R8 257 Find Cheap Flights from North America to Cape Town

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Cheapest return fare
R14 955
Overall average: R32 651
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/5Tue 19/5
ATL - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R22 904
Typical prices: R22 870-R27 598
United Airlines
Wed 4/2Sat 14/2
EWR - CPT • Direct
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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

Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:35ATL-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
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13:50 - 8:55CPT-ATL
25h 05m2 stops
R14 955Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:35ATL-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55CPT-ATL
25h 05m2 stops
R14 972Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 29
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 18:00YVR-CPT
23h 15m1 stop
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20:50 - 15:52CPT-YVR
29h 02m2 stops
R15 880United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 18:00YVR-CPT
23h 15m1 stop
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19:50 - 16:47CPT-YVR
29h 57m2 stops
R15 915United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 10
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0:25 - 11:50EWR-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
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17:15 - 22:30CPT-EWR
36h 15m1 stop
R16 000Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:25 - 11:50EWR-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
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17:15 - 22:30CPT-EWR
36h 15m1 stop
R16 309Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 29
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20:20 - 11:30IAD-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
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7:00 - 16:05CPT-IAD
39h 05m2 stops
R21 534Qatar Airways
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Wed, May 20 - Sat, May 30
British Airways Logo
20:50 - 12:40DFW-CPT
32h 50m2 stops
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18:50 - 17:10CPT-DFW
29h 20m1 stop
R22 527British Airways
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Sun, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 31
Qatar Airways Logo
17:30 - 9:45DFW-CPT
32h 15m2 stops
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12:35 - 19:44CPT-DFW
39h 09m2 stops
R22 579Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 25
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19:00 - 14:35DFW-CPT
35h 35m2 stops
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20:35 - 19:10CPT-DFW
30h 35m1 stop
R22 698British Airways
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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR8 257
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (13% 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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on 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?

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

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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, +53 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +54 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +53 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +54 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +56 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +57 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +51 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +52 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +57 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +52 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +53 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +55 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +56 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to North America

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +53 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +54 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +53 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +54 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +56 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +57 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +51 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +52 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +57 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +52 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +53 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +55 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +56 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1423 reviews
7,6Comfort
8,4Crew
7,2Food
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

8,0 ExcellentKevin, Nov 2025AMS - BOD
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

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

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

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.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

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.

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

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

I had two piece luggage allowance and yet I had to pay for one of them.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

We Left Calgary 1/2 hour late and that made for a tight connection in Denver. After arriving everything was done to help us make our connection. That was a great effort. Thank You United

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

How cheap can Lufthansa get? Are they becoming Spirit airlines?

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

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

Bad confort, bad seat take advantage of the political conflict to double the price

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Turkish Airlines will be my first choice to fly in the future.

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

I loved and appreciated the agent at the check in counter in Amman. He was very professional and helpful. I believe his name was Lawrence. All I saw from him were smiles after smiles after smile. Very kind and professional. Overall trip was comfortable and pleasant.

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

Why don't they board from the back of the plane to the front. We have to move by all the people and their luggage to get to the seats.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

Everything about the flight check-in was smooth no line the plane is clean and bathroom

Check in was not the greatest as had to talk to an agent to clarify things and then he transferred us to another agent who had difficulty processing my credit card as there was a system glitch and not a card error.

I got stuffed on both flights into terrible seats. Second flight the seat didn’t even recline and fit s tall person, that’s very uncomfortable.

They damaged my check in bag and when I filled complaint they gave some minimal amount which is not even sufficient to buy new bag. Vey unhappy with this experience.

The on flight entertainment system touch screen system and the USB charger did not work on multiple seats on least 4 seats an in different rows. The attendant tried to reset the system but was un successful. I couldn't change my phone to get my ticket for my next flight. This was an international flight I changed seats and the problem was the same. the flight attendant offered his power bank

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