Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R10 681

CPT — LAX
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to California

Fri 6/1120:50 -
1 stop33h 16m
Sun 22/116:00 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 5/11R16 187
Thu 12/1120:50 -
1 stop32h 51m
Mon 16/1112:48 -
1 stop19h 47m
Deal found 9/11R16 335
Sat 7/1121:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Sun 22/1114:05 -
1 stop42h 30m
Deal found 6/11R16 351
Sat 7/1121:00 -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 23/1111:30 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 6/11R16 351
Mon 9/1120:50 -
2 stops25h 13m
Wed 25/115:45 -
2 stops26h 50m
Deal found 8/11R16 401
Fri 6/1121:00 -
2 stops34h 55m
Sun 22/1114:05 -
1 stop42h 30m
Deal found 5/11R16 516
Thu 12/1120:50 -
1 stop24h 21m
Wed 25/1110:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 8/11R16 533
Sat 7/1121:00 -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 23/115:45 -
2 stops26h 50m
Deal found 5/11R16 549
Tue 22/1220:50 -
1 stop37h 09m
Tue 29/1222:55 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 7/11R16 846
Sat 7/1120:50 -
2 stops28h 39m
Mon 23/116:00 -
2 stops24h 10m
Deal found 6/11R16 961
Sat 14/1120:50 -
2 stops27h 15m
Mon 23/118:25 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 5/11R17 060
Mon 9/118:30 -
2 stops39h 40m
Wed 25/1115:20 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 8/11R17 093

Find flight deals from Cape Town to California

Round-trip from

R16 846

One-way from

R10 681

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 599
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/12-29/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 14m total
  • Cape Town to California
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 55m total
  • Cape Town to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 420 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 574 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

0:55-10:50

1 stop43h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 176

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

19:25-20:25

2 stops35h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 340

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/5

19:30-12:03

2 stops49h 33m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 555

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

18:10-16:35

2 stops32h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 917

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

23:10-15:15

2 stops50h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 950

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/3

17:15-17:30

1 stop33h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 593

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 253

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

17:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 253

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/3

14:00-16:55

2 stops35h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 961

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

14:00-16:35

2 stops36h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 209

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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 071). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 055). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to California flights typically cost between R15 972 and R17 340 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 846 on United Airlines (Dec 22–Dec 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 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, 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.

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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 28h. Fly via United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, or British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 15929 km between Cape Town and California. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to California?

  • 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 071). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 055). 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 273AverageR16 616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 438AverageR16 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 186AverageR16 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 080AverageR19 507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 242AverageR18 945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 497AverageR21 779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 523AverageR20 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 620AverageR23 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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