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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 661

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Mar 2 — Mar 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 January 2026.

Wed 11/214:35
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/29:45
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R13 327
Wed 4/214:35
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/310:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R13 519
Mon 2/221:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop20h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 16/28:30
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop27h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/1R14 141
Tue 3/319:00
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/320:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R14 253
Thu 19/319:00
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/416:23
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops61h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R14 556
Fri 30/121:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 15/212:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/1R14 572
Sun 1/221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop36h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 15/212:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 588
Sun 15/312:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/320:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R14 620
Sun 15/214:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 18/213:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/1R14 636
Sun 1/221:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop34h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 15/211:47
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/1R14 652
Sat 2/514:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 17/513:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 29/1R14 668
Mon 30/313:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/419:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R14 764

Find 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 31 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 327

One-way from

R7 661

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 530

Good round-trip deal

R13 981 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 098 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 40m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 490 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 743 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to USA that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 31 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to the United States that are best for you.

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Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

12:35-16:15

1 stop33h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 23/3

20:35-10:30

1 stop31h 55m

R14 253

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

12:35-16:15

1 stop33h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 22/3

20:35-10:30

1 stop31h 55m

R14 732

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

21:30-19:19

1 stop30h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 23/3

6:00-19:15

1 stop28h 15m

R14 779

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

23:10-21:40

1 stop31h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

9:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

R14 795

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

19:00-21:16

2 stops32h 16m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 23/4

16:23-11:30

2 stops61h 07m

R14 907

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

19:00-16:15

1 stop27h 15m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 23/4

19:25-11:30

1 stop34h 05m

R14 923

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

23:10-21:40

1 stop31h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

14:35-17:50

1 stop42h 15m

R15 003

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

20:50-11:47

1 stop24h 57m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

7:00-16:10

2 stops23h 10m

R15 019

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

21:30-21:42

1 stop31h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 24/2

13:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

R15 035

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-17:19

2 stops30h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

0:13-15:20

2 stops30h 07m

R15 035

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R11 284). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 768). 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 31 January 2026.

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 10% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 236 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 in the morning 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 Wednesday 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 9% of flights being delayed.

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 31 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 444 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 219 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 210 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 R15 019, Qatar Airways can have you in USA from Cape Town in 24h 57m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 16069 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?

    R3 980 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R6 284 and R7 388, 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 - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R11 284). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 768). 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 31 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 320AverageR15 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR11 857AverageR17 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 218AverageR17 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 456AverageR19 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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DeltaCheapestR12 594AverageR17 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 044AverageR15 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 663AverageR17 842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 789AverageR15 171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 629AverageR19 985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR14 722AverageR15 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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