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$444+ Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town (CPT)

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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$863
(oojo)

One-way from

$472
(Norse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,662

Good round-trip deal

$1,345 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/268:00 pmBOS - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/45:15 pmCPT - BOS
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$864
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:35 amJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/184:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/28$873
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2612:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/14:35 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$885
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:05 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 40mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 12/112:30 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop34h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/29$899
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/234:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$902
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/75:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$915
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/271:40 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/44:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/28$922
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/51:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/28$928
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/174:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$952
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Tue 11/412:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/199:00 amCPT - JFK
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$969
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/271:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/47:00 amCPT - EWR
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$978
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/51:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 11/1911:25 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/29$988

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Cape Town that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/8

9:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

4:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$865

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

12:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

4:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$873

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 8/26

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/1

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$885

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

6:05 pm-6:45 am

1 stop29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

12:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$899

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/16

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/23

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$902

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$915

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

1:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/4

4:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$922

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$928

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

7:59 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops58h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

7:20 am-11:53 am

2 stops35h 33m

$939

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

12:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/19

9:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$969

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The best insider tips for theUnited States to Cape Town flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Cape Town trip
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United Airlines

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.

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Delta

Delta One features 180-degree flat-bed seats with duvets and lumbar pillows on long-haul routes.


SkyMiles members get free Wi-Fi on most long-haul routes, enhancing in-flight connectivity.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Turkish Airlines

Business Class offers direct aisle access and fully reclining seats with Ferragamo amenities.


Economy passengers receive a travel set with sleep mask and toiletries on long-haul flights.

Read more about Turkish Airlinesby Jessica Macdonald
British Airways

Club Suite offers solo pods with a door for privacy on select aircraft.


World Traveller Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded service in a dedicated cabin.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
Ethiopian Air

Business Class on A350s offers lie-flat beds with 22-inch width and Denon headphones.


Economy Class offers 32-inch pitch and 17-inch width with personal entertainment monitors.

Read more about Ethiopian Airby Paul Rubio
American Airlines

Flagship First offers 21.8” wide seats with a 15.4” HD touchscreen and full bed conversion.


Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats with 8” recline, 38” pitch, and chef-designed meals.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Airports
CPT

For a quick exit, use Uber or Bolt from CPT to Cape Town; they're convenient and inexpensive.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
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Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and Delta

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Expert on Ethiopian Air

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Expert on American Airlines

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 US to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Cape Town as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta from the United States to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Cape Town. 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 into for flights to Cape Town from United States?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from United States, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

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

    $472 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Hahn Air, with prices starting from $488 and $508, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Cape Town?

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl or New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl, Newark - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from USA to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to Cape Town 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 USA to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 USA to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$789Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$801Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$808Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$917Average$1,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$924Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$939Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$968Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$978Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$1,035Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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