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$513+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from USA (US0) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2710:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/31:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$1,035
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/271:00 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop37h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/55:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,037
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/231:24 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops36h 46mBritish Airways
Wed 12/48:40 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/21$1,053
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/269:15 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops34h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/31:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,076
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/266:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/48:40 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,087
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/278:30 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/46:45 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,087
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/269:55 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/56:45 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,087
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/258:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/56:45 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops37h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,088
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 11/259:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/42:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$1,137
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/269:55 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 12/56:45 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop27h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,157
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/278:30 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 12/46:45 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,168
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/269:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 12/36:45 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop27h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,180

Find flights from USA to Cape Town within your budget

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 2/1

12:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/13

5:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$915

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/3

10:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

5:15 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$921

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

1:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/1

5:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$989

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 1/24

10:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/4

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,006

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 2/1

8:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/27

10:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,013

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/20

9:25 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

5:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,014

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/21

9:25 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/27

9:20 am-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,025

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/27

8:40 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/8

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,029

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/11

8:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/23

7:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,085

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

10:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/5

1:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops25h 15m

$1,086

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Travel insights for flights from USA to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from USA to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,286). Flying from USA to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and British Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,636 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,829 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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?

    $618 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Norse Atlantic UK and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $630 and $636, respectively.

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

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl or New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl, Newark - Cape Town Intl is the most popular 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 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 $1,286). Flying from USA to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$792Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$798Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$858Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$896Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$949Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$985Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SWISSCheapest$1,035Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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