What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Cape Town flights?

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Cape Town flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 32% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from United States to Cape Town on average per day?

As of July 2026, 1 flights take off from United States and land in Cape Town each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 9:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Cape Town Intl?

Norse Atlantic UK, Turkish Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Cape Town Intl

How often are flights from the United States to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 32% of flights between United States and Cape Town have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 172 minutes.

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 Boston to Cape Town takes 20h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from New York to Cape Town takes 26h 05m 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.

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

Delta, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from United States according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from United States to Cape Town on average per week?

As of July 2026, 12 flights take off from United States and land in Cape Town each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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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As of July 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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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7:00 am - 1:35 pm

IAD

CPT

47h 35m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 4:17 pm

CPT

IAD

32h 52m

3 stops

$980Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

7:00 am - 10:05 pm

IAD

CPT

32h 05m

2 stops

2:20 pm - 4:17 pm

CPT

IAD

32h 57m

2 stops

$1,012Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 21

10:35 am - 2:10 pm

ATL

CPT

21h 35m

1 stop

1:50 pm - 8:55 am

CPT

ATL

25h 05m

2 stops

$1,209Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 16

9:45 pm - 1:00 pm

EWR

CPT

33h 15m

2 stops

1:50 pm - 8:10 pm

CPT

EWR

36h 20m

2 stops

$1,225Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 26

9:30 pm - 11:50 am

DFW

CPT

31h 20m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 7:35 pm

CPT

DFW

34h 00m

1 stop

$1,294Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 25

9:30 pm - 11:50 am

DFW

CPT

31h 20m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 7:35 pm

CPT

DFW

34h 00m

1 stop

$1,295Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 24

4:39 pm - 5:50 pm

BWI

CPT

19h 11m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 11:08 am

CPT

BWI

21h 18m

1 stop

$1,626Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Nov 3

4:00 pm - 5:50 pm

LGA

CPT

19h 50m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 11:45 am

CPT

LGA

21h 55m

1 stop

$1,626Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Nov 1

6:51 pm - 5:10 pm

BWI

CPT

40h 19m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 10:23 pm

CPT

BWI

31h 33m

2 stops

$1,630United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 31

7:29 pm - 3:20 pm

LGA

CPT

37h 51m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 3:03 pm

CPT

LGA

24h 13m

1 stop

$1,631United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30

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KLM

Jul 7

DFW1:24 pmDallas/Fort Worth

25h 01m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Jul 13

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

28h 52m

2 stops

DFW9:07 pmDallas/Fort Worth

$1,571

KLM

Oct 8

BWI1:55 pmBaltimore/Washington

25h 30m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 18

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

30h 24m

2 stops

BWI11:39 pmBaltimore/Washington

$1,651

KLM

Jul 19

ATL7:55 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

43h 30m

1 stop

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Jul 27

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

27h 20m

1 stop

ATL8:35 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,781

United Airlines flights from United States to Cape Town

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United Airlines

Oct 16

DCA5:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

17h 15m

1 stop

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 29

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

20h 35m

1 stop

DCA11:25 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,626

United Airlines

Oct 12

LGA2:59 pmNew York LaGuardia

18h 21m

1 stop

CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 22

CPT5:55 pmCape Town Intl

30h 15m

2 stops

LGA6:10 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,678

United Airlines

Jul 16

DFW12:25 pmDallas/Fort Worth

19h 55m

1 stop

CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl

Jul 19

CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl

26h 48m

2 stops

DFW3:48 pmDallas/Fort Worth

$1,700

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IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

7:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

2:25 pm-4:17 pm

3 stops32h 52m

$980

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/10

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/21

2:20 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops32h 57m

$1,012

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/12

10:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/16

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,209

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 10/18

9:45 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

1:50 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,225

DallasCape Town

DFW - CPT

DFWCPT

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 8/9

9:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/25

4:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,294

DallasCape Town

DFW - CPT

DFWCPT

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 8/26

9:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/24

4:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,295

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BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/10

4:39 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

8:50 pm-11:08 am

1 stop21h 18m

$1,626

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/17

4:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

8:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 55m

$1,626

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/13

6:51 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops40h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

8:50 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops31h 33m

$1,630

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/21

7:29 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$1,631

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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 February, then departing from United States during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,374.

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 $1,537. 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 $2,011.

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 $1,495 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 $1,124 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$1,264
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from United States in the past 72 hours is $1,264. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,711.

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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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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As of July 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport.
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.
What is the most popular plane model from United States to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from United States to Cape Town is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 60.78% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 21.57%, Airbus A320-100/200 at 10.13%, and Airbus A330 at 4.25%.

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Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,083	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 309 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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