
1 stop18h 26mDelta
Deal found 27/8R16 380
Tue 16/920:05CPT - IAD
1 stop28h 34mDelta
Sun 15/319:50IAD - CPT
1 stop17h 25mDelta
Deal found 26/8R16 398
Fri 7/1121:30CPT - EWR
1 stop26h 30mDelta
Mon 12/117:30EWR - CPT
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Deal found 27/8R16 433
Wed 17/923:15CPT - IAD
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Sun 15/312:30IAD - CPT
2 stops24h 45mDelta
Deal found 26/8R16 469
Mon 3/1121:30CPT - EWR
1 stop20h 30mDelta
Mon 10/1115:38EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 37mDelta
Deal found 26/8R16 469
Fri 10/1020:05CPT - DCA
1 stop31h 38mDelta
Sat 25/1013:45DCA - CPT
1 stop23h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/8R16 469
Wed 15/1023:15CPT - IAD
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Sun 26/1019:35IAD - CPT
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 27/8R16 504

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Cape Town

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USA

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

14:35-8:15

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 470

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 9/2

9:35-14:35

1 stop22h 00m

R15 071

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 991

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

20:05-6:15

Nonstop16h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 17/10

18:15-7:55

1 stop31h 40m

R16 133

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

18:55-0:01

2 stops36h 06m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 14/11

9:00-17:25

2 stops49h 25m

R16 380

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

21:30-12:24

1 stop20h 54m

Newark

Sun 23/11

17:49-19:15

1 stop18h 26m

R16 380

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

21:30-14:29

1 stop23h 59m

Newark

Sun 23/11

17:49-19:15

1 stop18h 26m

R16 380

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

20:05-18:39

1 stop28h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/3

19:50-19:15

1 stop17h 25m

R16 398

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

20:05-16:07

2 stops26h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/3

13:00-19:15

1 stop24h 15m

R16 398

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/11

9:45-13:00

1 stop43h 15m

R16 522

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to USA

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 068). 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 28 August 2025.

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.

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 28 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andUnited 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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 133, Ethiopian Air can have you in USA from Cape Town in 16h 10m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 13081 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?

    R8 774 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R10 720 and R10 826, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to USA?

  • 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 R924). Flying from Cape Town to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 068). 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 28 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 612AverageR23 023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR11 937AverageR17 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 033AverageR20 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR13 490AverageR20 032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 847AverageR15 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR13 959AverageR19 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 222AverageR18 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 283AverageR16 793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 556AverageR19 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 543AverageR22 213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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