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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R10 569

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jul 23 — Jul 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to California

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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 23 June 2026.

Sun 21/620:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop37h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 4/76:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/6R16 296
Tue 13/1020:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop22h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 26/1010:47
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6R16 444
Sat 20/619:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 36m
United Airlines
Fri 3/77:05
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6R16 477
Sun 21/620:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 4/78:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/6R16 493
Thu 25/619:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop36h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 8/710:39
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop43h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R16 510
Fri 19/620:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 42m
United Airlines
Thu 2/76:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6R16 592
Tue 27/1020:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 59m
United Airlines
Thu 12/118:17
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R16 657
Sun 21/620:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 12m
Delta
Sat 4/75:50
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops27h 00m
Delta
Deal found 18/6R16 690
Tue 7/720:00
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 25/723:59
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6R16 789
Fri 26/620:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 10/714:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop42h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/6R16 789
Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Wed 11/1115:10
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 40m
KLM
Deal found 22/6R16 822
Tue 7/720:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 47m
United Airlines
Thu 23/723:30
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops32h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6R16 822

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 23 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 444

One-way from

R10 569

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 975
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/10-24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 49m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R18 414 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 612 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-11:09

1 stop23h 19m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

5:00-16:10

2 stops25h 10m

R16 739

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:10-5:50

1 stop28h 40m

R16 822

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

14:20-5:50

2 stops29h 30m

R16 871

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-16:02

1 stop28h 12m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:00-18:35

1 stop24h 35m

R17 183

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

20:05-11:55

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

5:55-21:25

2 stops30h 30m

R17 642

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

19:50-0:57

2 stops38h 07m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

22:35-17:10

2 stops33h 35m

R17 806

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

20:05-16:41

1 stop29h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 21/10

23:25-17:50

2 stops33h 25m

R17 806

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

20:50-16:41

1 stop29h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/1

22:10-18:35

1 stop34h 25m

R17 823

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

19:50-1:15

2 stops38h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

0:45-17:10

2 stops31h 25m

R17 839

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

7:00-17:50

1 stop25h 50m

R18 003

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R9 896). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 279). 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?

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 64 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 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 23 June 2026.
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
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 409 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 874 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 19m. Fly via United Airlines, KLM, or Delta 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 658. Turkish Airlines flights start at R9 888 while deals on Emirates start at R13 792 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 - Ontario or Cape Town Intl - San Francisco, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R9 896). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 279). 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 23 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR13 215AverageR17 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 422AverageR16 730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 097AverageR17 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 832AverageR19 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 054AverageR16 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 279AverageR18 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 447AverageR20 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 025AverageR21 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 534AverageR23 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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