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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 693

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Mar 7 — Mar 141
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 5 February 2026.

Wed 4/214:35
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/310:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R13 355
Fri 6/221:30
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop26h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 19/26:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop30h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2R13 851
Thu 9/420:25
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop30h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 20/412:42
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop23h 08m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/2R14 123
Tue 17/321:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 01m
SAUDIA
Mon 8/617:00
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
SAUDIA
Deal found 3/2R14 155
Tue 17/321:30
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop27h 12m
Kenya Airways
Mon 8/616:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/2R14 187
Thu 5/212:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/419:25
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2R14 203
Fri 6/212:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/219:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2R14 267
Tue 10/212:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/219:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2R14 299
Mon 9/212:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/219:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop38h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2R14 315
Tue 10/212:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/219:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2R14 331
Wed 9/913:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 14/910:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R14 459
Thu 5/214:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 18/213:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/2R14 475

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 5 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 123

One-way from

R7 693

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 530

Good round-trip deal

R14 010 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 129 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 9/4-20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 38m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 00m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 582 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 746 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 5 February 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 Town

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USA

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

13:00-16:00

1 stop33h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 14/11

19:35-10:30

1 stop31h 55m

R14 779

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

20:05-16:46

1 stop26h 41m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 24/5

20:30-17:50

1 stop39h 20m

R14 827

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

21:30-11:45

1 stop21h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 25/5

6:59-17:50

1 stop28h 51m

R15 003

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

21:30-12:42

1 stop22h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 24/5

20:30-17:50

1 stop39h 20m

R15 003

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

7:40-17:05

1 stop39h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

17:25-21:25

2 stops22h 00m

R15 035

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

21:30-11:46

1 stop20h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/6

12:55-17:50

2 stops22h 55m

R15 035

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

23:15-17:05

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/5

21:10-21:25

1 stop42h 15m

R15 035

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

23:15-19:05

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

18:20-21:25

1 stop21h 05m

R15 035

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

20:50-11:30

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

10:35-16:55

1 stop21h 20m

R15 114

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

20:50-11:35

1 stop21h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/3

14:39-17:00

2 stops20h 21m

R15 306

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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 308). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 795). 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 5 February 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 5 February 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
3 503 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 503 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 503 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 448 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 503 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 503 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
9 236 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 503 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 503 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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 R14 827, Qatar Airways can have you in USA from Cape Town in 26h 41m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 12566 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 989 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 297 and R7 403, 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 - 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 R11 308). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R12 795). 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 5 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 343AverageR15 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR11 882AverageR17 134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 243AverageR17 583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 482AverageR19 303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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DeltaCheapestR12 621AverageR17 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 071AverageR15 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 692AverageR17 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 818AverageR15 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 659AverageR20 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR14 753AverageR15 822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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