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Cheap Flights from the United States to Cape Town

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

Wed, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 11:50IAD-CPT
40h 20m1 stop
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16:35 - 11:45CPT-IAD
25h 10m1 stop
R16 045Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 11:50IAD-CPT
40h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 11:45CPT-IAD
25h 10m1 stop
R16 098Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15CPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
R17 102Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15CPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
R17 120Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Nov 28 - Wed, Dec 10
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 12:10EWR-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
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18:45 - 19:35CPT-EWR
31h 50m1 stop
R17 877British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Dec 1
British Airways Logo
8:05 - 12:10JFK-CPT
21h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 19:35CPT-JFK
28h 35m1 stop
R17 877British Airways
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
10:15 - 17:20LAX-CPT
46h 05m2 stops
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19:50 - 9:55CPT-LAX
23h 05m1 stop
R18 493United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
10:15 - 17:20LAX-CPT
46h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 17:03CPT-LAX
30h 03m2 stops
R18 581United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 30
KLM Logo
17:00 - 21:25DCA-CPT
22h 25m2 stops
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23:45 - 22:19CPT-DCA
28h 34m2 stops
R24 816KLM
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Sep 20
KLM Logo
17:00 - 21:25LGA-CPT
22h 25m2 stops
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23:15 - 17:26CPT-LGA
24h 11m2 stops
R24 816KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from New York, at R282 597 return. The most popular connection is from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R16 045 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Cape Town, 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 to Cape Town is April, where tickets cost R23 513 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is R37 251 and R30 981 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of R23 989.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Cape Town, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR10 127
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town

FAQs - booking Cape Town flights

  • Does Cape Town International Airport have play areas for children?

    Passengers who booked flights to Cape Town and are traveling with small children will want to stop by the play area to let them run around. The Jimmy Jungles Play Zone is located on the top floor of the airport in the Departure Hall. It has a ball pit, trampoline, and a toy airplane. There is a fee to use the play area but if you have young children, it’s a wonderful place to visit.

  • Are there good restaurants in Cape Town International Airport?

    Yes, restaurants are located on the third floor of the airport. You can dine at Spur where you can watch the planes land and take off. Or you can choose from a number of delis and cafes. Most restaurants in the airport close by 9PM so it is important to plan ahead if you have a late arrival or a layover.

  • Are there good shopping places in Cape Town International Airport?

    If you want to shop once you arrive at the airport, you can choose from regular and duty free shops. You can also find local specialties and handmade souvenirs at stores like Africa Eco, Out of Africa, Made in SA, and Cape Farm & Wine.

  • Are there airport hotels in Cape Town International Airport?

    If you’re looking for airport hotels, you are in luck. The Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport is located on the airport grounds. Or, if you prefer, the Hotel Verde is located only two minutes from the airport. There is a free airport shuttle that is available from 4AM to midnight every day. The airport shuttle leaves every 30 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from New York, at R282 597 return. The most popular connection is from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R16 045 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Cape Town Intl Airport from central Cape Town?

    Central Cape Town is 16 km away from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Cape Town’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Cape Town, called Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). It can also be referred to as Cape Town or Cape Town Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Cape Town?

    On average, a flight to Cape Town costs R14 154. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R14 154 and departed from Newark Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R27 747. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R28 920 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cape Town?

    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 to Cape Town.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town 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 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 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 Cape Town?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost R1 042 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R2 036.

  • How many direct flights to Cape Town are there each week?

    Each week there are around 603 direct flights from within United States to Cape Town. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R14 154 or less one-way.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cape Town flight deals.
  • If you have booked flights to Cape Town and you want to relax before your connecting flight, stop by the Yemaya Express Nail Bar in domestic departures to touch up your manicure. Or, you can visit Gloss in the central terminal for a trim.
  • Passengers that are flying to Cape Town for business reasons will be happy to learn there are several services available. Conference rooms are available for passengers who need them. There is also free WiFi throughout the airport for up to 4 hours or 1 GB. Mobile phone rentals are available from Vodafone’s Vodashop Rent A Phone. There is also a post office on the ground floor past the permit office.
  • Looking for an easy way to get from the airport to your hotel or local attractions? You will find that an Uber is generally more affordable than a taxi. Be sure that you ask about recommended taxi services at the airport if you choose to use one. If you’d prefer to take public transportation, you can take the MyCiti Bus from the airport to the Civic Center.
  • If you have at least 6 hours between connecting flights, you might want to see a little bit of Cape Town while you wait. Drop your luggage at the A-Teck in Parkade 2 so you can explore hands-free. You can then take a short 25-minute ride via an Uber or a taxi to the city center where you can explore the local attractions.
  • If you want to freshen up between flights, consider paying for access to one of the VIP lounges. These lounges offer members access to shower facilities. Or, you can buy a special package from Hotel Verde that provides access to showers, a gym, pools, walking trails and restaurants.

Prefer to fly direct to Cape Town Intl?

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

United States to Cape Town Intl

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Tuesday

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

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Wednesday

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

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +46 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Friday

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

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 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 United States

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Tuesday

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

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Wednesday

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

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +46 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 more

Friday

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

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +45 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 the United States to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Cape Town. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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 1367 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,2Food
7,7Comfort
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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 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.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

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.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

We love united ! We would like to acknowledge Aimee in the lounge near gate 130

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

They changed my seats after I checked in and I was stressed from the time I saw that information until just before boarding, when the gate attendant fixed it, but it shouldn't have happened. And if it couldn't be prevented, then the people on the phone I spoke with should have done something to help, which they did not, nor did they offer me compensation, just meaningless apologies.

online check in was not available so i had to get to airport extra early. The flight was delayed and my luggage was lost. I had an argument with the person behind me who wanted to keep her bag on the floor and not allow my seat to recline on a 9hr plus flight. So overall, lots and lots of areas for improvement.

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.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

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.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

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

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

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

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

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.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

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

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

The airline was efficient and accommodating to work with though there was a delay. Appreciate the service and smooth experience!

Flight was good but seat in 12D was not comfortable, better on the Airbus 321 from Tampa to Charlotte. No breakfast was served before landing in zLonfon only a coffee and orange juice.

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 entertainment selection was ok, but overall not bad! The crew was great.

Good crew and boarding process. Horrible food and one of the most uncomfortable aircraft seats I have ever sat in. The cabin temperature was warm which made it hard for my family to sleep.

bad, made it to connecting flight and they didnt let me board

We were never able to take this flight because our first flight from Austin to Dallas was cancelled.

Our flight was cancelled on Sunday morning. We were supposed to take a short flight to Dallas from Austin, then a nonstop to Barcelona. We were rerouted from Austin to Miami on American Airlines due to storms we sat at the gate for 2 1/2 hours, pilot announced we needed fuel. In air pilot said we were rerouted to Fort Myers 30 minutes from Zmiami. Sat on tarmac waiting for a gate. Deplaned at 10:09. Pilot gave conflicting info about what to do. Missed Miami flight to Barcelona. Pilot announced crew was timed out and we would have to wait for a new crew. Waited a couple of hours. Got to Miami at 2:30 am. Gate agents at Fort Myers told us to go to D30 for hotel vouchers. No one was there. So we slept a little on the floor. Husband is 80 and I am 74. Rerouted to JFK at 9:54 am on Monday, then flight to Barcelona at 5 pm. We arrived in Barcelona a day late and missed the first night of our Oceania Marina cruise. We feel that we are due a lot of compensation for this trip from hell.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

More Indian vegetarian food options would have been better Availability of seat selection free of charge 72 hours before departure would be great

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