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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R9 933

CPT — LAX
Oct 29 — Nov 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to California

Tue 29/920:05 -
1 stop32h 53m
Tue 10/1116:40 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 26/9R14 703
Fri 16/1023:45 -
1 stop25h 10m
Thu 29/1011:45 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 28/9R15 260
Tue 13/1020:05 -
1 stop33h 01m
Sat 24/1017:55 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 25/9R15 293
Fri 16/1023:45 -
1 stop27h 00m
Thu 29/1014:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 29/9R15 473
Mon 9/1121:00 -
1 stop33h 15m
Mon 16/118:00 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 25/9R15 670
Thu 19/1120:50 -
1 stop31h 44m
Thu 3/1222:05 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 27/9R15 752
Sun 1/1120:50 -
1 stop35h 45m
Sun 15/1122:05 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 26/9R15 785
Tue 20/1020:05 -
1 stop29h 57m
Thu 3/129:59 -
2 stops40h 06m
Deal found 28/9R15 949
Tue 6/1020:05 -
1 stop34h 50m
Wed 28/106:00 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 28/9R16 129
Fri 16/1020:05 -
1 stop28h 54m
Thu 29/106:00 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 24/9R16 162
Fri 25/1220:50 -
1 stop34h 03m
Fri 8/122:05 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 28/9R16 162
Sun 13/1220:50 -
1 stop24h 34m
Sun 17/15:45 -
3 stops26h 15m
Deal found 25/9R16 342

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Round-trip from

R15 260

One-way from

R9 933

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 145
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 16/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 00m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R47 586 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 686 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/12

17:15-16:30

1 stop33h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 162

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

19:25-20:40

3 stops59h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 244
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

17:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 884

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

17:15-16:35

1 stop33h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 998

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

14:00-17:30

2 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 441

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

23:45-15:55

1 stop25h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

11:45-18:35

1 stop21h 50m

R15 260

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:05-20:06

1 stop33h 01m

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

17:55-12:05

1 stop33h 10m

R15 293

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-15:59

1 stop28h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 457

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

21:00-20:15

1 stop33h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/11

8:00-18:35

1 stop24h 35m

R15 670

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJC San Jose

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

20:50-19:12

1 stop32h 22m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 900

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Cheapflights Insights

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 R15 965). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 948). 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 916 and R17 670 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 473 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 16–Oct 29).

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 83 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,Delta, 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
1 578 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Delta
7,8
Good
8 610 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 256 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
3 729 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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 25h 10m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, or British Airways 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 440. Turkish Airlines flights start at R11 018 while deals on Emirates start at R13 796 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 R15 965). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 948). 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 199AverageR16 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 358AverageR16 908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 079AverageR16 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 766AverageR18 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 901AverageR19 275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 426AverageR20 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 847AverageR24 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 510AverageR23 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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