Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United States from $478

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 2:45 pm
CPT
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IAD
24h 15m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:25 pm - 7:15 pm
IAD
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CPT
18h 50m1 stop
$844Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 7
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 11:44 am
CPT
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IAD
21h 14m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:42 pm - 7:15 pm
IAD
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CPT
20h 33m1 stop
$850Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 am
CPT
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ATL
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:35 am - 2:35 pm
ATL
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CPT
22h 00m1 stop
$858Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 11:44 am
CPT
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IAD
21h 14m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:08 am - 7:15 pm
IAD
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CPT
26h 07m1 stop
$864Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 9:35 pm
CPT
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JFK
30h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:27 pm - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
24h 48m1 stop
$932Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 22
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 11:21 pm
CPT
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LGA
33h 16m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 5:50 pm
LGA
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CPT
19h 50m1 stop
$933Delta
Sun, May 3 - Thu, Jun 4
KLM Logo
8:00 am - 11:40 am
CPT
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JFK
34h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
1:59 pm - 9:55 pm
JFK
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CPT
24h 56m2 stops
$938KLM
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 17
KLM Logo
2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
CPT
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EWR
31h 55m2 stops
KLM Logo
3:58 pm - 9:55 pm
EWR
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CPT
22h 57m2 stops
$945KLM
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:40 pm
CPT
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ATL
24h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 6:00 pm
ATL
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CPT
18h 52m1 stop
$965United Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:46 pm
CPT
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ATL
24h 56m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:19 am - 3:05 pm
ATL
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CPT
21h 46m2 stops
$967United Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 14

Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town to United States

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cape Town to United States flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
May 7
CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl
59h 10m
3 stops
LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles
May 9
LAX11:40 pmLos Angeles
72h 45m
2 stops
CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl
Singapore Airlines
Dec 25
CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl
34h 15m
3 stops
LAX10:55 amLos Angeles
Jan 31
LAX12:25 pmLos Angeles
59h 00m
3 stops
CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to United States

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Cape Town to United States flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Mar 1
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
IAD2:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 7
IAD5:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 50m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Jan 20
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
21h 14m
1 stop
IAD11:44 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 29
IAD3:42 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 33m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Feb 5
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
21h 14m
1 stop
IAD11:44 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 12
IAD10:08 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 07m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl

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Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/1

9:30 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/7

5:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$844

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/20

9:30 pm-11:44 am

1 stop21h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

3:42 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$850

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/9

9:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$858

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

9:30 pm-11:44 am

1 stop21h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/12

10:08 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$864

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

9:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop30h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

12:27 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 48m

$932

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/3

8:05 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops33h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/4

4:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$933

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop34h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/17

1:59 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$938

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

2:00 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Newark

Mon 2/16

3:58 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$945

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 1/25

4:08 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 52m

$965

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/26

8:50 pm-2:46 pm

2 stops24h 56m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 3/14

11:19 am-3:05 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$967

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What is the cheapest month to fly to United States?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to United States. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $940. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to United States from Cape Town during February instead. Flights to United States in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $965.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to United States?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to United States from Cape Town. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $985. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,402. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to United States.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to United States?

The cheapest time of day to fly to United States is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $994. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,170. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to United States?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to United States from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to United States for around $1,051 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to United States from Cape Town for as low as $956 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$887

Fastest flight time

15h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in United States

4,296 airports
The best one-way flight to United States from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $887. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to United States found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $810.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to United States takes 15h 45m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to United States every day.
There are 4,296 airports in United States. From Cape Town there are direct flights to Newark (EWR), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to United States.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United States?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to United States 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 license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at United States. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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7.4
9,109 reviews
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7.9
8,015 reviews
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7.7
1,434 reviews
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7.3
4,112 reviews
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