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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R8 141

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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 22 March 2026.

Tue 21/420:00
CPT
-
BOS
1 stop20h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 5/55:45
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops45h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/3R13 953
Tue 28/420:00
CPT
-
BOS
2 stops24h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 5/519:27
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops32h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R14 004
Tue 21/420:00
CPT
-
BOS
1 stop24h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 3/517:28
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops37h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/3R14 735
Tue 21/413:00
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops46h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/47:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops46h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/3R15 177
Mon 27/419:50
CPT
-
BOS
2 stops32h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 4/520:25
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops55h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R15 279
Tue 28/413:00
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/519:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R15 279
Fri 1/513:00
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/519:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3R15 364
Mon 4/513:00
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/519:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R15 398
Mon 27/419:50
CPT
-
BOS
2 stops32h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 5/521:40
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops29h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R15 415
Fri 1/513:00
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/57:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3R15 415
Tue 6/1019:30
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 27/1019:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/3R15 500
Mon 20/413:00
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops47h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/619:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R15 568

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 953

One-way from

R8 141

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 148

Good round-trip deal

R16 628 or less

Good one-way deal

R18 987 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/4-5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 49m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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17/4
  • 17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 844 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 618 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 22 March 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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:00-18:57

2 stops31h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

23:59-17:10

2 stops32h 11m

R16 825

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

13:00-6:00

2 stops47h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/6

13:05-11:30

2 stops40h 25m

R17 454

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

19:50-5:35

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

Mon 27/4

6:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

R18 015

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

19:30-21:07

2 stops31h 37m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 23/6

22:00-10:15

1 stop30h 15m

R18 083

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

16:35-11:35

1 stop25h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

21:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

R18 185

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:05-12:50

1 stop22h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 15/6

5:30-21:25

2 stops33h 55m

R18 253

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

8:00-16:30

1 stop41h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

19:35-20:55

1 stop40h 20m

R18 576
Fastest return journey

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:05-6:27

Nonstop16h 22m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 12/5

15:20-21:25

1 stop24h 05m

R18 627

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-16:38

1 stop29h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

13:50-21:25

1 stop22h 35m

R18 729

Cape TownDallas

CPT - DFW

CPTDFW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

20:00-20:25

1 stop31h 25m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 20/9

7:00-17:10

2 stops27h 10m

R19 086

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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 285). Flying from Cape Town to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of R13 511). 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 22 March 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 9% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 258 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 Thursday 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 8% 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 22 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 475 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
682 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 456 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 266 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 R18 185, United Airlines can have you in USA from Cape Town in 25h. 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?

    R6 691 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R7 867 and R8 261, 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 285). Flying from Cape Town to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of R13 511). 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 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 053AverageR16 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 904AverageR17 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR13 227AverageR18 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 411AverageR18 220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 020AverageR16 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 549AverageR18 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 844AverageR16 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 365AverageR21 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 497AverageR17 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 301AverageR21 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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