Cape Town

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LAX — CPT
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Cheapest flights from USA to Cape Town

Sun 11/153:55 pm -
2 stops39h 15m
Mon 11/301:50 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 11/5$950
Sun 11/223:55 pm -
2 stops38h 05m
Sat 12/53:10 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 11/4$967
Tue 11/243:55 pm -
2 stops38h 05m
Sun 12/133:10 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 11/7$969
Sun 11/223:55 pm -
2 stops38h 05m
Sat 12/53:10 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 11/5$1,000
Tue 11/103:55 pm -
2 stops39h 15m
Fri 11/201:50 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 11/4$1,017
Mon 11/303:55 pm -
2 stops39h 15m
Mon 2/13:10 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 11/5$1,077
Fri 11/271:35 pm -
2 stops41h 00m
Wed 12/211:25 pm -
1 stop38h 10m
Deal found 11/5$1,097
Fri 11/273:55 pm -
2 stops39h 15m
Wed 12/21:50 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 11/5$1,103
Sun 11/81:35 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Tue 11/242:25 pm -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 11/3$1,116
Tue 11/171:35 pm -
1 stop25h 30m
Tue 11/247:20 am -
1 stop30h 15m
Deal found 11/4$1,124
Thu 11/1210:30 pm -
1 stop41h 30m
Wed 11/255:15 pm -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 11/7$1,130
Mon 11/169:10 am -
3 stops45h 25m
Tue 12/87:20 am -
2 stops34h 26m
Deal found 11/5$1,132

Find flight deals from USA to Cape Town

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$958
(Globehunters)

One-way from

$501
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,711

Good round-trip deal

$1,510 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,092 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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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. 6% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to Cape Town Intl.

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MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Tue 11/17

10:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$602

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Mon 3/15

11:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$651

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Thu 4/8

10:35 am-11:20 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$651

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/1

7:40 pm-10:30 am

3 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$695

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Mon 11/23

10:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$717

BostonCape Town

BOS Boston Logan Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 2/28

10:48 am-1:35 pm

3 stops43h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$764

BostonCape Town

BOS Boston Logan Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 4/7

9:55 am-1:35 pm

3 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$764

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/1

9:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$776

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/15

1:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$776

AtlantaCape Town

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 3/30

9:40 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops57h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$802

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of $1,412). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,954). 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?

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.

How often are flights from the United States to Cape Town delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between United States and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Cape Town flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from USA to Cape Town is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Cape Town flights

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and Delta

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.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

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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Paul Rubio

Expert on Ethiopian Air

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Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

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 American Airlines

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.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines 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.

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Cape Town?

    Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from USA to Cape Town in just under 25h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h. Airlines will cover a distance of 7724 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $459 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $470 and $488, 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?

    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cape Town (average of $1,412). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,954). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$726Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$796Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$807Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$877Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,070Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,072Average$1,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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