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Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town from R7 381

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Turkish Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:50BOS-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 19:05CPT-BOS
31h 50m1 stop
R14 014Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:50BOS-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:05CPT-BOS
31h 50m1 stop
R14 970Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:50BOS-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:05CPT-BOS
31h 50m1 stop
R15 108Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
R17 175Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
R17 331Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 19
British Airways Logo
23:20 - 8:05JFK-CPT
25h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 16:00CPT-JFK
24h 50m1 stop
R18 564British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Dec 1
British Airways Logo
7:30 - 12:10BOS-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:00 - 16:10CPT-BOS
28h 10m1 stop
R18 651British Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
16:00 - 17:20DCA-CPT
43h 20m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 8:21CPT-DCA
18h 31m1 stop
R23 635United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
United Airlines Logo
16:15 - 7:40LGA-CPT
32h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 14:18CPT-LGA
24h 28m1 stop
R24 069United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 22
KLM Logo
17:00 - 21:25DCA-CPT
22h 25m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:45 - 22:59CPT-DCA
29h 14m2 stops
R24 486KLM
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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 31

American Airlines flights from United States to Cape Town

Our best American Airlines deals on United States to Cape Town flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 24
BOS19:17Boston Logan Intl
33h 53m
2 stops
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
Dec 9
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
26h 05m
1 stop
BOS15:55Boston Logan Intl
R17 470
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American Airlines
Nov 23
BOS19:00Boston Logan Intl
34h 10m
2 stops
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
Dec 7
CPT20:35Cape Town Intl
27h 46m
2 stops
BOS17:21Boston Logan Intl
R17 574
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American Airlines
Nov 26
BOS21:35Boston Logan Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT8:05Cape Town Intl
Dec 5
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
28h 00m
1 stop
BOS15:55Boston Logan Intl
R18 304
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Kenya Airways flights from United States to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways
Oct 22
BOS9:59Boston Logan Intl
30h 11m
2 stops
CPT22:10Cape Town Intl
Oct 28
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
26h 44m
3 stops
BOS11:09Boston Logan Intl
R17 731
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Kenya Airways
Oct 20
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
CPT22:10Cape Town Intl
Oct 28
CPT7:20Cape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 182
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Kenya Airways
Oct 26
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT13:35Cape Town Intl
Nov 25
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
JFK6:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 304
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Return

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BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 5/3

20:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

17:15-19:05

1 stop31h 50m

R14 014

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 20/11

20:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

17:15-18:05

1 stop31h 50m

R14 970

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 29/1

20:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

17:15-18:05

1 stop31h 50m

R15 108

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R17 175

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

14:35-7:40

2 stops25h 05m

R17 331

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

23:20-8:05

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

22:10-16:00

1 stop24h 50m

R18 564

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 5/11

7:30-12:10

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

19:00-16:10

1 stop28h 10m

R18 651

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 29/9

16:00-17:20

2 stops43h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

19:50-8:21

1 stop18h 31m

R23 635

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 13/2

16:15-7:40

2 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

20:50-14:18

1 stop24h 28m

R24 069

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/10

17:00-21:25

2 stops22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

23:45-22:59

2 stops29h 14m

R24 486

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from United States, with most prices found around R22 628. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of April, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R23 357.

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 Monday when prices can be found for as low as R23 094. 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 Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Friday is R44 683.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from United States to Cape Town at midday for as low as R18 101. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R35 363 per ticket.

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 R23 609 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 R20 023 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes 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 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Cape Town flight.

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

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The fastest flight from United States to Cape Town takes 14h 20m
Direct flights go from United States to Cape Town every day.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R12 871Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 968 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 593Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 934 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 492Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 361 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R19 336Free CancellationRating
7,2
861 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R19 681Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 624 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R22 442Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 385 reviews
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