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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
New York
Newark1 stop$926
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$957
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$981
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$941
Miami
Miami1 stop$971
Boston
Boston1 stop$841
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$1,061
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.2 stops$929
Denver
Denver2 stops$913
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$1,068
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stops$934
Tampa
Tampa2 stops$943
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$1,042
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$1,056
New York
Newark1 stop$926
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$957
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$981
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$941
Miami
Miami1 stop$971
Boston
Boston1 stop$841
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$1,061
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.2 stops$929
Denver
Denver2 stops$913
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$1,068
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stops$934
Tampa
Tampa2 stops$943
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$1,042
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$1,056
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cape Town to the United States flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Cape Town to the United States cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Cape Town to the United States are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,159 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Cape Town to the United States right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Cape Town to the United States on KAYAK in the last week:

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) from $841
• Denver Intl (DEN) from $913
• Chicago Midway (MDW) from $913
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from $921
• Newark (EWR) from $926

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to the United States?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,027. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $1,265.

When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to the United States?

Book your flights 15 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 9% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in the United States is the cheapest to fly to from Cape Town?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into the United States are:

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) from $903
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) from $1,050
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from $1,052

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to the United States?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to the United States, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 8% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Cape Town to the United States?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the United States during the morning with average prices of $1,131. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,320.

Key details for Cape Town to the United States flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Atlanta

Your Cape Town to the United States flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Cape Town to the United States?

    Yes. Fares from Cape Town to the United States are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,009 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Cape Town to the United States?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Cape Town to the United States have ranged from $1,009 to $1,461.

  • What are the main airports serving the United States?

    The United States has 700 airports. The three busiest are New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) (16% of arrivals), Los Angeles (LAX) (8%) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) (7%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Cape Town to the United States?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • Delta

  • Where in the United States can I fly nonstop from Cape Town?

    You can fly nonstop from Cape Town to 3 destinations in the United States. Some of the most popular among KAYAK travelers include New York, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Cape Town to the United States?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Cape Town to the United States average $1,137 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) from $967
    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) from $1,045
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from $1,103

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to the United States?

    Nonstop flights take 16h 07m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 15h 55m, from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • How often are flights from Cape Town to the United States delayed and what's the average delay?

    12% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 3h 31m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to the United States?

    On flights from Cape Town to the United States you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the United States?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in the United States include:

    • Times Square
    • Universal Orlando Resort
    • New York City Center
    • San Antonio River Walk

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cape Town to the United States?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Cape Town to the United States departs at 8:50 pm and the latest departs at 8:50 pm. Nonstop flights take about 16h 07m.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to the United States flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 15 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 9% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 8% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Boston Logan Intl (BOS) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Cape Town. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in New York, which is the most popular destination in the United States. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Las Vegas, Chicago and Orlando.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Cape Town to the United States nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) is usually the cheapest.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Cape Town to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to the United States? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1594 reviews
7.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.4Food
7.7Comfort
Airline reviews

I wanted to give them a five‑star rating across the board, but they lost my luggage, and that really affected the experience.

8.0 ExcellentNikola, Oct 2026
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I wanted to give them a five‑star rating across the board, but they lost my luggage, and that really affected the experience.

The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

Bad. Flight was delayed due to maintenance issue with Delta. Seats were small, no service, bag got broken on initial flight. Cramped and hot. Sitting inside with no ac.

Flight attendent didn't let me sit in the empty window seat literally next to me. Doors had closed already so I moved over. She came over, asked for my ticket and made me switch back to the middle. The man on the aisle and I were right on top of each other. Seemed like a real power trip for no reason at all.

The flight was delayed and passengers were told that they will miss connections as flight may get 40-55 min late.

The flight from Atlanta to Tallahassee was delayed, not such a big deal because it arrived almost the same original time. Most of my complaint is that one of the boarding agents and one of the flight attendants seemed bothered and were not very friendly.

Be on time. No issues with weather etc. entirely on airline.

Good flight — left on time due to on time arrival of Pittsburgh flight

I think in the future I cannot fly anything less than Comfort plus. The seats vary depending on the plane. The people are extremely nice and funny. I try to only fly Delta if I can help it.

delayed take-off, then had to circle in air for awhile, wi-fi did not work, then the cabin got extremely hot multiple times and the luggage was at wrong carousel at LGA. In addition, plenty of overhead space so they checked bags too early. Horrible flight.

Flight was fine, it was on-time and was not cancelled which is very good. However the small cabin bag was forced check-in although once I entered into the flight there was lot of space which would have accomodated 10 such bags. Moreover this caused delay on arrival of my bag due to which I missed my booked cab and had to wait for another 20 minutes before the next taxi (Uber) arrived.

Awful. Flight from Cape Town was cancelled, rebooked for another day through Johannesburg, was downgraded to economy

The flight went great. Of course sleeping is always a challenge for me when sitting up but there’s nothing they could’ve done about that. All went as great as it could’ve. Food great, friendly flight attendants and good entertainment.

One hour before landing was the most scary part of my life. The plane just dropped from the air . No explanation or apologies from the captain. Women and children screaming everywhere. Would like to know what happened

My flight going to doha had economy seats that had a little more leg room. Coming back the leg room was not there. I'm 6'3" and my knees were against the chair in front of me. I couldn't slide my feet under the chair. The 15 hour flight felt like torture from the lack of sleep I was getting being so uncomfortable. Food and crew were great though.

It was excellent except for at the very end. I woke up about 1.5 hrs before touchdown and wanted to order food in the Business class. I was told they had shut down food service. It would have been good to get a heads up before they closed the service. Anna the air hostess was wonderful. She did get me 2 bowls of fruit and I was very appreciative of her. Wonderful human and a hostess.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Worst experience of the 5 flights we took on this vacation. We were in agony by the time we got off the plane because of the lack of cushion in the seats. A sandwich was offered to us within one hour of our takeoff that had pink pork. No gluten-free items were offered for our night meal. Breakfast was given about six hours later well after the sunrise . Strange food was offered: a poached egg that was barely heated and very liquidy, two salads (which is not a normal breakfast food), and a bread bun. We could barely eat any of it. No coffee! I drank green tea. Stewardesses had very nice smiles but never “checked in” with us. Also there was no button on the rooftop to call a steward. We were in terrible pain for more than 3 days after.

Phx - ORD was nice 737 with starlink and the ORD - grr was ancient bare bones airbus with not even a power port lol

It was easy to board, and the staff was friendly and helpful. What could have been better is that I shouldn't have to pay extra for a seat that doesn't recline.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

Food was very very bad! Same flight from US was amazing with great food but the food prepared for the flight from Cape Town to New York was not eatable. The crew also did not smile once. They all looked like it was a shift they had not signed up for but were forced to take. :(

On time - really well operated flight. Friendly staff. Super impressed with United on this round trip.

Less packaged foods in between meals Appreciated fruits cheese platters ice cream

Flight was canceled and United offered zero assistance. Left many of us in an unsafe situation

The flight itself was fine and the pilots were great. The crew was awful - the purser WOULD NOT SHUT UP, they ran out of food, I would not serve the “beef” dinner option to my dog. The boarding process was a clusterfuck-no announcements were made about boarding groups, and when we did get on the plane, attendants were blocking the aisles taking orders for the premier lounge and not letting the poors get to their seats

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