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.

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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

Historically, on average around 35% 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 178 minutes.

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

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Hahn Air are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Cape Town Intl

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 35% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

As of January 2026, 2 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.

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

As of January 2026, 17 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 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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 18h 27m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Cape Town takes 19h 32m 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.

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 January 2026, there are 15 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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9:50 pm - 11:50 am

BOS

CPT

32h 00m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 7:55 pm

CPT

BOS

33h 20m

1 stop

$823Turkish Airlines

mié., may. 6 - mié., may. 13

9:50 pm - 11:50 am

BOS

CPT

32h 00m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 7:55 pm

CPT

BOS

33h 20m

1 stop

$851Turkish Airlines

jue., abr. 9 - mar., abr. 28

6:30 pm - 12:10 pm

SFO

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

6:55 pm - 4:00 pm

CPT

SFO

30h 05m

1 stop

$854American Airlines

lun., mar. 9 - lun., mar. 16

7:30 pm - 11:00 am

SFO

CPT

30h 30m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 1:50 pm

CPT

SFO

28h 00m

1 stop

$855American Airlines

sáb., may. 9 - mar., may. 12

7:54 pm - 12:10 pm

BWI

CPT

33h 16m

2 stops

6:55 pm - 6:45 pm

CPT

BWI

30h 50m

1 stop

$868British Airways

lun., feb. 23 - mié., mar. 4

7:41 pm - 10:20 am

DCA

CPT

31h 39m

2 stops

6:55 pm - 6:33 pm

CPT

DCA

29h 38m

2 stops

$878British Airways

sáb., feb. 28 - dom., mar. 15

10:00 pm - 2:35 pm

JFK

CPT

34h 35m

2 stops

3:25 pm - 8:00 pm

CPT

JFK

34h 35m

2 stops

$1,002Ethiopian Air

mié., may. 6 - vie., may. 15

10:35 am - 2:35 pm

ATL

CPT

22h 00m

1 stop

1:50 pm - 8:00 am

CPT

ATL

24h 10m

1 stop

$1,024Ethiopian Air

mar., mar. 10 - lun., mar. 23

8:50 am - 7:15 pm

LGA

CPT

28h 25m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 9:42 pm

CPT

LGA

30h 12m

1 stop

$1,259Delta

sáb., mar. 14 - jue., mar. 26

9:05 am - 7:15 pm

LGA

CPT

27h 10m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 10:43 pm

CPT

LGA

31h 13m

1 stop

$1,264Delta

lun., mar. 2 - dom., mar. 15

Kenya Airways flights from United States to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways

Apr 21

IAD1:19 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

66h 26m

3 stops

CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl

Apr 28

CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl

33h 38m

3 stops

IAD6:08 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$857

Kenya Airways

Mar 24

BOS8:59 pmBoston Logan Intl

58h 36m

3 stops

CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl

Apr 2

CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl

33h 57m

3 stops

BOS6:27 pmBoston Logan Intl

$941

Kenya Airways

Feb 1

IAD7:49 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

58h 46m

3 stops

CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 10

CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl

28h 18m

3 stops

IAD11:43 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$943

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Mar 9

BOS9:40 pmBoston Logan Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Mar 16

CPT7:00 pmCape Town Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

BOS2:55 pmBoston Logan Intl

$996

Qatar Airways

Feb 9

BOS8:40 pmBoston Logan Intl

37h 45m

1 stop

CPT5:25 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 16

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

32h 45m

1 stop

BOS2:20 pmBoston Logan Intl

$999

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Mar 8

BOS9:40 pmBoston Logan Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Mar 15

CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl

26h 00m

1 stop

BOS2:55 pmBoston Logan Intl

$1,035

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BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

mié. 5/6

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 5/13

4:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$823

BostonCape Town

BOS - CPT

BOSCPT

Boston Logan Intl

jue. 4/9

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 4/28

4:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$851

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

lun. 3/9

6:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 3/16

6:55 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$854

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

sáb. 5/9

7:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/12

6:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$855

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 2/23

7:54 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 16m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 3/4

6:55 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$868

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 2/28

7:41 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 39m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 3/15

6:55 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$878

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 5/6

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 5/15

3:25 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,002

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mar. 3/10

10:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 3/23

1:50 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 10m

$1,024

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

sáb. 3/14

8:50 am-7:15 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 3/26

9:30 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop30h 12m

$1,259

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

lun. 3/2

9:05 am-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 3/15

9:30 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop31h 13m

$1,264

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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 November, then departing from United States during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,343.

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 Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,609.

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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 $1,344 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 $1,130 on momondo.

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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 $1,338.

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 in Cape Town. From United States there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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As of January 2026, there are 15 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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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 70.20% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 27.09%, Boeing 777 at 0.99%, and Airbus A330 at 0.49%.

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There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to Cape Town Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 48% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Cape Town flight.

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

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Hahn Air are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Cape Town Intl

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

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

Historically, on average around 35% 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 178 minutes.

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.

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. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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 35% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

As of January 2026, 2 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.

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

As of January 2026, 17 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 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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