Cape Town

$539+ 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$857
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$539
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,365

Good round-trip deal

$1,384 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,188 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 ($89 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 March 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 March 28, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2310:35 amATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/221:50 pmCPT - ATL
1 stop25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$857
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 9/99:35 pmBOS - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/174:35 pmCPT - BOS
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$903
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/178:33 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops59h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/22:35 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$931
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/211:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/64:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$945
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/231:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$956
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Sun 5/111:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 5/182:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$974
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 9/39:45 pmATL - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/174:35 pmCPT - ATL
1 stop26h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,000
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 10/2410:55 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/72:35 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$1,008
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/210:00 amBOS - CPT
3 stops45h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 5/811:30 pmCPT - BOS
2 stops42h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,017
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 10/310:55 amEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/121:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$1,022
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 9/912:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/174:35 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,026
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Tue 4/112:50 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/94:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,026

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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 March 28, 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

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/23

10:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/22

1:50 pm-8:55 am

1 stop25h 05m

$857

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/17

8:33 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops59h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/2

2:35 pm-7:53 pm

3 stops35h 18m

$931

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/21

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/6

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$945

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

1:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

$974

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/16

9:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/18

4:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,012

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 5/5

10:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

2:35 pm-11:50 am

3 stops27h 15m

$1,017

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/26

2:35 pm-8:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$1,026

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

4:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$1,026

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 9/9

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$1,026

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/3

10:00 am-1:45 pm

3 stops45h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

2:30 pm-11:50 am

3 stops27h 20m

$1,044

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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 $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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

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?

    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?

    $544 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Norse Atlantic UK, with prices starting from $551 and $616, 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, 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$798Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$858Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$896Average$1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$949Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,003Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SWISSCheapest$1,032Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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