Cheap flights from the United States to Cape Town from $411

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Turkish Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 11:50 amMIA-CPT
42h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 8:35 pmCPT-MIA
34h 20m1 stop
$890Turkish Airlines
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lun., oct. 27 - mar., nov. 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
31h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:45 amCPT-IAD
25h 30m1 stop
$905Turkish Airlines
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mar., oct. 28 - mar., nov. 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:35 am - 2:35 pmATL-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 amCPT-ATL
25h 10m2 stops
$974Ethiopian Air
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mié., feb. 11 - jue., feb. 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
$987Ethiopian Air
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lun., nov. 3 - mar., nov. 11
British Airways Logo
7:00 pm - 8:05 amMIA-CPT
30h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:50 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-MIA
24h 50m1 stop
$1,044British Airways
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lun., nov. 3 - mar., nov. 11
British Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 8:05 amJFK-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:10 pm - 4:00 pmCPT-JFK
24h 50m1 stop
$1,068British Airways
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mié., nov. 19 - lun., dic. 1
Delta Logo
10:28 am - 5:50 pmMIA-CPT
25h 22m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 11:01 amCPT-MIA
20h 56m1 stop
$1,085Delta
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jue., sep. 18 - dom., sep. 21
United Airlines Logo
10:29 am - 4:10 pmLGA-CPT
22h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 1:49 pmCPT-LGA
22h 59m1 stop
$1,350United Airlines
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jue., feb. 26 - mar., mar. 24
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 7:15 pmLGA-CPT
19h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 10:47 amCPT-LGA
20h 17m1 stop
$1,351Delta
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sáb., feb. 14 - mar., feb. 24
United Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 4:10 pmLGA-CPT
37h 22m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 9:31 amCPT-LGA
18h 41m1 stop
$1,356United Airlines
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dom., mar. 1 - mar., mar. 17

Kenya Airways flights from United States to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on United States to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Nov 9
JFK12:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 15m
1 stop
CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl
Nov 18
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Nov 19
JFK12:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 25
CPT7:20 amCape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Nov 19
JFK12:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 10
CPT11:25 pmCape Town Intl
38h 10m
1 stop
JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Norse Atlantic UK flights from United States to Cape Town

Our best Norse Atlantic UK deals on United States to Cape Town flight tickets
Norse Atlantic UK
Nov 18
JFK6:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 55m
1 stop
CPT10:00 amCape Town Intl
Dec 9
CPT12:30 pmCape Town Intl
34h 25m
1 stop
JFK3:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Norse Atlantic UK
Oct 4
JFK6:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:00 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 13
CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
JFK3:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Norse Atlantic UK
Oct 9
JFK6:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:00 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 27
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
34h 50m
1 stop
JFK4:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

MiamiCape Town

MIA - CPT

MIACPT

Miami

lun. 10/27

11:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/11

5:15 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$890

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 10/28

10:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/4

5:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 30m

$905

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 2/11

9:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 2/19

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$974

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/3

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/11

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$987

MiamiCape Town

MIA - CPT

MIACPT

Miami

lun. 11/3

7:00 pm-8:05 am

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/11

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$1,044

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 11/19

8:40 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/1

10:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$1,068

MiamiCape Town

MIA - CPT

MIACPT

Miami

jue. 9/18

10:28 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 22m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/21

8:05 pm-11:01 am

1 stop20h 56m

$1,085

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

jue. 2/26

10:29 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 41m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/24

8:50 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$1,350

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

sáb. 2/14

5:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 2/24

9:30 pm-10:47 am

1 stop20h 17m

$1,351

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

dom. 3/1

7:48 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 22m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/17

8:50 pm-9:31 am

1 stop18h 41m

$1,356

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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 March, then departing from United States during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,355.

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 Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $1,413. 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 $1,963.

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.

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 $1,360 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 $1,153 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Cape Town flight.

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Best Price Found

$1,128

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

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 $1,128. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,335.
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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    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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7.2
861 reviews
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7.3
3,968 reviews
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7.4
664 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $908Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $939Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,960 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $942Free CancellationRating
6.9
281 reviews
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7.4
8,937 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $979Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,361 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $980Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,385 reviews
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7.5
1,731 reviews
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