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Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town from R10 544

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 416

One-way from

R10 958

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 773

Good one-way deal

R22 367 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/10-12/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • USA to Cape Town
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • USA to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R32 650 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R16 057 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to Cape Town Intl.

Find flight deals from USA to Cape Town

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 18 April 2025.

Fri 3/1010:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/1013:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/4R17 416
Sun 4/522:40IAD - CPT
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 13/518:55CPT - IAD
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/4R17 510
Mon 11/821:40IAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 28/816:35CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4R17 604
Sun 4/521:20BWI - CPT
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 13/518:55CPT - BWI
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4R17 623
Sat 26/420:33IAD - CPT
3 stops59h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/514:30CPT - IAD
3 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4R17 642
Wed 19/1112:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 29/1114:15CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R18 414
Mon 5/520:55JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 14/518:55CPT - JFK
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4R18 451
Thu 8/518:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 22/516:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4R18 941
Tue 16/915:00ATL - CPT
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 19/916:35CPT - ATL
1 stop26h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4R19 054
Tue 6/521:25EWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 22/518:55CPT - EWR
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4R19 072
Sun 28/910:55IAD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/1013:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/4R19 110
Fri 17/1010:55EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/1013:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/4R19 204

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Customise 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/10

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R17 416

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/5

22:40-11:00

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:55-17:25

1 stop28h 30m

R17 510

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/8

21:40-11:50

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/8

16:35-19:45

1 stop33h 10m

R17 604

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/5

21:20-11:00

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:55-19:35

1 stop30h 40m

R17 623

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/5

20:33-22:10

2 stops43h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/5

14:20-11:40

2 stops27h 20m

R18 150

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

20:55-11:00

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

18:55-19:25

1 stop30h 30m

R18 451

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 21/9

13:45-13:40

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

23:30-7:35

1 stop38h 05m

R18 489

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R18 941

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 16/9

15:00-11:50

1 stop38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/9

16:35-12:55

1 stop26h 20m

R19 054

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 6/5

17:55-11:00

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

18:55-13:55

1 stop25h 00m

R19 072

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

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 18 April 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 18 April 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.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

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?

    R10 958 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R11 259 and R12 464, 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 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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Top 6 airlines flying from USA to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 954AverageR24 442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 842AverageR32 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 991AverageR33 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 020AverageR23 133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR20 964AverageR28 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 337AverageR25 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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