BOS - CPT

$699 Find Cheap Flights from Boston to Cape Town

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,196
Typical prices: $1,116-$1,455
SWISS
Wed 1/21Sun 3/8
BOS - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$629
Typical prices: $819-$1,044
Qatar Airways
Sun 1/18
BOS - CPT • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Boston to Cape Town (BOS-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to Cape Town

Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Mar 8
SWISS Logo
9:50 pm - 7:30 am
BOS
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CPT
26h 40m1 stop
SWISS Logo
2:15 pm - 9:00 pm
CPT
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BOS
36h 45m2 stops
$1,196SWISS
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:10 pm
BOS
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CPT
23h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 5:08 pm
CPT
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BOS
24h 58m2 stops
$1,200American Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Jun 16
Delta Logo
11:12 am - 7:15 pm
BOS
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CPT
25h 03m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 10:36 pm
CPT
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BOS
29h 21m2 stops
$1,203Delta
Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Mar 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:10 pm
BOS
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CPT
23h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 5:08 pm
CPT
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BOS
26h 33m2 stops
$1,208Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:50 am
BOS
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CPT
32h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:05 pm
CPT
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BOS
31h 50m1 stop
$1,210Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 10:50 pm
BOS
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CPT
48h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 2:10 pm
CPT
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BOS
39h 05m2 stops
$1,216Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
Delta Logo
3:30 pm - 7:15 pm
BOS
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CPT
20h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:50 am - 3:53 pm
CPT
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BOS
38h 03m2 stops
$1,217Delta
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:50 am
BOS
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CPT
32h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:05 pm
CPT
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BOS
31h 50m1 stop
$1,221Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:45 am - 2:35 pm
BOS
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CPT
25h 50m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 2:17 pm
CPT
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BOS
30h 42m3 stops
$1,223Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 15 - Sat, Apr 11
Kenya Airways Logo
9:05 am - 6:00 am
BOS
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CPT
38h 55m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:20 pm - 11:10 am
CPT
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BOS
26h 50m2 stops
$1,225Kenya Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Boston to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Boston to Cape Town? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Boston to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Boston to Cape Town departing in January.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Boston to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Boston to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Boston, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Boston to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost $1,258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,801 and $1,560 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Boston to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$629
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Boston to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Boston to Cape Town

  • Which is the kid-friendly airline I should book when flying to Cape Town with Kids?

    When you are flying from Boston to Cape Town with your kids, you are required to book an airline that offers a kid-friendly environment. In this situation, JetBlue Airlines is considered the best. It also has amenities you will get to enjoy like kids’ meals, flight entertainment options for kids, and also early boarding for families with children.

  • Which airline offers special diets for flights flying from Boston to Cape Town?

    If you are traveling on the flights from Boston to Cape Town and you have specific special diets you have to eat along your journey, you should book an airline that offers special meals for its travelers. Delta Airlines offers you the special meal you need only when you include it during your reservation.

  • Which is the best way to get out of Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

    When you arrive in Cape Town City through the CPT airport, you choose the best means of transport to facilitate your movement from the airport to your preferred destination. One of the best transport options is the use of a taxi, it is the fastest means of transport taking less time to reach the city center. You can also consider renting a car.

  • Which are the popular layovers for the flights from Boston to Cape Town?

    For the flights from Boston to Cape Town at least stop at one point along their journey. The airport that serves as a layover for these flights is Istanbul Airport (IST) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL). If you choose Turkish Airlines, your layover airport will be IST - if it’s Delta Airlines, your layover airport will be ATL.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Boston to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to Cape Town was $699 for a one-way ticket and $1,196 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Boston and Cape Town?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cape Town from Boston.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Boston to Cape Town?

    Boston airport is called Boston Logan Intl and the only airport in Cape Town is Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Boston to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Boston to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Boston and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cape Town from Boston?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Boston to Cape Town.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Boston to Cape Town, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Boston to Cape Town are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,528 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,600 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Boston to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Boston to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Boston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Boston to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Boston with another airline. Booking your flights between Boston and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Boston to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Boston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Boston to Cape Town

  • Boston Logan International Airport( BOS) serves as the main departure airport for flights leaving Boston to Cape Town, while Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves as the destination airport. Other than using this route, you can also fly using the Manchester Airport (MHT) as the departure and CPT as the arrival airport respectively.
  • Booking Cape Air Airline for your flight from Boston to Cape Town will help you enjoy the benefits you will find when you use this route. It has a number of benefits you will enjoy because the airline is a hub of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). It serves frequent daily flights from Boston to Cape Town that will allow you to book a flight that suits your schedule.
  • If you are flying from Boston to Cape Town with luggage, you will have to book an airline that offers a carry-on policy. American Airlines is the best when it comes to flying with your luggage. It allows you to board with one carry-on and one personal item. The carry-on must fit on the overhead bin and the personal item must also fit in under the sit in front of you.
  • Cape Town Airport is the main airport in Cape Town, but also serves other various cities near Cape Town. Cities like Paarl, Atlantis, and Somerset West are among those you can easily connect to from CPT.
  • When you are flying from Boston to Cape Town and you don’t want to have any stop at a point or layover airports, you only have to consider booking airlines that offer flight routes that do not stop at any point along your way. The direct airlines to Cape Town City include British Airways, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Boston to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Boston to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8007 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
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The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

10.0 ExcellentRonda, Dec 2025
JAX - JFK
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The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Getting to the flight was arduous and lengthy. The flight itself was good but the food option wasn’t a good selection. I need to do a Kosher option on my return. Flight crew were nice

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

I liked the humor of the captain and crew on the flight from Flagstaff to Dallas. They were humorous.

AA delayed the flight for 3 hours and 50 minutes, but delayed the last 2 hours, 30 minutes at a time, so if we knew before, could have stayed at home and worked instead of being at the airport wasting time... The plane's crew was excellent, not their fault.

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Not my definition of first class. No leg room and barely any recline. The food was good. The crew was great. The comfort for the price I paid for London to Cairo was highway robbery. The Wi-Fi didn't work for me either.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

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