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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from R9 118

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 142

One-way from

R9 118

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 383

Good round-trip deal

R18 201 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 297 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 20/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 29m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 49m total
  • Cape Town to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R30 848 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 245 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to USA.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Tue 20/520:00CPT - BOS
1 stop33h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/522:00BOS - CPT
1 stop29h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3R14 142
Mon 9/623:00CPT - BOS
1 stop20h 30mDelta
Mon 13/1015:05BOS - CPT
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Deal found 23/3R14 942
Thu 15/519:00CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Wed 28/520:30JFK - CPT
2 stops38h 15mSWISS
Deal found 23/3R15 689
Thu 10/414:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 25/413:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/3R15 907
Fri 23/516:35CPT - BOS
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/621:35BOS - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R15 998
Tue 15/423:35CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 40mDelta
Mon 28/410:16IAD - CPT
1 stop25h 34mDelta
Deal found 22/3R16 344
Sun 25/523:15CPT - JFK
1 stop29h 35mDelta
Sat 7/68:05JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 23/3R16 362
Sun 25/523:15CPT - JFK
1 stop29h 35mKLM
Sat 7/614:15JFK - CPT
2 stops25h 10mKLM
Deal found 23/3R16 489
Wed 7/514:00CPT - BOS
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/522:45BOS - CPT
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R16 635
Sun 25/523:15CPT - JFK
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/61:00JFK - CPT
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R16 817
Sun 11/58:40CPT - LAX
1 stop40h 50mSWISS
Sun 25/519:35LAX - CPT
2 stops36h 10mSWISS
Deal found 23/3R16 963
Thu 9/1013:00CPT - ATL
2 stops48h 18mQatar Airways
Tue 11/1110:35ATL - CPT
2 stops40h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R17 054

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to the United States that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

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USA

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

20:00-23:59

1 stop33h 59m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 30/5

22:00-9:30

1 stop29h 30m

R14 142

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

23:00-13:30

1 stop20h 30m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 13/10

15:05-17:50

1 stop20h 45m

R14 942

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

19:00-12:50

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

20:30-16:45

2 stops38h 15m

R15 689

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/4

14:30-7:35

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 25/4

13:45-13:40

2 stops41h 55m

R15 907

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

16:35-19:40

1 stop33h 05m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/6

21:35-11:50

1 stop32h 15m

R15 998

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/4

23:35-19:15

1 stop25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/4

13:44-17:50

2 stops22h 06m

R16 344

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

23:15-22:50

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/6

8:05-17:50

1 stop27h 45m

R16 362

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

23:15-22:50

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/6

14:15-21:25

2 stops25h 10m

R16 489

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

14:00-15:40

2 stops31h 40m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 14/5

22:45-14:35

2 stops33h 50m

R16 635

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

23:15-22:50

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/6

1:00-14:35

2 stops31h 35m

R16 817

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to USA

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to the United States

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 CPT to US?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to USA. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

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

Rainfall in USA by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in USA ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit USA when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in USA by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to USA, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Cape Town to USA 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
1 283 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

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
1 283 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

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
1 283 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

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
7 888 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

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
1 319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

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
1 569 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

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 Cape Town to USA. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to United States?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to United States from Cape Town.

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

    R9 682 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 Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R10 192 and R11 503, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Cape Town to USA is Cape Town Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Newark or Cape Town Intl - Dallas/Fort Worth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to USA (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 Cape Town to USA

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to USA. 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 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 948AverageR23 283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR12 282AverageR19 017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR12 447AverageR21 736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 771AverageR19 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 401AverageR21 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 405AverageR17 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 247AverageR19 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 187AverageR17 985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR15 476AverageR19 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 557AverageR20 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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