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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 860

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
May 1 — May 81
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 1 April 2026.

Tue 21/413:00
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops46h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/47:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops46h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R14 919
Wed 9/919:30
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/920:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R15 379
Mon 5/1019:30
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 12/1020:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R15 464
Thu 14/513:00
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops40h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/87:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3R15 498
Thu 14/513:00
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops48h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 19/820:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3R15 567
Wed 2/913:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/1020:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R15 669
Tue 7/713:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/820:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3R15 754
Tue 21/413:00
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/47:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3R15 771
Tue 7/719:30
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/820:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R15 805
Fri 24/713:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 27/219:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R15 959
Tue 12/513:00
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops48h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/57:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R16 027
Tue 26/57:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 30/1113:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R16 163

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 919

One-way from

R7 860

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 198

Good round-trip deal

R16 798 or less

Good one-way deal

R19 048 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 10m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 20m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 958 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 621 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to USA.
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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-11:35

1 stop25h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

13:20-11:50

1 stop40h 30m

R16 539

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

19:30-21:15

2 stops31h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 23/6

22:00-10:15

1 stop30h 15m

R18 141

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

14:15-15:10

2 stops30h 55m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 2/6

21:40-20:55

1 stop41h 15m

R18 721

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

14:25-7:35

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 28/6

13:45-6:00

1 stop34h 15m

R18 789

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

6:05-16:00

2 stops39h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/9

15:45-13:00

2 stops63h 15m

R19 573

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

19:30-10:43

2 stops45h 13m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 24/10

20:30-17:30

1 stop39h 00m

R19 914

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-18:17

2 stops35h 17m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 22/8

20:30-10:15

1 stop31h 45m

R19 949

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

6:05-8:35

2 stops32h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/10

22:20-18:35

2 stops38h 15m

R20 648

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

18:25-13:16

2 stops24h 51m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 18/5

18:50-9:45

2 stops32h 55m

R20 750

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-23:41

1 stop33h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/5

11:00-21:25

2 stops28h 25m

R20 852

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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 321). Flying from Cape Town to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of R13 555). 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 1 April 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 254 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 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.

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 1 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 292 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 535 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 539, Qatar Airways can have you in USA from Cape Town in 25h. 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 712 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 Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R7 892 and R8 288, 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 - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R11 321). Flying from Cape Town to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of R13 555). 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 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 092AverageR16 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 945AverageR17 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR13 249AverageR18 727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 454AverageR17 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 065AverageR15 660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 596AverageR18 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 923AverageR16 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 550AverageR17 530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 062AverageR22 434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 357AverageR20 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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