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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R8 189

CPT — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USA

Thu 3/1221:00 -
2 stops34h 11m
Mon 22/210:45 -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 26/10R15 002
Sun 6/1220:50 -
1 stop34h 21m
Tue 23/215:35 -
2 stops35h 30m
Deal found 25/10R15 051
Fri 23/1019:30 -
2 stops51h 37m
Wed 28/109:03 -
2 stops50h 22m
Deal found 23/10R15 118
Fri 6/1121:00 -
2 stops32h 13m
Thu 12/1114:24 -
1 stop19h 11m
Deal found 22/10R15 134
Fri 23/1019:30 -
2 stops42h 00m
Wed 28/1019:35 -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 23/10R15 184
Mon 26/1021:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Sun 8/116:00 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 24/10R15 217
Fri 30/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Thu 12/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 25/10R15 300
Thu 19/1117:15 -
1 stop36h 15m
Thu 3/120:25 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 23/10R15 350
Mon 9/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Fri 13/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 26/10R15 399
Tue 27/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Tue 10/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 22/10R15 416
Mon 26/1021:00 -
1 stop29h 10m
Sun 8/1118:40 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 24/10R15 515
Sun 1/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 16/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 23/10R15 515

Find flight deals from Cape Town to USA

Round-trip from

R15 002

One-way from

R8 189

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R17 538

Good round-trip deal

R15 943 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 724 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 3/12-22/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 01m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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11/2-31/12
  • 11/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 57m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 988 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 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

Thu 11/2

12:35-15:45

1 stop34h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 272

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

17:15-16:35

1 stop33h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 471

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

17:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 902

Cape TownDenver

CPT Cape Town Intl - DEN Denver Intl

CPTDEN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

17:15-17:25

1 stop33h 10m

Denver Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-9:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 117

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 233

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/1

14:20-6:35

1 stop23h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 316

Cape TownDenver

CPT Cape Town Intl - DEN Denver Intl

CPTDEN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

17:15-17:25

1 stop33h 10m

Denver Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-9:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 366
Fastest return journey

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

14:25-6:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 415

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

17:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 432

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

17:15-16:35

1 stop33h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 432

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R17 040). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R21 284). 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 202 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 90 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,Virgin Atlantic, 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
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
697 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 458 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 707 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 440 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were 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 980, Virgin Atlantic can have you in USA from Cape Town in 24h 40m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 12551 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 740 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 334 and R9 743, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R17 040). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R21 284). 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 AirCheapestR8 231AverageR12 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 873AverageR16 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 348AverageR18 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 586AverageR17 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 258AverageR16 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR13 348AverageR17 871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR14 274AverageR20 985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 791AverageR20 016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 531AverageR20 144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 278AverageR23 272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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