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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R9 515

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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 1 February 2026.

Sun 1/221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop36h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 15/212:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 691
Sun 1/221:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop34h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 15/211:47
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/1R14 755
Fri 8/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops31h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 29/58:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R14 755
Tue 17/321:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 24/317:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 771
Sun 1/221:30
CPT
-
LAS
1 stop31h 26m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 7/29:00
LAS
-
CPT
1 stop24h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 787
Thu 7/519:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 27/58:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1R14 851
Sun 1/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 15/27:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1R14 980
Mon 2/221:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop32h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 19/211:47
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/1R14 996
Thu 19/323:10
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop31h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 29/414:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop42h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/1R15 109
Sun 1/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 3/38:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 173
Tue 3/320:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 10/310:35
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R15 205
Tue 17/320:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops35h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 24/37:15
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops24h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1R15 301

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 1 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 755

One-way from

R9 515

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 687
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/5-29/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 713 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 687 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 February 2026.
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Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-18:10

2 stops31h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

8:20-17:10

1 stop23h 50m

R14 755

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-15:03

2 stops28h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

0:13-15:20

2 stops30h 07m

R14 851

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-15:31

2 stops28h 31m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/5

23:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

R14 851

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

19:50-16:03

2 stops29h 13m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

8:20-17:10

1 stop23h 50m

R14 851

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-13:43

2 stops26h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

21:18-15:20

1 stop33h 02m

R14 851

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

20:00-0:52

1 stop37h 52m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

0:13-15:20

2 stops30h 07m

R14 851

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

20:50-11:30

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

10:35-16:55

1 stop21h 20m

R15 205

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

20:50-21:20

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

6:00-16:55

2 stops25h 55m

R15 301

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

21:30-19:10

1 stop30h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

16:03-12:05

2 stops35h 02m

R15 526

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

21:30-19:40

1 stop31h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 24/3

16:05-12:05

2 stops35h 00m

R15 526

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R13 116). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 494). 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 1 February 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
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
3 494 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
9 220 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
4 215 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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 31h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, or Delta 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 Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 328. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 312 while deals on Emirates start at R12 955 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R13 116). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 494). 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 1 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 180AverageR15 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 673AverageR17 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR14 872AverageR16 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR15 055AverageR15 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR15 279AverageR19 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 538AverageR15 945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 960AverageR18 791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 640AverageR20 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 883AverageR21 139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 735AverageR22 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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