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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R8 269

CPT — LAX
Oct 5 — Oct 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USA

Tue 3/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 25m
Sat 7/118:03 -
2 stops43h 27m
Deal found 1/9R14 368
Tue 3/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 25m
Sun 8/1119:35 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 1/9R14 431
Tue 8/913:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Tue 15/99:03 -
2 stops43h 12m
Deal found 2/9R14 511
Tue 3/1112:35 -
2 stops48h 47m
Sat 7/118:03 -
2 stops43h 27m
Deal found 1/9R14 607
Fri 2/1015:10 -
2 stops34h 20m
Thu 8/1010:55 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 3/9R14 607
Wed 7/1013:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Sat 17/1016:35 -
2 stops59h 40m
Deal found 3/9R14 639
Fri 23/1020:05 -
1 stop33h 01m
Sun 8/1120:50 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 3/9R14 687
Tue 15/913:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Thu 21/17:00 -
2 stops44h 30m
Deal found 31/8R14 799
Tue 3/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 25m
Sun 8/118:03 -
2 stops43h 27m
Deal found 4/9R14 815
Sun 1/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Wed 11/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 31/8R14 815
Sun 4/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Sun 18/1010:55 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 31/8R14 830
Fri 20/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Sun 29/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 3/9R14 846

Find flight deals from Cape Town to USA

Round-trip from

R14 368

One-way from

R8 269

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 666

Good round-trip deal

R16 217 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 546 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/11-7/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 76h 52m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 039 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 450 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to USA.
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Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

13:15-23:59

2 stops40h 44m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 732

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

12:35-16:44

2 stops59h 09m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 748

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

12:35-15:15

1 stop33h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 844

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

14:25-7:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 908

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

12:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 940

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

13:15-15:55

1 stop32h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 956

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

12:35-15:15

1 stop33h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 972

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

19:25-23:58

2 stops35h 33m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 275

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

0:55-22:30

1 stop28h 35m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 249

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

20:25-6:35

2 stops41h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 281

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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 155). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 578). 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 12% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 220 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
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

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
1 569 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

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
3 731 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

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
4 479 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

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
10 172 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

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
696 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

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 916, Virgin Atlantic can have you in USA from Cape Town in 29h 03m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 16486 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 389 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 023 and R9 383, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R16 155). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 578). 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 AirCheapestR7 927AverageR14 500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 322AverageR15 124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 892AverageR18 045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 121AverageR16 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 424AverageR20 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 768AverageR16 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR12 854AverageR17 180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 383AverageR20 080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 331AverageR19 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 721AverageR21 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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