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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
New York1 stop$933
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$946
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$1,039
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$927
Miami
Miami2 stops$995
Boston
Boston1 stop$781
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$1,037
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.2 stops$928
Denver
Denver2 stops$954
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$1,065
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$894
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$992
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$1,006
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$1,035
New York
New York1 stop$933
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$946
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$1,039
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$927
Miami
Miami2 stops$995
Boston
Boston1 stop$781
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$1,037
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.2 stops$928
Denver
Denver2 stops$954
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$1,065
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$894
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$992
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$1,006
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$1,035
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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 $781
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from $923
• San Francisco (SFO) from $927
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) from $927
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) from $928

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

$496
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) (15% of arrivals), Newark (EWR) (7%) 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 05m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 15h 30m, 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 7:50 pm and the latest departs at 8:50 pm. Nonstop flights take about 16h 05m.

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 1591 reviews
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.2Entertainment
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.

Everything was great, from the flight and crew to the seating and snacks.

Rude staff from baggage check to gate crew. Poor instructions. Inconsistent application of baggage rules.

There was an incredibly surly flight attendant that ruined the experience

Good but since we got in early we had to wait on runway for our gate. That was kind of a bummer but we still got in earlier than planned For entertainment I was watching a movie and getting close to the end of it with 15 min left but it kept jumping automatically to the next movie before finishing.

Delta seems to be getting worse. They are trying to take any comfort away from poorer people to make more money selling it to the rich. I paid for delta comfort and on my flight from Rome to jfk I had a tv that would go on and off automatically and literally no electrical outlets or usbs worked which was advertised in the price of the fare. The infotainment system wasn’t fully working. Luckily the movies worked and the plane was needing a lot of repairs. The jfk to Tampa flight they stuck me next to this really larger guy who was half in my seat and they should have made other accommodations for him because now you’re interfering with the fare class I paid for and act like I shouldn’t care because I didn’t pay for first class. I couldn’t even pull out my tray table because of this guy. The safety video tv screen you couldn’t even see it. It made me a little scared to fly delta anymore, because if these planes are this much in need of servicing, I have to wonder if the plane is going to make it to the destination.

Delayed departure, 30min. but arrived nearly on time. Crew was reassuring.

Connecting in Paris is always a wildcard, and this time was no different with the new EES system that people, including staff, don't really have a handle on. At least this connection didn't involve a bus, which has been a nightmare in the past. Boarding was a bit late, but once on the plane, flight was great. Very comfortable suites in business class. Service very good. Food was excellent. The Starlink WiFi was amazing. Worked well all the way from Paris to Atlanta.

First, off the bat, the Delta gate attendant was rude, inattentive and gave us an attitude when we asked for clarification of our seats for this rebooked flight as we missed our connecting flight due to the delay from Berlin. Flight attendants were all but friendly, rushed through for water refills so you couldn’t even catch them to request more water. Snacks were just OK. Headphones for the movies were so bad that with the airplane noise, the volume of the movie wouldn’t go up enough to even understand the voices. I had to turn on CC to even know what was being said.

All flight attendants and pilots kept us informed regarding the mechanical delay , provided snacks and water when requested . Everyone worked hard and were very friendly.We had a great experience.

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.

Very efficient. Economy is what economy is. Wish it had been direct. Excellent setup in Newark for commuters and access to charging stations and wifi Flight could’ve had free wifi

Takeoff delayed 2 hrs. Boarded on time to find we were missing part of the flight crew. Then informed that they had loaded too much fuel. Spent 1 1/2 hrs sitting there burning off the excess, which included a couple of laps around the runway until we were light enough to fly! Ridiculous!

Flight from Munich to O’Hare was great but it was on Lufthansa, a UA partner. It had more legroom than United, seat slid forward to make reclining more comfortable, they offered free drinks. United offered none of this. Oh and the food was superior to United’s which honestly, sucked.

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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