R7 993 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to the United States

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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to the United States

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
Newark2 stopsR13 278
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stopR14 500
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR14 517
Miami
Miami1 stopR14 352
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.1 stopR13 625
Chicago
Chicago2 stopsR14 764
Denver
Denver1 stopR14 946
Boston
Boston1 stopR13 080
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR15 342
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR15 111
Houston
Houston1 stopR18 926
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR15 937
Tampa
Tampa1 stopR16 168
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stopR15 095
Charlotte
Charlotte1 stopR14 385
New York
Newark2 stopsR13 278
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stopR14 500
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR14 517
Miami
Miami1 stopR14 352
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.1 stopR13 625
Chicago
Chicago2 stopsR14 764
Denver
Denver1 stopR14 946
Boston
Boston1 stopR13 080
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR15 342
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR15 111
Houston
Houston1 stopR18 926
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR15 937
Tampa
Tampa1 stopR16 168
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stopR15 095
Charlotte
Charlotte1 stopR14 385

Book Cheap Cape Town to the United States Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to the United States 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to the United States

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:00
CPT
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EWR
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 14:35
EWR
-
CPT
21h 35m1 stop
R13 278Ethiopian Air
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 11:44
CPT
-
IAD
21h 14m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:42 - 19:15
IAD
-
CPT
20h 33m1 stop
R13 625Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 20:32
CPT
-
DCA
30h 02m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:40 - 19:15
DCA
-
CPT
20h 35m1 stop
R14 236Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
KLM Logo
15:20 - 14:55
CPT
-
EWR
30h 35m2 stops
KLM Logo
15:58 - 21:55
EWR
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CPT
22h 57m2 stops
R15 541KLM
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 17
KLM Logo
14:00 - 14:55
CPT
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EWR
31h 55m2 stops
KLM Logo
10:39 - 21:55
EWR
-
CPT
28h 16m2 stops
R15 590KLM
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 16:50
CPT
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SFO
30h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:25 - 18:00
SFO
-
CPT
23h 35m2 stops
R16 036United Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:07
CPT
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SEA
24h 17m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:05 - 18:00
SEA
-
CPT
26h 55m2 stops
R16 053United Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 19:35
CPT
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DFW
34h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:30 - 11:50
DFW
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CPT
31h 20m1 stop
R16 944Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
British Airways Logo
20:45 - 15:00
CPT
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SFO
28h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 8:05
SFO
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CPT
25h 25m1 stop
R18 844British Airways
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 17:58
CPT
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DFW
27h 48m2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 12:40
DFW
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CPT
31h 25m2 stops
R19 009British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to the United States flights

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

What is the cheapest Cape Town to the United States flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to the United States from Cape Town found in the last 72 hours was to New York, at R13 065 return. The most popular route is from Cape Town (CPT) to Newark Airport (EWR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R13 065.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to the United States?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R18 590, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to the United States, 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 Cape Town to the United States is November, when tickets cost R15 524 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of return tickets is R19 042 and R19 042 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to the United States?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to the United States, 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 a flight from Cape Town to the United States, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR7 993
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Atlanta

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to the United States?

    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 Cape Town to the United States.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Cape Town to the United States with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Cape Town to the United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, when retur flights cost R19 449 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R19 449.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United States

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Cape Town to the following destinations at these prices or less: Newark R22 297 one-way - R16 002 round-trip; Washington, D.C. R20 433 one-way - R15 945 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3462 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
Airline reviews

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

10,0 ExcellentJason, Sept 2025
DXB - IAD
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

In Liberia airport 5 min before our departure the airport was closed for takeoff for 30 min. Upon arrival to IAH we didn’t have any available gate and waited taxing another 40 min. As a result we arrived for 1+ h later. The walkway to the passport control in IAH is about 1-2 ml long. After the passport control you have to pass the security check again. Only 3 out of 16 checkpoints were open and the line was enormously long. As a result, even though we supposed to have 2.5 hrs gap in between the flights we missed our transfer. United rebooked us for the next available flight early morning and provided free hotel and meal vouchers through.

The flight was delayed by two de-icings. The seatbelt did not work correctly. It did not stay tight.

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Great seat in premium economy, great food and drinks throughout lots of in flight entertainment. 1 hour 40 min delayed flying out , 2 1/2 hour wait at passport control in tampa

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

My seat cushion was poor. The cushion was compressed and was uncomfortable for such a long flight.

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