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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R8 555

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jul 17 — Jul 241
1 adult

Cheap 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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 609

One-way from

R8 555

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 824

Good round-trip deal

R17 441 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 938 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/9-25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 31m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 15m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R32 621 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 204 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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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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 12 July 2025.

Tue 16/920:05CPT - EWR
1 stop27h 51mDelta
Thu 25/97:10EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/7R16 609
Thu 6/1121:30CPT - LGA
1 stop22h 12mDelta
Sun 16/1115:00LGA - CPT
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/7R16 627
Thu 6/1121:30CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 43mDelta
Sun 16/1114:00JFK - CPT
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/7R16 627
Fri 3/1020:05CPT - IAD
1 stop28h 34mDelta
Mon 20/106:00IAD - CPT
1 stop29h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/7R16 663
Thu 6/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 14/1110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7R16 805
Thu 18/914:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 29/913:45JFK - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/7R17 002
Wed 17/918:25CPT - JFK
2 stops25h 05mKLM
Sat 27/917:30JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 11/7R17 038
Tue 30/916:35CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/1013:30IAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/7R17 091
Sun 20/720:00CPT - ATL
2 stops25h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/87:15ATL - CPT
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7R17 163
Mon 21/723:00CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1020:30JFK - CPT
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7R17 163
Thu 9/1013:00CPT - ATL
2 stops55h 17mQatar Airways
Wed 15/1019:29ATL - CPT
2 stops57h 21mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7R17 234
Mon 13/1016:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 19/100:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7R17 323

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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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Cape Town

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USA

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

20:05-17:56

1 stop27h 51m

Newark

Thu 25/9

7:10-17:50

1 stop28h 40m

R16 609

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

21:30-12:42

1 stop22h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 16/11

15:00-19:15

1 stop21h 15m

R16 627

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

21:30-11:13

1 stop20h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/11

14:00-19:15

1 stop22h 15m

R16 627

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/10

20:05-18:39

1 stop28h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/10

6:00-17:50

1 stop29h 50m

R16 663

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:50-7:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Fri 14/11

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

R16 805

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

14:30-7:35

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 29/9

13:45-22:10

1 stop26h 25m

R17 002

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

18:25-13:30

2 stops25h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/9

17:30-21:25

1 stop21h 55m

R17 038

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

16:35-11:45

1 stop25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/10

21:40-11:50

1 stop32h 10m

R17 091

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/8

20:00-21:29

2 stops31h 29m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 30/8

8:22-15:20

2 stops24h 58m

R17 216

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

13:00-14:17

2 stops55h 17m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 15/10

19:29-10:50

2 stops57h 21m

R17 234

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to USA

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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 R924). Flying from Cape Town to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 081). 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 12 July 2025.

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.

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 12 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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
3 284 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 326 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 950 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 372 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 468 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to USA one-way?

    R8 555 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Norse Atlantic UK, with prices starting from R9 072 and R10 483, 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 - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 081). 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 12 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 724AverageR23 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR12 052AverageR18 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 988AverageR21 917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 159AverageR21 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR13 620AverageR20 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 980AverageR16 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR14 093AverageR19 791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 344AverageR18 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 389AverageR20 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 429AverageR17 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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