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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R7 723

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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 7 March 2026.

Wed 9/917:55
CPT
-
BOS
2 stops33h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1017:00
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3R11 726
Tue 3/1120:50
CPT
-
BOS
2 stops22h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 17/1110:44
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops24h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3R12 573
Wed 9/917:55
CPT
-
BOS
1 stop32h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 21/98:10
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3R12 656
Tue 15/920:00
CPT
-
BOS
2 stops29h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 28/922:00
BOS
-
CPT
1 stop29h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3R12 755
Wed 16/917:55
CPT
-
BOS
1 stop27h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 28/914:40
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops36h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3R13 038
Sun 13/920:05
CPT
-
BOS
2 stops26h 21m
Delta
Mon 21/911:30
BOS
-
CPT
2 stops24h 20m
Delta
Deal found 4/3R13 270
Wed 1/420:25
CPT
-
BOS
1 stop30h 55m
Delta
Wed 8/423:10
BOS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/3R13 287
Thu 16/420:25
CPT
-
BOS
1 stop30h 55m
Delta
Thu 23/49:45
BOS
-
CPT
1 stop26h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/3R13 387
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop21h 37m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 4/517:27
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 23m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/3R13 636
Thu 19/313:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/311:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R13 735
Wed 15/413:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/410:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R13 835
Wed 15/413:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/510:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R13 852

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 287

One-way from

R7 723

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 692

Good round-trip deal

R15 520 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 574 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/4-8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 56m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R22 631 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 997 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-21:20

1 stop30h 55m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 8/4

19:00-5:50

2 stops28h 50m

R13 436

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

16:35-19:55

1 stop33h 20m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 26/5

21:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

R14 433
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 097

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:05-19:25

1 stop32h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

10:35-17:50

1 stop22h 15m

R15 280

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

20:25-17:30

2 stops27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/4

20:38-17:50

1 stop39h 12m

R15 297

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-14:59

2 stops27h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

10:55-9:30

2 stops37h 35m

R15 529

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

23:15-19:05

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/7

8:35-17:50

1 stop27h 15m

R15 546

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

22:25-16:30

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

15:35-20:55

2 stops44h 20m

R15 562

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

19:50-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

16:14-9:30

2 stops32h 16m

R15 629

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-20:09

2 stops33h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

16:14-9:30

2 stops32h 16m

R15 629

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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 543). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 220). 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 March 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 256 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 Thursday 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 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 403 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 249 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 R15 097, Delta can have you in USA from Cape Town in 25h 25m. Cape Town and USA are separated by a distance of 13700 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?

    R4 142 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R6 539 and R7 688, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R11 543). Flying from Cape Town to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R13 220). 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 779AverageR15 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 415AverageR17 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 734AverageR18 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 106AverageR18 066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 574AverageR16 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 218AverageR18 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 537AverageR15 965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 016AverageR20 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR15 320AverageR16 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 122AverageR17 076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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