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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R9 980

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Sep 10 — Sep 171
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 11 August 2026.

Sun 23/820:05 -
1 stop34h 55m
Sat 5/98:00 -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 8/8R15 634
Sun 23/820:05 -
1 stop34h 55m
Sat 5/96:00 -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 9/8R16 104
Tue 1/920:05 -
1 stop30h 15m
Mon 7/97:00 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 8/8R16 104
Sun 23/820:00 -
1 stop24h 32m
Sat 5/95:00 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 8/8R16 364
Thu 27/819:50 -
2 stops26h 10m
Wed 9/98:45 -
2 stops23h 25m
Deal found 11/8R16 380
Fri 28/820:00 -
2 stops25h 50m
Wed 9/97:00 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 11/8R16 380
Mon 10/819:50 -
2 stops26h 10m
Sun 23/87:00 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 9/8R16 396
Thu 27/819:50 -
1 stop27h 59m
Sat 12/98:17 -
1 stop22h 03m
Deal found 10/8R16 428
Sat 5/919:50 -
2 stops31h 14m
Wed 16/98:45 -
2 stops23h 25m
Deal found 8/8R16 461
Tue 27/1020:50 -
1 stop23h 59m
Thu 12/118:25 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 10/8R16 493
Tue 8/920:00 -
2 stops26h 47m
Tue 22/923:30 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 9/8R16 590
Fri 25/920:00 -
2 stops31h 24m
Fri 2/1021:30 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 11/8R16 704

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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 634

One-way from

R9 980

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 032
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/8-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 45m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 957 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 105 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 11 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:05-22:00

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

8:00-17:50

1 stop24h 50m

R15 634

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:05-22:00

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

6:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

R16 104

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:00-13:00

2 stops26h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

7:00-15:20

2 stops23h 20m

R16 364

Cape TownOntario

CPT Cape Town Intl - ONT Ontario

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/8

20:00-12:50

2 stops25h 50m

Ontario

Wed 9/9

7:00-17:10

2 stops25h 10m

R16 380

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

19:50-18:04

2 stops31h 14m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

8:45-17:10

2 stops23h 25m

R16 461
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-11:49

1 stop23h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:25-16:10

1 stop21h 45m

R16 493

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

20:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

21:30-15:20

1 stop32h 50m

R16 704

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJC San Jose

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

20:00-22:50

2 stops35h 50m

San Jose

Tue 15/9

6:30-17:10

3 stops49h 40m

R16 704

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

7:40-11:45

1 stop37h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R16 833

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

20:00-17:42

2 stops30h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

8:15-18:00

1 stop23h 45m

R16 866

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 R15 732). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 370). 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 764 and R22 617 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 104 on Virgin Atlantic (Sept 1–Sept 7).

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 84 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 11 August 2026.
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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 557 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 557 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 557 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 557 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 557 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 479 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 557 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 110 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 557 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 26h. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Delta, or United Airlines 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 331. Turkish Airlines flights start at R10 890 while deals on Emirates start at R13 616 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R15 732). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 370). 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

Discover the top 8 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 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR13 046AverageR16 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 237AverageR16 494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 904AverageR16 080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 583AverageR19 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 071AverageR18 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 224AverageR20 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 794AverageR22 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 638AverageR23 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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