Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

United Airlines is the airline most momondo users in United States opt for when booking flights to Cape Town. Delta, Turkish Airlines and British Airways are also popular choices when flying to Cape Town from United States. Most major airlines flying from United States to Cape Town will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

Emirates Flights to Cape Town

19 Emirates flights head to Cape Town on average each week. Most will be flying from Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl to Cape Town, the most popular route that Emirates operates to Cape Town. Prices vary based on when and where you fly from - the cheapest Emirates flight to Cape Town found in the past 3 days on momondo was $1,386, departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Emirates is the most popular choice on momondo for this route and has been scored 8.1/10 by 3,419 of our users.

How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Cape Town you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl takes 21h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Cape Town Intl takes 20h 19m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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Q: Delta Flights to Cape Town

$1,050 is the best round-trip Delta deal to Cape Town found on momondo in the last few days. The deal departed from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Delta has 10 flights to Cape Town most weeks, with prices varying by availability. 8,002 momondo users have reviewed Delta, scoring the airline a 7.9/10 on average.

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12:25 am - 11:50 amEWR-CPT

28h 25m1 stop

5:15 pm - 10:30 pmCPT-EWR

36h 15m1 stop

$934Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 10

10:35 am - 2:35 pmATL-CPT

22h 00m1 stop

1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT-ATL

25h 05m2 stops

$944Ethiopian Air

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Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 24

9:35 pm - 8:05 amBWI-CPT

28h 30m1 stop

6:55 pm - 7:45 pmCPT-BWI

30h 50m1 stop

$1,187British Airways

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Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

9:35 pm - 8:05 amBWI-CPT

28h 30m1 stop

8:50 pm - 7:40 pmCPT-BWI

28h 50m1 stop

$1,210British Airways

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Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 29

8:35 pm - 10:20 amBWI-CPT

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8:50 pm - 6:45 pmCPT-BWI

28h 55m1 stop

$1,239American Airlines

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Sat, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 6

1:02 pm - 7:15 pmBWI-CPT

23h 13m1 stop

9:30 pm - 7:42 pmCPT-BWI

29h 12m1 stop

$1,252Delta

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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 22

9:00 am - 7:15 pmDCA-CPT

27h 15m1 stop

9:30 pm - 11:20 amCPT-DCA

20h 50m1 stop

$1,252Delta

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Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 3

10:30 pm - 12:10 pmDCA-CPT

30h 40m2 stops

8:50 pm - 4:29 pmCPT-DCA

25h 39m2 stops

$1,254American Airlines

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Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 20

5:30 pm - 7:40 amLAX-CPT

28h 10m1 stop

8:50 pm - 6:10 pmCPT-LAX

31h 20m2 stops

$1,294United Airlines

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Sun, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 16

6:15 pm - 7:40 amLGA-CPT

30h 25m2 stops

8:50 pm - 2:18 pmCPT-LGA

24h 28m1 stop

$1,437United Airlines

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 1/25

12:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$934

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 5/8

10:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/24

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$944

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/18

9:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

6:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,187

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/21

9:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/29

8:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,210

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/31

8:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

8:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,239

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/11

1:02 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

9:30 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop29h 12m

$1,252

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/25

9:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

9:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop20h 50m

$1,252

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/6

10:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

8:50 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$1,254

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 11/30

5:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/16

8:50 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$1,294

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/14

6:15 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

8:50 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop24h 28m

$1,437

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of April, then departing from United States during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,351.

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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 $1,435. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,013.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is at noon. Flights from United States to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,062. Flights to Cape Town are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,684. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 $1,344 when searching weeks out. 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 $1,173 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LOS ANGELES	September	18% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town costs on average just $1,140 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LOS ANGELES	June	27% more expensive	It costs about $1,761 for flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles in June
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM LOS ANGELES	December	818% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles in December than any other month

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Summary info about Cape Town flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$475
Best Round-Trip Price	$934
Fastest flight time	21h 10m
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The best one-way flight price to Cape Town from United States in the last 72 hours is $475 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Cape Town from United States in the last 72 hours is $934 (Newark to Cape Town Intl).

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The fastest flight to Cape Town from United States takes 21h 10m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Cape Town

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

In general, most travelers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is about 10 days prior to their departure date when tickets on average are $1,458. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Cape Town outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from United States to Cape Town for $883.

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

Prices for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

As of November 2025, there are 32 operators available to choose from for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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