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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 171

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Aug 5 — Aug 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to USA

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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 6 July 2026.

Tue 6/1013:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops40h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/107:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R14 260
Sun 12/713:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/719:10
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/7R14 292
Fri 13/1112:35
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops48h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/118:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R14 503
Thu 22/1013:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 26/1019:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R14 617
Sun 22/1118:55
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops43h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/129:30
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R14 828
Sun 16/819:30
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 23/819:10
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/7R15 039
Sun 16/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops40h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/89:03
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R15 087
Thu 29/1013:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/1110:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/7R15 574
Thu 5/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/1110:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R15 655
Sun 12/713:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/710:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/7R16 061
Sun 5/720:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop37h 57m
United Airlines
Sun 19/721:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7R16 320
Fri 18/920:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops44h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 4/1021:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7R16 385

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 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 260

One-way from

R7 171

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 435

Good round-trip deal

R12 573 or less

Good one-way deal

R17 004 or less
6/10-29/10
  • 6/10-29/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 14m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 128 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 502 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 6 July 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

20:00-7:30

2 stops44h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/10

21:30-15:20

1 stop32h 50m

R16 385

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-20:30

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:17-16:10

1 stop21h 53m

R16 418

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

20:05-14:47

2 stops27h 42m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

7:40-17:50

2 stops25h 10m

R16 645

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/7

19:50-19:46

1 stop29h 56m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 6/8

20:44-15:20

2 stops60h 36m

R16 904

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

20:05-16:22

1 stop27h 17m

Houston Hobby

Wed 17/3

17:35-18:35

1 stop18h 00m

R16 969

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

20:05-9:45

1 stop20h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 15/3

13:00-18:35

1 stop22h 35m

R16 969

Cape TownHouston

CPT - HOU

CPTHOU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

20:05-12:10

1 stop23h 05m

Houston Hobby

Mon 15/3

17:35-18:35

1 stop18h 00m

R16 969

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

20:00-12:48

2 stops49h 48m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 27/9

7:00-17:10

1 stop25h 10m

R17 002

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

23:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/8

21:15-21:25

1 stop42h 10m

R17 245

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

20:05-14:40

1 stop24h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 17/10

12:00-17:50

1 stop23h 50m

R17 407

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R15 817). Flying from Cape Town to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 171). 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 6 July 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 11% 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 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 9% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to USA?

Booking 75 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

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 6 July 2026.
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
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
691 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 436 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 938 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 R17 245, United Airlines can have you in USA from Cape Town in 21h 20m. 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 509 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 153 and R8 833, 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 - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson or Cape Town Intl - Seattle/Tacoma 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R15 817). Flying from Cape Town to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 171). 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 6 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 056AverageR14 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 506AverageR15 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 317AverageR16 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 626AverageR19 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 063AverageR18 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 401AverageR18 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 819AverageR16 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 615AverageR20 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 909AverageR22 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 010AverageR16 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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