How long is the flight from Cape Town to California?

There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to California in 26h 55m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, SWISS, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 16486 km between Cape Town and California. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to California one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 878. Delta flights start at R16 566 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at R16 931 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to California?

When deciding which route to take from Cape Town to California, consider Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles, Cape Town Intl - Ontario or Cape Town Intl - San Diego, as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to California?

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to California are Air France, British Airways and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to California?

Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to California. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to California that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to California?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to California.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to California?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R10 106+ Flights from Cape Town to California

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to California

Round-trip from	R15 160
One-way from	R10 106
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 890

Virgin Atlantic
27/10-9/11
2 total stops
51h 16m total
Cape Town to California

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5/10
2 total stops
41h 33m total
Cape Town to California

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R9 971 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 625 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Mon 27/1021:30CPT - SFO

1 stop30h 26mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 9/1112:25SFO - CPT

1 stop20h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R15 160

Fri 19/920:05CPT - SAN

1 stop31h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 25/912:07SAN - CPT

1 stop20h 43mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9R15 385

Thu 30/1021:30CPT - SAN

1 stop30h 02mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 6/1112:00SAN - CPT

1 stop21h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R15 403

Mon 27/1020:50CPT - SFO

2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/1121:20SFO - CPT

1 stop32h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R16 236

Wed 15/1014:00CPT - LAX

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1011:19LAX - CPT

1 stop22h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R16 792

Fri 31/1020:50CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 7/1116:30SFO - CPT

1 stop33h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R16 809

Mon 27/1023:35CPT - SFO

1 stop26h 55mSWISS

Sun 9/1119:25SFO - CPT

2 stops36h 05mSWISS

Deal found 17/9R16 879

Wed 22/108:40CPT - LAX

1 stop40h 50mSWISS

Mon 3/1119:10LAX - CPT

2 stops35h 35mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R16 913

Thu 30/1023:10CPT - LAX

1 stop25h 25mDelta

Thu 6/1116:35LAX - CPT

1 stop33h 30mDelta

Deal found 15/9R16 931

Fri 31/1020:50CPT - LAS

2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines

Fri 7/1119:45LAS - CPT

2 stops34h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R16 948

Mon 27/1020:50CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mDelta

Sun 9/1118:53SFO - CPT

2 stops31h 12mDelta

Deal found 17/9R16 966

Thu 23/1019:50CPT - LAX

1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/117:00LAX - CPT

2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 983

Best flights from Cape Town to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Mon 27/1021:30CPT - SFO

1 stop30h 26mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 9/1112:25SFO - CPT

1 stop20h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R15 160

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Fri 17/1020:00CPT - LAX

2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines

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Mon 27/1020:50CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mDelta

Sun 9/1118:53SFO - CPT

2 stops31h 12mDelta

Deal found 17/9R16 966

Thu 20/1117:15CPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 24/1118:50SFO - CPT

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Thu 13/1118:55CPT - SMF

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Mon 17/1112:15SMF - CPT

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Wed 5/1120:35CPT - SAN

2 stops29h 19mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops33h 22mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop27h 50mVirgin Atlantic

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Thu 30/1023:10CPT - SAN

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Thu 30/1023:10CPT - SAN

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1 stop25h 15mVirgin Atlantic

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1 stop35h 25mUnited Airlines

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1 stop31h 25mUnited Airlines

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1 stop39h 50mDelta

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2 stops31h 26mBritish Airways

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Fri 26/1221:30CPT - ONT

1 stop23h 10mDelta

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1 stop34h 45mDelta

Deal found 17/9R17 104

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1 stop25h 50mUnited Airlines

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1 stop32h 10mUnited Airlines

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2 stops37h 14mBritish Airways

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2 stops37h 53mBritish Airways

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Tue 23/1221:30CPT - ONT

1 stop23h 10mDelta

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1 stop34h 45mDelta

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Mon 22/1221:30CPT - ONT

1 stop23h 10mDelta

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2 stops29h 51mBritish Airways

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Deal found 16/9R24 050

Fri 31/107:55CPT - SFO

2 stops35h 47mDelta

Fri 7/1116:30SFO - CPT

1 stop33h 35mDelta

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Thu 13/1121:30CPT - SNA

1 stop34h 58mVirgin Atlantic

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1 stop26h 30mVirgin Atlantic

