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Cheap Flights from the United States to Cape Town

 
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Recent return flight deals from the United States to Cape Town

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 9:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
R12 260Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:35 - 14:10ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 8:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
R12 390Ethiopian Air
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:35 - 14:10ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
R12 390Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
R12 406Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25
United Airlines Logo
6:00 - 15:20CLT  Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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20:50 - 14:22CPT  Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
23h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R19 016United Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25
Delta Logo
13:19 - 21:25CLT  Charlotte Douglas-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 06m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
20:50 - 13:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
23h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia
R19 668Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
8:54 - 17:10MIA  Miami-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 16m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:09CPT  Cape Town Intl-MIA Miami
21h 19m1 stop Newark
R19 830United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 15:20MIA  Miami-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 20m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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20:50 - 14:36CPT  Cape Town Intl-MIA Miami
23h 46m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
R19 830United Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
6:15 - 17:50SAN  San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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20:05 - 12:44CPT  Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego
25h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R22 810Delta
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
6:15 - 17:50SAN  San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
20:50 - 19:36CPT  Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego
31h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R22 810Delta
Booking Insights

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?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from New York, at R12 260 return. The most popular connection is from Dallas to Cape Town, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R20 400 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R26 811. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are R35 840 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest month for flights to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost R22 549 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is R30 885 and R29 453 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is April with an average price of R16 656.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost R30 778 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R30 778.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

R8 173
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% 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 - 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 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from New York, at R12 260 return. The most popular connection is from Dallas to Cape Town, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R20 400 in the last 5 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 R38 358. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R26 236 and departed from Newark Airport.

  • 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.

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

    Each week there are around 1 500 direct flights from within United States to Cape Town. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% 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 R28 025 or less round-trip.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from the United States to Cape Town

 
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
DeltaOverall score based on 8604 reviews
7,8Comfort
7,2Food
8,1Boarding
7,8Entertainment
8,5Crew
Airline reviews

Crew completed ignored our aisle when giving snacks and coffee

2,0 MediocreOmar, Sept 2026
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Crew completed ignored our aisle when giving snacks and coffee

The seats were great and the service was even better. Thank you!

The WiFi on the plane was out. I also thought movie options were lacking.

They changed my seat assignment from window to middle. I have a physical need to sit by the window because of spinal issues. I unboarded in pain, I also was placed between 2 very large men. I am very disappointed and now dealing with the physical aftermath.

These Delta 717 jets are ancient. No entertainment and you have to pay for WiFi that barely works and goes in and out the whole flight. Delta should be ashamed flying this garbage.

The crew were awesome and ready to help as much as possible. The gate agent in Atlanta was tremendously helpful. The delays were ridiculous. Getting home at 4am when I could have driven home faster was unimpressive. Being delayed for countless hours through the night wasn't a great travel experience.

The staff and crew were wonderful. The delays were atrocious. The missed connections problematic. Getting home at 4am and having to go to work at 8 am, not a great situation. The gate agent in Huntsville was amazing. She helped everyone efficiently and with excellent problem solving skills. Her communication was helpful, timely, and thoughtful.

My seat was changed without my consent. It wasn’t a major deal but annoying.

Great quik boarding, friendly gate agent and crew. Let early

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Price was crazy watch it if you Chan he your flight

The price. Omg $1100. Was crazy and it was not clear on the website.

Excellent. I had a medical emergency on flight SNA-ORD and the attendants were very helpful.

The united employees at the gate treated me very rudely and called me nefarious

The food was horrible. There was no. Wifi, and it was just terrible from bangkok to d. C

My flight got cancelled. Couldn’t get my luggage. It arrived at my destination ahead of me. I didn’t get my preordered meal. Had to spend the night in the airport.

The crew was good, the WiFi was amazing, but the plane was meh. Uncomfortable first class, not enough room for baggage. My stuff ended up being behind my seat, so I had to sit on the plane for 20 minutes before I could get to it after landing.

