Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from North America according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from North America to Cape Town on average per week?

As of May 2026, 7 flights take off from North America and land in Cape Town each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 29% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from North America to Cape Town on average per day?

The number of flights available between North America and Cape Town is 1 per day as of May 2026. The most frequent departure time is 21:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from North America to Cape Town Intl?

Kenya Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from North America to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport is 4 as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:35 - 14:10

ATL

CPT

21h 35m

1 stop

13:50 - 8:55

CPT

ATL

25h 05m

2 stops

R20 760Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Oct 22

20:45 - 22:10

SFO

CPT

40h 25m

2 stops

14:25 - 21:39

CPT

SFO

41h 14m

3 stops

R20 777Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

14:30 - 11:50

IAD

CPT

39h 20m

1 stop

17:15 - 12:45

CPT

IAD

26h 30m

1 stop

R22 143Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

21:30 - 11:50

DFW

CPT

31h 20m

1 stop

16:35 - 19:35

CPT

DFW

34h 00m

1 stop

R22 176Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 15

6:00 - 10:15

BWI

CPT

46h 15m

2 stops

13:15 - 21:54

CPT

BWI

38h 39m

2 stops

R25 042Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

6:00 - 10:15

BWI

CPT

46h 15m

2 stops

19:30 - 23:59

CPT

BWI

34h 29m

2 stops

R25 059Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

6:05 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

27h 15m

1 stop

20:50 - 10:24

CPT

LGA

19h 34m

1 stop

R27 075United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25

15:55 - 17:50

DCA

CPT

19h 55m

1 stop

20:50 - 10:54

CPT

DCA

20h 04m

1 stop

R27 075Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 30

14:55 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

18h 25m

1 stop

20:00 - 9:31

CPT

LGA

19h 31m

1 stop

R27 091United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 13

13:45 - 17:50

LGA

CPT

22h 05m

2 stops

20:50 - 15:46

CPT

LGA

24h 56m

2 stops

R27 158Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25

Ethiopian Air flights from North America to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Aug 23

ATL10:35Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 22

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

ATL8:55Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R20 760

Ethiopian Air

Aug 19

ATL10:35Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 13

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

ATL8:55Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R21 477

Ethiopian Air

Aug 21

ATL10:35Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 15

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

ATL8:55Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R21 510

Iberia flights from North America to Cape Town

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Iberia

Sept 14

SFO19:30San Francisco

30h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:00Cape Town Intl

Sept 28

CPT18:50Cape Town Intl

30h 30m

2 stops

SFO16:20San Francisco

R24 809

Iberia

Sept 14

SFO19:30San Francisco

30h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:00Cape Town Intl

Sept 24

CPT18:50Cape Town Intl

28h 00m

1 stop

SFO13:50San Francisco

R24 842

Iberia

Sept 14

SFO19:30San Francisco

30h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:00Cape Town Intl

Sept 24

CPT18:50Cape Town Intl

31h 50m

1 stop

SFO17:40San Francisco

R24 875

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Sun 23/8

10:35-14:10

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R20 760

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 19/10

20:45-22:10

2 stops40h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

14:25-21:39

3 stops41h 14m

R20 777

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/10

14:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

17:15-12:45

1 stop26h 30m

R22 143

DallasCape Town

DFW - CPT

DFWCPT

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 28/9

21:30-11:50

1 stop31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

16:35-19:35

1 stop34h 00m

R22 176

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/9

6:00-10:15

2 stops46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

13:15-21:54

2 stops38h 39m

R25 042

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 7/9

6:00-10:15

2 stops46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

19:30-23:59

2 stops34h 29m

R25 059

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 17/10

6:05-15:20

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-10:24

1 stop19h 34m

R27 075

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/10

15:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-10:54

1 stop20h 04m

R27 075

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New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 21/9

14:55-15:20

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-9:31

1 stop19h 31m

R27 091

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 17/10

13:45-17:50

2 stops22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-15:46

2 stops24h 56m

R27 158

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from North America, with most prices found around R19 927. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of January, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R21 360.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R25 415. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Sunday is R36 677.

What is the cheapest North America to Cape Town Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from North America when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R24 047 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from North America for as low as R18 244 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on North America to Cape Town flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on North America to Cape Town flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 60% on your flight if you consider stops on a North America to Cape Town flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The fastest flight from North America to Cape Town takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from North America to Cape Town every day.

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From North America there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from North America to Cape Town

When did momondo last update prices for flights from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport is 4 as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from North America to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from North America to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from North America to Cape Town is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 53,88% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 28,88%, Airbus A330 at 8,98%, and Airbus A320-100/200 at 4,61%.

Best airlines flying from North America to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 894	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 381 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom R17 276	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 452 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R19 531	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 748 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R27 013	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 518 reviews	Search KLM flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom R31 656	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 2 983 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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