Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding and large screens.
Premium Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded meals with two checked bags included.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $885 (Justfly.com) |
One-way from | $461 (Gurufare) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,625 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,397 or less |
Good one-way deal | $1,188 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
AtlantaCape Town
ATL - CPT
ATLCPT
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Fri 5/8
10:35 am-2:35 pm
1 stop22h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/24
1:50 pm-8:55 am
2 stops25h 05m
MiamiCape Town
MIA - CPT
MIACPT
Miami
Tue 4/21
10:30 pm-11:50 am
1 stop31h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 4/25
4:35 pm-7:10 am
1 stop44h 35m
MiamiCape Town
MIA - CPT
MIACPT
Miami
Wed 1/28
10:20 am-11:50 am
1 stop42h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 3/5
5:15 pm-8:35 pm
1 stop34h 20m
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 5/20
10:55 am-1:00 pm
1 stop20h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/28
1:50 pm-8:55 am
2 stops25h 05m
MiamiCape Town
MIA - CPT
MIACPT
Miami
Wed 2/4
10:30 pm-11:50 am
1 stop30h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 2/8
5:15 pm-8:35 pm
1 stop34h 20m
MiamiCape Town
MIA - CPT
MIACPT
Miami
Wed 2/4
10:20 am-11:50 am
1 stop42h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 2/11
2:00 pm-8:35 pm
2 stops37h 35m
MiamiCape Town
MIA - CPT
MIACPT
Miami
Mon 1/19
6:05 pm-7:15 pm
1 stop18h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 2/3
9:30 pm-5:28 pm
2 stops26h 58m
MiamiCape Town
MIA - CPT
MIACPT
Miami
Mon 1/19
7:15 am-4:10 pm
2 stops25h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 2/3
8:50 pm-12:01 pm
1 stop22h 11m
MiamiCape Town
MIA - CPT
MIACPT
Miami
Sat 1/24
10:33 am-7:15 pm
1 stop25h 42m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 2/12
9:30 pm-4:55 pm
1 stop26h 25m
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Fri 3/13
1:25 am-11:50 am
1 stop28h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 3/27
5:15 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop36h 15m
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of $811). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from USA to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
About 34% of weekly flights between United States and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
Friday 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.
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 34% of flights being delayed.
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AVL - ATL
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AVL - ATL
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AVL - ATL
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AVL - ATL
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AVL - ATL
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AVL - ATL
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| Cheapest$1,241 | Average$1,609 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |