Cape Town

$598+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Cape Town

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$947
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$598
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,462

Good round-trip deal

$1,514 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
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From USA to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from USA to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Cape Town Intl.
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Cheapest flights from USA to Cape Town
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 May 1, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/111:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$942
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 9/239:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/174:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$947
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/710:55 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/251:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$959
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/165:10 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops62h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/282:25 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$964
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/612:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/234:35 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,001
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 9/2711:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/94:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,007
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/69:45 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops33h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/151:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,008
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/204:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,009
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:30 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops43h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 9/2511:30 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops47h 01mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,009
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 9/253:00 pmATL - CPT
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/14:35 pmCPT - ATL
1 stop26h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,013
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/51:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 5/202:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,030
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 8/3012:35 amJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/124:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,044

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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 May 1, 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

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Cape Town

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Return

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$942

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/17

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$947

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/16

5:10 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops62h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/28

2:25 pm-11:50 am

3 stops27h 25m

$964

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 5/6

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/23

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$1,001

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,007

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 5/6

9:45 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/15

1:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,008

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

12:30 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/25

11:30 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops47h 01m

$1,009

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

4:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$1,009

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/2

10:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,012

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 9/25

3:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/1

4:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,013

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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 May 1, 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from USA to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

    $598 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $602 and $642, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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?

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  • 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$801Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$808Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$896Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$949Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,003Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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