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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R9 083

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Apr 11 — Apr 181
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 12 March 2026.

Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop29h 33m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 3/514:40
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop42h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/3R15 023
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop29h 33m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 2/59:25
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/3R15 138
Sun 19/420:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 26/48:15
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3R15 580
Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 02m
United Airlines
Sun 24/521:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/3R15 612
Thu 23/419:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 30/420:07
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 629
Sun 19/420:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 3/523:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3R15 661
Fri 8/57:40
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop40h 05m
KLM
Thu 28/510:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 40m
KLM
Deal found 9/3R16 038
Tue 21/420:00
CPT
-
SJC
2 stops34h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 28/415:45
SJC
-
CPT
2 stops62h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3R16 054
Wed 22/423:15
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 30m
KLM
Wed 29/48:10
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops28h 15m
KLM
Deal found 8/3R16 071
Mon 12/1019:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 26/108:10
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/3R16 103
Sun 19/420:00
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop38h 17m
United Airlines
Sun 3/521:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3R16 120
Tue 21/420:00
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops27h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 28/423:52
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3R16 136

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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 023

One-way from

R9 083

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 036
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/4-3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 43m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 339 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-17:23

2 stops30h 23m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 26/4

8:15-17:10

2 stops23h 55m

R15 580

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-17:23

2 stops30h 23m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 3/5

23:20-15:20

1 stop31h 00m

R15 661

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:00-21:08

2 stops34h 08m

San Jose

Tue 28/4

15:45-15:20

2 stops62h 35m

R16 054

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-1:35

2 stops38h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

21:30-15:20

1 stop32h 50m

R16 120
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:05-10:58

1 stop23h 53m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

7:35-21:25

2 stops28h 50m

R16 201

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:05-22:20

2 stops35h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 16/5

16:45-5:50

1 stop28h 05m

R16 218

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

23:45-18:00

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 22/5

21:54-21:25

2 stops38h 31m

R16 300

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:00-14:53

2 stops27h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:38-17:10

2 stops33h 32m

R16 332

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-11:40

1 stop28h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

13:25-11:50

1 stop37h 25m

R16 709

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-11:40

1 stop28h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

20:10-11:50

1 stop30h 40m

R16 741

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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 R14 336). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 776). 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.

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 12 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andVirgin Atlantic 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
3 540 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 418 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 253 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 23h 53m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Turkish Airlines 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 443. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 481 while deals on Emirates start at R13 190 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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R14 336). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 776). 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 12 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 438AverageR15 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 097AverageR17 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 658AverageR19 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 886AverageR16 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 962AverageR17 512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 274AverageR18 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 961AverageR20 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 208AverageR22 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 076AverageR23 137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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