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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R8 015

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
May 7 — May 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 7 April 2026.

Sun 26/419:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops40h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/57:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops47h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4R14 664
Tue 19/519:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops51h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/516:34
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops62h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4R14 934
Tue 7/719:30
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/820:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4R15 102
Fri 24/719:30
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/319:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4R15 389
Sun 26/419:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops51h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/516:23
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops62h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4R15 440
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops34h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/77:03
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4R15 592
Tue 21/419:30
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/416:23
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops62h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4R15 862
Fri 24/719:30
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/38:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4R16 081
Thu 10/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 27/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/4R16 250
Wed 20/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/521:45
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R16 368
Thu 21/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/613:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R16 385
Mon 18/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/521:45
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R16 554

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 7 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 664

One-way from

R8 015

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 591

Good round-trip deal

R16 624 or less

Good one-way deal

R22 731 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/4-4/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 05m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R247 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 639 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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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 7 April 2026.
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Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

13:15-22:32

2 stops39h 17m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/8

8:54-10:15

2 stops43h 21m

R16 874

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

13:15-15:55

1 stop32h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 20/7

20:30-10:15

1 stop31h 45m

R17 515

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

13:15-9:00

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/8

22:00-10:15

1 stop30h 15m

R17 802

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

19:30-22:32

2 stops33h 02m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 24/8

20:30-10:15

1 stop31h 45m

R18 292

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

19:30-15:55

1 stop26h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 20/7

20:30-10:15

1 stop31h 45m

R18 882

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

19:30-15:55

1 stop26h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 21/7

20:30-10:15

1 stop31h 45m

R18 882

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

6:05-8:35

2 stops32h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/7

22:20-14:35

2 stops34h 15m

R20 148

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:50-15:40

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

21:10-15:15

2 stops35h 05m

R20 468

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:05-16:15

2 stops26h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/5

13:32-21:25

2 stops25h 53m

R20 873

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

15:25-9:15

2 stops48h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

14:00-13:00

2 stops64h 00m

R20 991

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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 R10 816). Flying from Cape Town to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of R13 415). 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 7 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 7 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
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
3 729 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
9 548 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
7,3
Good
4 300 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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 R20 873, Qatar Airways can have you in USA from Cape Town in 26h 10m. 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 643 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 811 and R8 086, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R10 816). Flying from Cape Town to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of R13 415). 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 7 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 967AverageR16 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 812AverageR17 293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR13 112AverageR18 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 315AverageR18 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 920AverageR15 498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 445AverageR18 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 738AverageR16 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 024AverageR23 945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 256AverageR21 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 380AverageR17 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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