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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R8 413

CPT — LAX
Nov 18 — Nov 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to California

Fri 16/1023:45 -
1 stop46h 25m
Thu 29/1014:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 15/10R15 213
Fri 30/1020:50 -
1 stop34h 50m
Mon 2/1119:00 -
2 stops31h 05m
Deal found 16/10R15 262
Sun 29/1121:00 -
1 stop33h 15m
Sun 6/1212:36 -
1 stop19h 59m
Deal found 15/10R15 575
Tue 20/1023:45 -
1 stop30h 20m
Tue 27/1023:05 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 15/10R15 658
Tue 17/1121:00 -
1 stop27h 10m
Sat 5/1210:27 -
1 stop22h 08m
Deal found 17/10R15 691
Mon 9/1120:50 -
1 stop31h 44m
Sun 22/1122:05 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 16/10R15 707
Fri 16/1023:45 -
2 stops33h 11m
Thu 29/108:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 15/10R15 723
Mon 19/1023:45 -
2 stops29h 45m
Mon 2/1111:10 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 18/10R15 855
Fri 16/1020:05 -
2 stops29h 09m
Thu 29/109:46 -
2 stops23h 49m
Deal found 15/10R16 003
Fri 30/1020:50 -
1 stop32h 16m
Mon 9/1111:51 -
1 stop20h 44m
Deal found 19/10R16 036
Sat 17/1023:45 -
1 stop30h 20m
Sat 31/1014:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 16/10R16 168
Thu 19/1117:15 -
1 stop33h 20m
Thu 3/1218:30 -
1 stop42h 30m
Deal found 16/10R16 217

Find flight deals from Cape Town to California

Round-trip from

R15 262

One-way from

R8 413

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 580
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 30/10-2/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 55m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R49 296 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 860 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

17:15-16:35

1 stop33h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 693

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

17:15-16:30

1 stop33h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 006

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

14:00-10:50

2 stops30h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 269

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

14:00-16:30

2 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 159

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

18:25-16:35

2 stops32h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 883

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

13:15-14:20

1 stop34h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 998

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

12:35-12:40

1 stop34h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 295

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

12:20-20:32

3 stops42h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 353

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

7:20-12:44

2 stops39h 24m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 814

Cape TownOakland

CPT Cape Town Intl - OAK Oakland

CPTOAK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

12:35-17:52

2 stops39h 17m

Oakland

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 900

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R16 053). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 046). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to California flights typically cost between R15 987 and R17 749 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 575 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 29–Dec 6).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to California?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to California, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
696 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 457 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 712 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 390 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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 32h 16m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Delta, 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 482. Turkish Airlines flights start at R11 067 while deals on Emirates start at R13 837 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 - Ontario, 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 R16 053). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 046). 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 8 airlines flying from Cape Town to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR13 257AverageR16 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 422AverageR16 277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 146AverageR16 602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 836AverageR18 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 976AverageR18 971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 503AverageR20 526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 390AverageR23 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 597AverageR23 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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