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Cheap Flights from North America to Cape Town

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from North America 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 return flight deals from North America to Cape Town

Sun, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 11
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:20 - 21:45JFK-CPT
21h 25m1 stop
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
0:30 - 15:55CPT-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
R16 065Norse Atlantic UK
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:40 - 11:50IAD-CPT
32h 10m1 stop
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16:35 - 11:45CPT-IAD
25h 10m1 stop
R16 473Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 8:15CPT-ORD
24h 40m2 stops
R17 183Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
R17 236Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Nov 22 - Fri, Dec 5
British Airways Logo
23:20 - 10:20JFK-CPT
28h 00m1 stop
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18:45 - 19:35CPT-JFK
31h 50m1 stop
R17 982British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 3
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 12:10EWR-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 19:35CPT-EWR
29h 55m1 stop
R18 017British Airways
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Sun, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
23:00 - 15:20LAX-CPT
31h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 15:15CPT-LAX
28h 15m1 stop
R18 461United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
23:59 - 15:20LAX-CPT
30h 21m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 9:26CPT-LAX
22h 26m1 stop
R18 532United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 25
KLM Logo
13:50 - 5:55LAX-CPT
31h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
7:45 - 12:45CPT-LAX
38h 00m1 stop
R19 615KLM
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 25
KLM Logo
9:00 - 5:55LAX-CPT
35h 55m2 stops
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7:45 - 12:45CPT-LAX
38h 00m1 stop
R19 686KLM
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Low seasonJuly
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR8 591
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town

FAQs for booking flights from North America to Cape Town

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from North America 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 North America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from North America to Cape Town Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from North America to Cape Town Intl.
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North America to Cape Town Intl

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +45 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +46 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +44 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +45 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +47 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +48 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +43 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +44 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to North America

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +45 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +46 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +44 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +45 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +47 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +48 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +43 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +44 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from North America to Cape Town

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from North America to Cape Town? 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 1365 reviews
7,2Food
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
7,1Entertainment
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My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

2,0 Mediocrejoseph, Jun 2025JFK - AMS
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My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

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

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

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

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

Average. Newark is a United Hub, yet a flight that is early somehow ends up getting late to the gate. Newark ATC needs help badly.

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

My wife and 7 months old baby had a terrible experience traveling, we paid extra for bassinet they didn’t provided.she missed her flight due to late landing of the flight, they were unsupportive to my family due to that my wife and kid suffered a lot.

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while. Food was excellent. The chair-back screens in economy were A+. The crew was friendly and helpful.

"I had a fantastic experience with Turkish Airlines! Here are some things that really stood out to me: - Delicious food options, including a wide range of Turkish cuisine - Friendly and attentive flight attendants - Extensive in-flight entertainment options - Smooth and efficient check-in and boarding process Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Turkish Airlines and would definitely fly with them again. The combination of comfort, service, and amenities made for a truly enjoyable flight experience."

I felt the AVM was bad. They could have done better and felt the route was much long theb expected otherwise it was good experience.

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The boarding call announcements versus the Staff announcements versus the digital signage board on the out-going and returning flights WERE NOT IN SYNC. I was sent through check and re-checks 3 times. WHY?

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

A little better than outward journey but mild chaos at the boarding gate because some people with boarding cards from connecting flights had cards which weren't recognised

Not the quality I was expecting from a company that has been around for ages and charges high prices

The flight was booked on British Airways but operated by American Airlines. When I went to check in at the BA counter I was told I needed to check in at the American counter. That wasn't a problem but it would have been nice to know and save a bit of time on the very long American check-in lines.

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

Flight was delayed and there was boarding pass and flight information errors resulting in confusion and stress

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

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