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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R13 193

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
5月 5 — 5月 121
1 adult

Cheap 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 30 4月 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 820

One-way from

R13 193

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 097
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 15/5-24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 05m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 14/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R49 643 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 549 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 4月 2025.

周二 13/519:00CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 10mSWISS
周日 25/514:20SFO - CPT
2 stops41h 25mSWISS
Deal found 30/4R17 820
周日 11/520:05CPT - ONT
1 stop35h 24mDelta
周六 24/512:18ONT - CPT
1 stop20h 32mDelta
Deal found 30/4R18 006
周二 13/520:05CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mDelta
周一 19/56:15SFO - CPT
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 30/4R18 062
周日 11/520:05CPT - LAS
1 stop24h 15mDelta
周日 18/522:45LAS - CPT
1 stop34h 05mDelta
Deal found 30/4R18 062
周三 4/623:15CPT - LAX
2 stops32h 16mDelta
周三 11/621:45LAX - CPT
1 stop35h 05mDelta
Deal found 30/4R18 155
周一 12/519:50CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 56mUnited Airlines
周日 25/513:20SFO - CPT
1 stop35h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4R18 285
周一 19/519:50CPT - LAX
2 stops28h 44mUnited Airlines
周五 30/514:55LAX - CPT
1 stop33h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4R18 285
周二 13/514:00CPT - SFO
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
周二 20/510:00SFO - CPT
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R18 452
周一 19/514:00CPT - LAX
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
周五 30/58:35LAX - CPT
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R18 452
周二 13/514:00CPT - SFO
2 stops31h 50mAir France
周三 21/520:25SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 15mAir France
Deal found 30/4R18 526
周一 12/516:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
周二 20/518:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R19 270
周二 13/518:25CPT - LAS
2 stops28h 00mKLM
周三 21/59:45LAS - CPT
2 stops26h 40mKLM
Deal found 30/4R19 400

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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 30 4月 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to California that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

周二 13/5

19:00-16:10

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

周六 24/5

19:30-16:45

2 stops36h 15m

R17 820

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

周日 11/5

20:05-22:29

1 stop35h 24m

Ontario

周六 24/5

12:18-17:50

1 stop20h 32m

R18 006

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

周二 13/5

20:05-16:10

2 stops29h 05m

San Francisco

周日 25/5

23:59-17:50

1 stop32h 51m

R18 062

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

周日 11/5

20:05-11:20

1 stop24h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

周日 18/5

22:45-17:50

1 stop34h 05m

R18 062

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

周三 4/6

23:15-14:50

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

周三 11/6

21:45-17:50

1 stop35h 05m

R18 155

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

周一 12/5

19:50-11:40

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

周日 25/5

13:20-9:30

1 stop35h 10m

R18 285

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

周一 19/5

19:50-15:34

2 stops28h 44m

Los Angeles

周五 30/5

14:55-9:30

1 stop33h 35m

R18 285

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

周二 13/5

14:00-12:50

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

周二 20/5

10:00-21:25

2 stops26h 25m

R18 452

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

周一 19/5

14:00-11:20

2 stops30h 20m

Los Angeles

周五 30/5

8:35-21:25

2 stops27h 50m

R18 452

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

周二 13/5

14:00-12:50

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

周三 21/5

20:25-12:40

2 stops31h 15m

R18 526

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 R924). Flying from Cape Town to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 4月 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 30 4月 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to California, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 934 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 588 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • 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 R13 193. Kenya Airways flights start at R17 541 while deals on Delta start at R17 579 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 - 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 R924). Flying from Cape Town to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to California

Discover the top 10 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 30 4月 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR12 198AverageR25 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR16 690AverageR23 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 926AverageR18 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 956AverageR21 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR17 150AverageR18 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR17 264AverageR19 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR17 622AverageR24 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 614AverageR24 320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR19 765AverageR26 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 886AverageR24 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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