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Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town

LAX — CPT
Apr 1 — Apr 81
1 adult

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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 644

One-way from

R9 839

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R24 917
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/4-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 05m total
  • USA to Cape Town
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • USA to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R29 888 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R14 963 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 R110). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 27 March 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 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 27 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from USA to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 895 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from United States. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    R9 930 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R10 898 and R11 099, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl, Newark - Cape Town Intl or New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best 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 holiday 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 R110). Flying from USA to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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Travelling to a place near the United States?

Book flights to the United States if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
Hermanus
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Gordon's Bay
Paarl
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Franschhoek
Wellington

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Top 5 airlines flying from USA to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 529AverageR23 743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 391AverageR31 432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 472AverageR22 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 687AverageR26 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR25 112AverageR28 065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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