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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R11 047

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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 22 March 2026.

Thu 5/1120:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 25/1123:55
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops30h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R16 757
Thu 5/1120:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 49m
United Airlines
Fri 27/1122:35
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R16 791
Tue 21/420:00
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 28/423:59
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/3R16 825
Thu 5/1120:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops26h 19m
United Airlines
Thu 26/116:35
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R16 876
Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 26/510:55
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops37h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/3R16 944
Sun 8/1120:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop26h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 28/1121:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R17 029
Thu 5/1120:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 30/1121:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R17 080
Tue 5/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 12/512:15
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops39h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/3R17 624
Sun 8/1120:35
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 46m
British Airways
Sat 28/1115:30
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops30h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 18/3R17 828
Sun 8/1120:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 1/1221:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R18 134
Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 10/513:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop34h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/3R18 457
Mon 14/1221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop36h 02m
Delta
Sat 9/123:50
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Delta
Deal found 18/3R18 542

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 248

One-way from

R11 047

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 066
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • Cape Town to California
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25/5
  • 25/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 54m total
  • Cape Town to California
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 555 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 22 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:00-18:57

2 stops31h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

23:59-17:10

2 stops32h 11m

R16 825

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

8:00-16:30

1 stop41h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

19:35-20:55

1 stop40h 20m

R18 576

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

23:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 30/8

23:25-17:50

2 stops33h 25m

R18 593

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-16:24

2 stops29h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 25/5

19:48-21:25

2 stops64h 37m

R18 610
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-16:38

1 stop29h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

13:50-21:25

1 stop22h 35m

R18 729

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:05-19:40

1 stop32h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

23:55-21:25

2 stops36h 30m

R19 511

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

23:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 30/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop40h 00m

R20 276

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

16:45-21:25

1 stop43h 40m

R20 394

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

23:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 30/6

9:10-21:25

2 stops27h 15m

R20 479

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

7:15-21:25

2 stops29h 10m

R20 513

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R13 426). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 384). 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 22 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
3 542 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
3 542 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
1 477 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
682 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
9 455 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
4 268 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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 28h 20m. Fly via United Airlines, SWISS, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 15826 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 691. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 846 while deals on Emirates start at R13 698 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 - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R13 426). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 384). 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 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 994AverageR16 606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 678AverageR18 361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 261AverageR19 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 497AverageR16 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 576AverageR18 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 901AverageR19 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 666AverageR21 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 910AverageR22 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 603AverageR24 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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