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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 559

CPT — LAX
Oct 19 — Oct 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USA

Tue 3/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 23/119:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 17/9R12 614
Thu 12/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 16/119:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 14/9R12 631
Sat 17/1023:45 -
1 stop25h 20m
Sat 24/1012:20 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 19/9R12 939
Tue 10/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Wed 18/119:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 14/9R13 021
Tue 13/1020:05 -
1 stop29h 00m
Sun 25/1023:11 -
1 stop30h 54m
Deal found 19/9R13 037
Mon 9/1115:10 -
2 stops47h 50m
Mon 16/119:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 14/9R13 167
Sun 15/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Wed 18/119:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 14/9R13 248
Sun 20/920:00 -
2 stops29h 28m
Mon 28/914:15 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 19/9R13 476
Fri 20/1120:50 -
2 stops29h 03m
Tue 8/129:30 -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 15/9R13 752
Tue 3/1112:35 -
2 stops48h 47m
Sun 8/118:03 -
2 stops43h 27m
Deal found 17/9R14 029
Sat 17/1023:45 -
1 stop25h 20m
Sat 24/1017:40 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 19/9R14 256
Mon 2/1112:35 -
2 stops48h 47m
Mon 9/118:03 -
2 stops43h 27m
Deal found 18/9R14 256

Find flight deals from Cape Town to USA

Round-trip from

R12 614

One-way from

R7 559

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 589

Good round-trip deal

R16 470 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 526 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/11-23/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 471 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 136 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 16/11

12:35-6:22

2 stops48h 47m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 827

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

19:30-15:55

1 stop26h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 087

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

13:15-15:55

1 stop32h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 103

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:15-15:55

1 stop32h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 103

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 103

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

19:25-12:40

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 030

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

20:25-6:35

2 stops41h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 127

Cape TownBoston

CPT Cape Town Intl - BOS Boston Logan Intl

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

13:15-15:15

1 stop32h 00m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 127

Cape TownOrlando

CPT Cape Town Intl - MCO Orlando

CPTMCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

19:30-7:12

3 stops41h 42m

Orlando

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 241

Cape TownMiami

CPT Cape Town Intl - MIA Miami

CPTMIA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:35-10:29

3 stops52h 54m

Miami

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 404

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R16 532). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 693). 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 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,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
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
1 577 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
3 729 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
4 464 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
10 232 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
1 577 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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 R13 476, Virgin Atlantic can have you in USA from Cape Town in 22h 36m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 12431 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 524 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 170 and R9 147, 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 - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson or Cape Town Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • 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 532). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 693). 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 072AverageR14 764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 636AverageR15 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 109AverageR18 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 343AverageR16 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 651AverageR20 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 002AverageR16 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR13 089AverageR17 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 646AverageR20 442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 229AverageR20 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 063AverageR22 256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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