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Sun 12/1020:05CPT - SAN

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2 stops31h 40mDelta

Deal found 16/9R17 903

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to California. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 19/920:05CPT - SAN

1 stop31h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 25/912:07SAN - CPT

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Deal found 16/9R15 385

Wed 15/1014:00CPT - LAX

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop22h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R16 792

Fri 17/1020:00CPT - LAX

2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines

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Deal found 17/9R16 931

Fri 17/1019:30CPT - LAX

1 stop26h 45mDelta

Fri 24/1021:20LAX - CPT

1 stop25h 35mDelta

Deal found 17/9R16 966

Wed 22/108:40CPT - LAX

1 stop40h 50mSWISS

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2 stops35h 35mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R16 913

Thu 23/1019:50CPT - LAX

1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines

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Mon 27/1021:30CPT - SFO

1 stop30h 26mVirgin Atlantic

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1 stop20h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/9R15 160

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1 stop32h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R16 236

Mon 27/1023:35CPT - SFO

1 stop26h 55mSWISS

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Deal found 17/9R16 879

Mon 27/1020:50CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mDelta

Sun 9/1118:53SFO - CPT

2 stops31h 12mDelta

Deal found 17/9R16 966

Fri 31/1020:50CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 7/1116:30SFO - CPT

1 stop33h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R16 809

Fri 31/1020:50CPT - LAS

2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines

Fri 7/1119:45LAS - CPT

2 stops34h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R16 948

One-way flights from Cape Town to California
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sun 5/1023:55CPT - LAX

2 stops41h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 106

Mon 17/1119:00CPT - LAX

3 stops48h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R11 027

Mon 6/1013:00CPT - LAX

3 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R11 200

Fri 3/1023:55CPT - LAX

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Deal found 16/9R11 444

Fri 14/1112:35CPT - LAX

1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R11 513

Wed 29/1018:55CPT - LAX

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Deal found 15/9R11 530

Thu 13/1112:35CPT - LAX

1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 582

Wed 8/1016:35CPT - SFO

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R11 878

Sat 8/1118:55CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/9R11 895

Tue 7/1016:35CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 017

Mon 6/1016:35CPT - SFO

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 190

Mon 6/1023:45CPT - SFO

3 stops54h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 277

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

21:30-18:56

1 stop30h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

12:25-19:15

1 stop20h 50m

R15 160

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/10

14:00-13:15

2 stops32h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/10

11:19-19:15

1 stop22h 56m

R16 792

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

20:50-15:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

16:30-12:05

1 stop33h 35m

R16 809

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

23:35-17:30

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

19:25-17:30

2 stops36h 05m

R16 879

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

23:10-21:20

2 stops31h 10m

San Diego

Thu 6/11

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

R16 879

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

8:40-16:30

1 stop40h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/11

19:10-16:45

2 stops35h 35m

R16 913

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

20:00-16:00

2 stops29h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 24/10

19:20-16:10

2 stops35h 50m

R16 931

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

20:50-15:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

18:53-12:05

2 stops31h 12m

R16 966

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/10

19:50-17:23

2 stops30h 33m

Ontario

Mon 3/11

6:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R16 983

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

23:10-19:08

2 stops28h 58m

San Diego

Thu 6/11

9:45-19:15

2 stops23h 30m

R17 035

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 059). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to California as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andUnited Airlines from Cape Town to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 339 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 926 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 965 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to California?
Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to California. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to California?
There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to California in 26h 55m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, SWISS, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 16486 km between Cape Town and California. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to California one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 878. Delta flights start at R16 566 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at R16 931 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to California?
When deciding which route to take from Cape Town to California, consider Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles, Cape Town Intl - Ontario or Cape Town Intl - San Diego, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to California that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to California?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to California.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to California?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to California?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 059). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to California

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR11 399	AverageR23 327	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR15 597	AverageR17 818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 867	AverageR20 274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 961	AverageR17 737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	CheapestR16 026	AverageR17 812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Air France	CheapestR16 294	AverageR17 218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR16 312	AverageR20 819	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR18 412	AverageR20 354	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR18 584	AverageR22 491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 655	AverageR22 747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.