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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 993

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
Feb 9 — Feb 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 10 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 278

One-way from

R7 993

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 102

Good round-trip deal

R15 067 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 676 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/1-26/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m 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 (R21 164 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 931 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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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 10 January 2026.

Thu 22/113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1R13 278
Sun 8/221:30CPT - IAD
1 stop21h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 16/212:35IAD - CPT
1 stop23h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/1R13 625
Mon 23/212:35CPT - ATL
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 2/319:35ATL - CPT
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/1R14 500
Sun 8/221:30CPT - IAD
1 stop21h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 17/222:20IAD - CPT
1 stop30h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/1R14 500
Thu 15/113:50CPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/19:35ATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R14 533
Mon 23/221:30CPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 2/321:55ATL - CPT
Nonstop14h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/1R14 550
Sun 25/121:30CPT - IAD
1 stop21h 14mKenya Airways
Sat 14/210:57IAD - CPT
1 stop25h 18mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/1R14 599
Fri 23/112:35CPT - ATL
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 26/119:35ATL - CPT
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/1R14 715
Thu 2/413:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/410:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R14 764
Thu 22/112:35CPT - ATL
2 stops48h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/119:14ATL - CPT
2 stops63h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R14 880
Wed 29/413:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 13/510:55IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1R14 996
Thu 22/112:35CPT - ATL
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 25/119:35ATL - CPT
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R15 045

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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 Town

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USA

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

21:30-11:35

1 stop21h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/3

10:08-19:15

1 stop26h 07m

R14 599

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/3

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

R15 194

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-19:31

2 stops29h 41m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 26/1

14:00-19:15

1 stop22h 15m

R15 243

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

20:50-15:25

2 stops25h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 15/2

13:00-19:15

1 stop23h 15m

R15 243

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

21:30-20:20

1 stop29h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

12:35-19:15

1 stop23h 40m

R15 342

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

21:30-23:06

2 stops32h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/2

17:25-19:15

1 stop18h 50m

R15 342

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

21:30-18:21

1 stop27h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

12:38-19:15

2 stops23h 37m

R15 342

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

21:30-20:20

1 stop29h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/2

12:35-19:15

1 stop23h 40m

R15 342

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

21:30-16:46

2 stops26h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/2

10:08-19:15

1 stop26h 07m

R15 342

Cape TownDallas

CPT - DFW

CPTDFW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

21:30-0:19

1 stop34h 49m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 2/3

17:43-19:15

1 stop17h 32m

R15 375

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to USA

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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 R10 256). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 212). 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 10 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 12% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 233 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to the United States flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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 11% 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 10 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
3 462 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 462 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
1 434 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
9 143 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 659 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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 R13 625, Virgin Atlantic can have you in USA from Cape Town in 21h 14m. 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 502 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 Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R8 028 and R8 080, 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Newark or Cape Town Intl - New York LaGuardia.

  • 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 R10 256). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 212). 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 10 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 841AverageR20 225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 713AverageR15 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 175AverageR17 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 595AverageR18 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 032AverageR17 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR13 356AverageR16 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 497AverageR15 987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 138AverageR18 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 268AverageR15 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 099AverageR18 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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