Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town from R7 729

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Turkish Airlines Logo
21:50 - 11:50
BOS
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CPT
32h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 19:55
CPT
-
BOS
33h 20m
1 stop
R13 295Turkish Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:00 - 11:50
BOS
-
CPT
32h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 19:55
CPT
-
BOS
33h 20m
1 stop
R13 473Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Apr 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 13:00
EWR
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CPT
33h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 19:45
CPT
-
EWR
34h 20m
2 stops
R15 603Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 14:35
JFK
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CPT
34h 40m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 19:55
CPT
-
JFK
34h 30m
1 stop
R15 667Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 15
KLM Logo
15:25 - 5:50
LAX
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CPT
28h 25m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:45 - 21:07
CPT
-
LAX
30h 22m
2 stops
R18 362KLM
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:00
DCA
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CPT
17h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:29
CPT
-
DCA
20h 39m
1 stop
R21 863United Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 18:00
BWI
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CPT
24h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 21:42
CPT
-
BWI
30h 52m
2 stops
R21 928United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11
KLM Logo
11:00 - 21:55
DCA
-
CPT
28h 55m
2 stops
KLM Logo
23:15 - 22:37
CPT
-
DCA
29h 22m
2 stops
R22 476KLM
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 8:05
BWI
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CPT
28h 30m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:50 - 19:45
CPT
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BWI
28h 55m
1 stop
R22 686British Airways
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 17
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 12:10
BWI
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CPT
32h 35m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 19:45
CPT
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BWI
30h 50m
1 stop
R23 041British Airways
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 11

Turkish Airlines flights from United States to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on United States to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
May 7
BOS21:50Boston Logan Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
May 14
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
33h 20m
1 stop
BOS19:55Boston Logan Intl
R13 295
Turkish Airlines
Mar 24
BOS21:00Boston Logan Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Apr 3
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
33h 20m
1 stop
BOS19:55Boston Logan Intl
R13 473
Turkish Airlines
May 17
BOS21:50Boston Logan Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
May 29
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
33h 20m
1 stop
BOS19:55Boston Logan Intl
R13 747

Virgin Atlantic flights from United States to Cape Town

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on United States to Cape Town flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Feb 20
EWR19:00Newark
41h 15m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Mar 5
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
20h 21m
1 stop
EWR10:51Newark
R21 363
Virgin Atlantic
Feb 26
DCA13:40Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
22h 35m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Mar 8
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
27h 03m
1 stop
DCA18:33Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
R22 008
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 9
LGA16:00New York LaGuardia
19h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
Apr 19
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
27h 37m
1 stop
LGA17:42New York LaGuardia
R22 363

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United States to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 6 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 7/5

21:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

16:35-19:55

1 stop33h 20m

R13 295

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 24/3

21:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

16:35-19:55

1 stop33h 20m

R13 473

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 21/4

21:45-13:00

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

15:25-19:45

2 stops34h 20m

R15 603

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/3

20:55-14:35

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

15:25-19:55

1 stop34h 30m

R15 667

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

15:25-5:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

23:45-21:07

2 stops30h 22m

R18 362

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 22/2

18:00-18:00

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

20:50-10:29

1 stop20h 39m

R21 863

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 25/2

10:30-18:00

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:50-21:42

2 stops30h 52m

R21 928

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 23/3

11:00-21:55

2 stops28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

23:15-22:37

2 stops29h 22m

R22 476

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 17/2

20:35-8:05

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

20:50-19:45

1 stop28h 55m

R22 686

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 17/2

20:35-12:10

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

18:55-19:45

1 stop30h 50m

R23 041

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from United States, with most prices found around R21 670. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R21 686.

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 R24 677. 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 R35 519.

What is the cheapest United States to Cape Town Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R21 664 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 United States for as low as R18 233 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on United States to Cape Town Intl flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on United States to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 55% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Cape Town flight.

Cheap United States to Cape Town flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from United States to Cape Town

Fastest flight time

14h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The fastest flight from United States to Cape Town takes 14h 25m
Direct flights go from United States to Cape Town every day.
There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From United States there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from United States to Cape Town

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Price
British AirwaysPriceFrom R15 683Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 719 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 875Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 207 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R16 165Free CancellationRating
7,2
958 reviews
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 286Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
Search Qatar Airways flights
United AirlinesPriceFrom R20 839Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 246 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R20 851Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 450 reviews
Search KLM flights

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