Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town from $471

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Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 11:50 am
BOS
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CPT
32h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:05 pm
CPT
-
BOS
31h 50m
1 stop
$859Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Dec 1
Kenya Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 1:35 pm
IAD
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CPT
60h 45m
3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
11:30 pm - 12:18 pm
CPT
-
IAD
42h 48m
2 stops
$923Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, May 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 11:50 am
BOS
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CPT
32h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:05 pm
CPT
-
BOS
31h 50m
1 stop
$929Turkish Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Dec 1
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 12:55 pm
JFK
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CPT
29h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:00 am - 10:30 pm
CPT
-
JFK
45h 30m
2 stops
$1,239Qatar Airways
Tue, May 19 - Wed, Jun 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 am - 2:35 pm
ATL
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CPT
22h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
-
ATL
25h 05m
2 stops
$1,241Ethiopian Air
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 am - 2:35 pm
ATL
-
CPT
22h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
-
ATL
47h 30m
2 stops
$1,320Ethiopian Air
Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 26
JetBlue Logo
2:30 pm - 10:15 am
DCA
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CPT
37h 45m
2 stops
JetBlue Logo
7:30 pm - 7:20 pm
CPT
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DCA
29h 50m
2 stops
$1,427JetBlue
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30
JetBlue Logo
2:30 pm - 10:15 am
DCA
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CPT
37h 45m
2 stops
JetBlue Logo
7:30 pm - 7:20 pm
CPT
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DCA
29h 50m
2 stops
$1,445JetBlue
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30
Qatar Airways Logo
12:21 pm - 12:55 pm
BWI
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CPT
42h 34m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 11:49 pm
CPT
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BWI
34h 19m
2 stops
$1,465Qatar Airways
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
United Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 3:20 pm
LGA
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CPT
18h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 8:01 am
CPT
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LGA
44h 06m
2 stops
$1,673United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Oct 11

Ethiopian Air flights from United States to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on United States to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
May 7
EWR9:45 pmNewark
33h 15m
2 stops
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
May 16
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
35h 55m
2 stops
EWR7:45 pmNewark
$1,224
Ethiopian Air
May 7
EWR9:45 pmNewark
34h 50m
2 stops
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
May 20
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
35h 55m
2 stops
EWR7:45 pmNewark
$1,226
Ethiopian Air
Aug 10
ATL10:35 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
22h 00m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Aug 20
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
ATL8:55 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,241

Qatar Airways flights from United States to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on United States to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Sep 7
BOS10:00 pmBoston Logan Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl
Sep 22
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
BOS3:15 pmBoston Logan Intl
$1,034
Qatar Airways
Sep 30
BOS10:00 pmBoston Logan Intl
37h 30m
1 stop
CPT5:30 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 4
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
BOS2:20 pmBoston Logan Intl
$1,037
Qatar Airways
Aug 30
BOS10:00 pmBoston Logan Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl
Dec 2
CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl
32h 45m
1 stop
BOS2:20 pmBoston Logan Intl
$1,055

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Customize 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 832,500 searches. Data last updated April 10, 2026.
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BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/1

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

5:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$859

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

6:50 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops60h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/20

11:30 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops42h 48m

$923

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/31

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

5:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$929

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/19

1:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/3

7:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops45h 30m

$1,239
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AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/10

10:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/20

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,241

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 8/9

10:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/26

3:25 pm-8:55 am

2 stops47h 30m

$1,320

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

2:30 pm-10:15 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

7:30 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,427

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

2:30 pm-10:15 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

7:30 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,445

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/6

12:21 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops42h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/13

7:30 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops34h 19m

$1,465

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/14

2:32 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/11

5:55 pm-8:01 am

2 stops44h 06m

$1,673

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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 January, then departing from United States during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,349.

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 Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,536. 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 Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,619.

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 $1,394 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 $1,130 on momondo.

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

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Best Price Found

$998

Fastest flight time

14h 25m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from United States in the past 72 hours is $998. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,609.
The fastest flight from United States to Cape Town takes 14h 25m
Direct flights go from United States to Cape Town on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.
There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From United States there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Frequently asked questions about flying from the United States to Cape Town

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

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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 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 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 license, 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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DeltaPriceFrom $764Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,393 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $768Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,000 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $776Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,492 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $814Free CancellationRating
7.5
685 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $819Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,305 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $853Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,566 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $881Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,867 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $976Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,559 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $983Free CancellationRating
6.8
301 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,023Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,727 reviews
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