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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 641

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

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USA

Wed 18/1115:10 -
2 stops47h 50m
Wed 25/119:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 10/9R12 622
Mon 19/1015:10 -
2 stops47h 45m
Mon 26/1010:35 -
1 stop44h 25m
Deal found 10/9R12 766
Sun 13/919:30 -
1 stop26h 25m
Mon 12/1019:10 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 7/9R14 320
Tue 3/1112:35 -
2 stops48h 47m
Sun 8/118:03 -
2 stops43h 27m
Deal found 9/9R14 352
Tue 6/1013:15 -
2 stops40h 44m
Mon 26/107:03 -
2 stops45h 27m
Deal found 10/9R14 368
Sun 13/919:30 -
1 stop26h 25m
Sun 20/919:10 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 10/9R14 384
Tue 3/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 25m
Sun 8/1119:35 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 7/9R14 448
Tue 6/1013:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Mon 26/107:03 -
2 stops45h 27m
Deal found 10/9R14 496
Thu 22/1013:15 -
2 stops40h 44m
Thu 29/1016:35 -
2 stops66h 50m
Deal found 7/9R14 528
Thu 10/914:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Mon 14/910:55 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 7/9R14 817
Wed 21/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Wed 28/1021:50 -
2 stops33h 10m
Deal found 5/9R14 833
Wed 7/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Wed 14/1010:55 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 10/9R14 961

Find flight deals from Cape Town to USA

Round-trip from

R12 622

One-way from

R7 641

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 803

Good round-trip deal

R16 272 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 595 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/11-25/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 439 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 423 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 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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Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:35-6:22

2 stops48h 47m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 746

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

12:35-15:15

1 stop33h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 954

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

12:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 970

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/3

12:35-15:15

1 stop33h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 970

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

12:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 018

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

13:15-15:10

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 066

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

12:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 258

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

12:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 300

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

0:55-22:30

1 stop28h 35m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 908

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

0:55-22:30

1 stop28h 35m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 908

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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 R16 210). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 647). 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 201 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 75 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,Qatar Airways, 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
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
1 576 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
3 734 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
4 473 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 197 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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 553, Ethiopian Air can have you in USA from Cape Town in 25h 05m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 12756 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 414 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 050 and R9 415, 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Newark 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R16 210). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 647). 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 AirCheapestR7 954AverageR14 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 360AverageR15 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 932AverageR18 106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 162AverageR16 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 466AverageR20 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 811AverageR16 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR12 898AverageR17 238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 431AverageR20 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 390AverageR20 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 785AverageR21 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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