Staff on the plane was incredible. Check-in was very complicated with no staff to help at the airport. I was charged for a second bag even though my ticket says 2 bags are free

Staff could’ve been a little more cordial. The men were much more friendlier than the women. My daughter and I also missed the 2nd to last meal as we were sleeping but that is on us.

The food needs to be improved, up to the standard of the people and the accommodation.

I was grossly overcharged to change my return flight. Had to do it through Kayak because it was booked that way and I was not given the fare price listed at the time on JetBlue or kayak. Was traveling with another couple that booked directly through JetBlue and they paid the $100 change fee and the difference between what they paid originally(same as me) and the displayed fares and it was less than $400 total for two tickets. I paid almost $700 to change the same fare tickets they purchased and had to pay again for upgraded seat selection that I previously paid for on top of the almost $700 increase. Difficult to talk to the kayak representative because of his accent. Told me I had to wait for confirmation to be sure it had been changed and that I could take up to a few hours. The call itself after the wait time took almost 30 minutes, which could’ve been done directly on JetBlue in 2 to 3 minutes.. My husband and I were given separate boarding zones. They would not let us board together. I had to board in the last zone. They made me check my bag even though my husband told me that he had a spot to put my carry-on. Since he boarded before me. The flight crew tried to accommodate, but the woman that was boarding in the terminal came down and would not let me take my carry-on. She was aggressive, rude and condescending to everybody in line and told them she was being audited. When I told her that my husband had secured a spot for me to put my carry-on with his backpack, that would then move to under the seat. She told me that she couldn’t play favorites, although I was second to last to board the plane since my boarding zone was changed. They told me because I forwarded my husband his ticket that’s what separated our boarding zones, but would not allow us to board together. The volume on my TV would not work, and my upgraded seat would not go into the fully upright position so I was told repeatedly during takeoff and landing to put my chair into the upright position which was embarrassing and uncomfortable to be told assertively so many times. I will not book through kayak again.

Nice plane, with TV, comfortable seats and leg room. Updated regularly on time changes

Overall, it was a fantastic experience had no movies up charge for everything haven’t flown in many many years. Crew is fantastic. Flight was good overall great experience.

My sons tv wasn’t working and they didn’t give him a kids meal I have to request it prior and no one told me!!! Then the 2nd flight they split us up. My two year old can’t sit alone on the plane hello?????

What's not to like? Value?definitely. Every JetBlue member was extremely friendly on this flight. Very very nice new-ish aircraft,plenty of room. GOOD coffee. Entertainment,I didn't need it,but I think its available. What to do better? Well,there's nothing we can do about the other people, unbelievable how some folks are operating. Just don't allow people to lug all their stuff onto the aircraft. 1 bag. That's it. Be easier for you too. I personally would enjoy more options in schedule. One flight in and out a day is warranted given the local,I understand, but the times are inconvenient. Again, I completely understand why it is that way,It would however be great to have different options.

Had to wait over an hour in line for a Jet Blue agent to appear at the the counter. Ended up a customer service agent from another airline lines helped to check us in, and boarding pass,

Thought the economy premium experience would match that of the Amsterdam to Boston flight. Aircraft was older: chair didn’t lean back. I had to buy a blanket, which on the flight over was complimentary. Flight crew seemed disinterested all around.

I propose enhancing the legroom across the entire cabin seating area and expanding the snack selection. The airline companies should prioritize customer needs over the extravagant and unjustified salaries of upper management.

KUDOS TO ALL THE CREW PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH PASSENGERS ON A WHEELCHAIR. ON BOTH FLIGHTS THEY HUSTLED TO TAKE MY RELATIVE TO CONNECTION ON TIME. THEY DESERVE A LOT OF CREDIT!

Good experience with this flight. Boarding was smooth with no issues. The short flight was good with quick drink & snack service. Nice easy way to get back from DC.

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