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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R9 974

CPT — LAX
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to California

Fri 2/1020:05 -
1 stop34h 34m
Sun 18/1018:38 -
2 stops27h 52m
Deal found 14/9R15 453
Fri 9/1020:05 -
1 stop32h 28m
Sun 25/1018:10 -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 11/9R15 662
Tue 20/1020:05 -
1 stop32h 28m
Tue 24/1122:05 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 10/9R15 743
Sun 13/920:05 -
1 stop36h 52m
Wed 11/1123:59 -
1 stop32h 36m
Deal found 11/9R16 113
Mon 19/1023:45 -
1 stop25h 10m
Mon 26/1016:15 -
2 stops34h 50m
Deal found 10/9R16 178
Sat 12/919:50 -
2 stops31h 35m
Sat 19/97:00 -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 11/9R16 258
Fri 16/1023:45 -
1 stop29h 25m
Sat 24/1012:29 -
1 stop21h 06m
Deal found 12/9R16 274
Mon 19/1019:50 -
2 stops29h 40m
Mon 26/1010:46 -
1 stop20h 24m
Deal found 10/9R16 339
Mon 16/1122:00 -
2 stops47h 41m
Tue 1/1211:49 -
2 stops38h 16m
Deal found 10/9R16 403
Sun 15/1120:50 -
2 stops28h 45m
Tue 1/1211:49 -
2 stops38h 16m
Deal found 10/9R16 419
Fri 6/1120:50 -
1 stop25h 52m
Fri 13/1123:59 -
1 stop32h 36m
Deal found 10/9R16 435
Tue 27/1020:50 -
1 stop24h 04m
Thu 12/118:25 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 11/9R16 484

Find flight deals from Cape Town to California

Round-trip from

R15 291

One-way from

R9 974

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 838
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 2/10-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 28m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R50 177 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 881 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownOntario

CPT Cape Town Intl - ONT Ontario

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

19:30-18:00

2 stops31h 30m

Ontario

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 698

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:00-13:50

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 987

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

17:20-16:30

1 stop33h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 455

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

17:15-17:30

1 stop33h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 455

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

19:30-12:02

3 stops49h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 680

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

10:40-7:50

2 stops55h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 696

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

0:55-10:50

1 stop43h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 712

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

0:55-10:50

1 stop43h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 712

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 728

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

16:35-11:40

1 stop28h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 728

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to California

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Cheapflights Insights

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 662). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 576). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to California flights typically cost between R16 419 and R20 899 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 662 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 9–Oct 25).

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 83 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,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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
1 579 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 579 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 579 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 579 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 470 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 579 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 212 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 579 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 579 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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 03m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or British Airways 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 280. Turkish Airlines flights start at R10 831 while deals on Emirates start at R13 542 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R15 662). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 576). 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
DeltaCheapestR12 975AverageR16 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 216AverageR15 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 823AverageR16 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 498AverageR18 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 983AverageR18 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 130AverageR20 343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 527AverageR24 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 179AverageR22 455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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