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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 753

CPT — LAX
Sep 30 — Oct 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USA

Tue 6/1013:15 -
2 stops40h 44m
Tue 10/1116:22 -
2 stops66h 03m
Deal found 29/8R14 504
Sun 11/1013:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Wed 28/1019:35 -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 26/8R14 569
Sun 11/1019:30 -
1 stop26h 25m
Sun 18/1019:10 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 26/8R14 666
Tue 8/913:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Mon 14/97:03 -
2 stops45h 12m
Deal found 29/8R14 682
Tue 29/913:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Fri 9/1019:10 -
1 stop40h 20m
Deal found 28/8R14 714
Sun 4/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Sun 18/1010:55 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 30/8R14 828
Tue 1/913:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Sun 6/919:10 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 28/8R14 908
Fri 9/1015:10 -
2 stops34h 20m
Fri 16/1010:55 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 27/8R14 957
Tue 15/913:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Sat 19/910:55 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 30/8R14 973
Mon 12/1013:50 -
1 stop25h 05m
Mon 19/1021:20 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 28/8R14 989
Wed 9/914:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Wed 23/910:55 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 30/8R15 021
Sat 17/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Sun 25/1011:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 29/8R15 102

Find flight deals from Cape Town to USA

Round-trip from

R14 504

One-way from

R7 753

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 073

Good round-trip deal

R16 273 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 469 or less
6/10-10/11
  • 6/10-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 106h 47m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 309 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 500 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to USA.
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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 16/10

10:55-14:10

1 stop21h 15m

R15 619

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

20:05-19:33

1 stop32h 28m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/11

17:10-12:05

1 stop32h 55m

R15 635

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/11

10:00-14:10

1 stop21h 10m

R15 635

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/11

10:00-14:10

1 stop21h 10m

R15 635

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/11

20:50-13:00

2 stops33h 10m

R15 667

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/11

20:50-14:10

2 stops34h 20m

R15 667

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

20:05-17:18

1 stop30h 13m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/10

18:10-12:05

1 stop32h 55m

R15 780

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:05-16:08

1 stop29h 03m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

23:15-12:05

1 stop27h 50m

R15 861

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

20:00-13:06

2 stops26h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/10

8:15-18:00

2 stops24h 45m

R16 362

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

19:50-16:30

2 stops29h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/10

22:35-17:10

2 stops57h 35m

R16 394

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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 297). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 820). 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 11% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 225 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
1 568 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 476 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 147 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very 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 619, 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 476 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 118 and R9 494, 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 LaGuardia 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 297). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 820). 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 021AverageR14 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 455AverageR15 235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 032AverageR18 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 264AverageR16 447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 570AverageR20 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 919AverageR16 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR13 006AverageR17 402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 552AverageR20 303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 535AverageR20 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 785AverageR22 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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