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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R11 073

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
May 5 — May 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 April 2026.

Tue 20/1020:00
CPT
-
LAS
2 stops30h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 16/1119:30
LAS
-
CPT
3 stops36h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4R17 033
Fri 24/420:00
CPT
-
SNA
2 stops47h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 3/116:50
SNA
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4R17 609
Wed 21/1017:55
CPT
-
LAS
2 stops38h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 10/115:45
LAS
-
CPT
2 stops26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4R18 184
Mon 18/516:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/520:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R18 489
Fri 24/420:00
CPT
-
SNA
2 stops47h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 1/1119:50
SNA
-
CPT
2 stops34h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4R18 726
Wed 2/1217:15
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/118:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R18 794
Mon 18/516:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/620:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R18 845
Sun 25/1020:50
CPT
-
LAS
1 stop22h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 16/117:17
LAS
-
CPT
2 stops22h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4R18 879
Tue 19/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 26/518:45
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R18 913
Sun 25/1020:50
CPT
-
LAS
1 stop22h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 9/110:59
LAS
-
CPT
2 stops31h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4R18 980
Tue 13/1020:00
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops31h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1122:30
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4R19 116
Wed 16/919:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/916:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R19 420

Find flight deals from Cape Town to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to California flight deals. Data was last updated 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 609

One-way from

R11 073

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 505
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/4-7/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 84h 51m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

16:35-18:15

1 stop34h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 25/5

20:10-11:50

1 stop30h 40m

R18 862

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

16:35-18:15

1 stop34h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

20:10-11:50

1 stop30h 40m

R19 928

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

19:30-18:44

2 stops32h 14m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/7

16:20-17:30

1 stop40h 10m

R22 045

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

8:20-21:25

2 stops28h 05m

R22 146

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

San Diego

Wed 27/5

6:15-21:25

2 stops30h 10m

R22 180

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

23:15-22:41

2 stops32h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/5

6:00-21:25

2 stops30h 25m

R22 891

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

16:35-9:22

2 stops49h 47m

San Jose

Mon 25/5

8:00-11:50

2 stops42h 50m

R23 518

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

20:00-14:15

1 stop27h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/12

15:35-11:40

1 stop34h 05m

R23 670
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:05-14:16

1 stop27h 11m

Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

9:25-21:25

2 stops27h 00m

R24 060

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

7:40-18:03

2 stops43h 23m

San Diego

Wed 27/5

7:30-21:25

2 stops28h 55m

R24 415

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to California

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R13 376). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 322). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 5 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 298 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 547 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 32h 14m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, or KLM to get the fastest option. There are 16069 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 R6 666. Qatar Airways flights start at R10 204 while deals on Emirates start at R13 647 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 - San Francisco or Cape Town Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R13 376). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 322). 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 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 930AverageR17 262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 600AverageR18 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 189AverageR19 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 435AverageR16 803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 514AverageR17 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 838AverageR19 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 596AverageR21 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 669AverageR22 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 767AverageR25 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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