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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 668

CPT — LAX
Sep 27 — Oct 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USA

Wed 7/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Wed 14/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 23/8R13 834
Sun 11/1019:30 -
2 stops34h 29m
Wed 28/109:03 -
2 stops43h 27m
Deal found 26/8R14 345
Thu 8/1013:15 -
2 stops40h 44m
Thu 15/1016:35 -
2 stops66h 55m
Deal found 25/8R14 393
Sun 11/1013:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Wed 28/1019:35 -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 26/8R14 409
Sun 11/1019:30 -
1 stop26h 25m
Sun 18/1019:10 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 26/8R14 505
Sun 11/1013:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Sat 24/107:03 -
2 stops45h 27m
Deal found 26/8R14 761
Wed 21/1013:15 -
2 stops40h 44m
Wed 28/109:03 -
2 stops43h 27m
Deal found 23/8R15 160
Fri 2/1013:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Fri 16/109:03 -
2 stops50h 27m
Deal found 27/8R15 208
Fri 11/919:30 -
2 stops42h 03m
Fri 18/97:03 -
2 stops45h 12m
Deal found 24/8R15 240
Fri 18/920:05 -
1 stop27h 32m
Thu 1/1011:29 -
1 stop23h 21m
Deal found 24/8R15 368
Tue 25/813:15 -
1 stop32h 40m
Tue 8/97:03 -
2 stops45h 12m
Deal found 23/8R15 400
Wed 21/1019:30 -
2 stops42h 00m
Wed 28/1019:35 -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 23/8R15 495

Find flight deals from Cape Town to USA

Round-trip from

R13 834

One-way from

R7 668

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 444

Good round-trip deal

R15 879 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 077 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/10-14/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 831 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 345 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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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Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Sun 27/9

21:45-14:10

2 stops34h 25m

R15 623

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:05-16:08

1 stop29h 03m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

23:15-12:05

1 stop27h 50m

R15 687

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

20:50-20:49

1 stop31h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

8:05-18:35

1 stop26h 30m

R16 007

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/12

20:50-14:49

1 stop25h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

6:40-18:35

1 stop27h 55m

R16 007

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

15:10-8:55

2 stops47h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 25/9

10:35-14:10

1 stop21h 35m

R16 150

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-10:56

1 stop23h 56m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

10:54-16:10

1 stop20h 16m

R16 230

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

15:10-8:55

2 stops47h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 14/10

10:35-14:10

1 stop21h 35m

R16 262

Cape TownNewark

CPT Cape Town Intl - EWR Newark

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Sun 18/10

21:45-14:10

2 stops34h 25m

R16 294

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-11:54

1 stop24h 04m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:25-16:10

1 stop21h 45m

R16 374

Cape TownNew York

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

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

15:10-20:00

2 stops34h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/10

22:00-14:10

2 stops34h 10m

R16 390

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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 R16 087). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 304). 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 11% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 225 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,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
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
1 565 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
3 728 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
4 486 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
10 132 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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 623, Ethiopian Air can have you in USA from Cape Town in 25h 05m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 12585 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 394 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 029 and R9 390, 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Newark 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 R16 087). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 304). 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 933AverageR14 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 330AverageR15 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 130AverageR16 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 432AverageR20 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 777AverageR15 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR12 863AverageR17 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 196AverageR18 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 393AverageR20 111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 343AverageR19 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 186AverageR22 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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