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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 836

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jul 28 — Aug 41
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 28 June 2026.

Mon 13/711:05
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/77:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6R13 700
Thu 1/1013:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops40h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/107:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R14 373
Fri 11/919:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops42h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/109:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6R14 554
Sun 9/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops40h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/88:54
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R14 587
Wed 16/919:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops34h 29m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/1219:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop38h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/6R14 751
Thu 5/1112:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/118:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/6R14 915
Sun 9/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/87:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/6R14 948
Wed 16/913:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops40h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/127:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6R14 965
Sun 9/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 16/819:10
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/6R15 244
Mon 13/713:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops40h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/716:18
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops67h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R15 293
Tue 7/713:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops48h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/87:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops52h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R15 572
Sun 19/720:05
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops28h 58m
Delta
Thu 30/76:35
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 15m
Delta
Deal found 23/6R16 164

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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 700

One-way from

R7 836

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 872

Good round-trip deal

R17 403 or less

Good one-way deal

R17 217 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 13/7-20/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 55m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 692 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 277 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 28 June 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 TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

16:20-5:50

1 stop30h 30m

R16 344

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R16 344

Cape TownOrlando

CPT - MCO

CPTMCO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-18:10

1 stop27h 20m

Orlando

Tue 10/11

8:07-18:00

1 stop26h 53m

R16 377

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

23:15-21:33

2 stops29h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

13:29-22:10

2 stops25h 41m

R16 427

Cape TownOrlando

CPT - MCO

CPTMCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-17:40

1 stop26h 50m

Orlando

Thu 12/11

9:00-16:10

1 stop24h 10m

R16 427

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

20:00-16:14

2 stops27h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

11:15-17:10

2 stops22h 55m

R16 542

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-14:26

1 stop25h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

6:25-16:10

1 stop25h 45m

R16 591

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-11:49

1 stop23h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:17-16:10

1 stop21h 53m

R16 657

Cape TownOrlando

CPT - MCO

CPTMCO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

20:05-20:35

1 stop30h 30m

Orlando

Sun 16/8

18:55-17:50

1 stop40h 55m

R16 821

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/7

6:35-17:50

1 stop28h 15m

R17 133

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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 000). Flying from Cape Town to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 866). 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 28 June 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 11% 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 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 9% 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

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 28 June 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
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 896 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 R16 344, KLM can have you in USA from Cape Town in 22h 15m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 13700 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 603 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 R7 871 and R8 944, 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 - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Newark 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R16 000). Flying from Cape Town to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 866). 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 28 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 157AverageR14 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 650AverageR15 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 472AverageR16 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 764AverageR19 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 227AverageR18 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 560AverageR18 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 993AverageR16 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 798AverageR20 702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 069AverageR16 315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 109AverageR23 068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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