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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R11 261

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Dec 22 — Dec 291
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 November 2025.

Sun 23/1121:30CPT - LAS
1 stop33h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 29/1114:50LAS - CPT
1 stop42h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/11R15 661
Fri 28/1120:50CPT - LAS
2 stops29h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/126:00LAS - CPT
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11R16 718
Thu 25/1220:50CPT - SFO
1 stop31h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/18:35SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R16 752
Sat 22/1120:50CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/110:25LAX - CPT
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11R16 752
Fri 28/1120:50CPT - ONT
2 stops30h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/125:05ONT - CPT
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11R16 752
Fri 21/1120:50CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Mon 8/1222:30LAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/11R16 787
Sun 23/1120:50CPT - LAS
1 stop32h 00mDelta
Sat 29/1122:20LAS - CPT
2 stops34h 55mDelta
Deal found 21/11R16 804
Tue 2/1220:50CPT - LAX
1 stop28h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/120:55LAX - CPT
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R16 804
Tue 2/1220:50CPT - ONT
2 stops30h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/125:05ONT - CPT
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R16 804
Tue 2/1221:30CPT - LAX
2 stops44h 21mDelta
Fri 12/1222:30LAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 21/11R16 891
Wed 3/1223:45CPT - LAX
1 stop46h 00mDelta
Fri 12/1222:30LAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 21/11R16 960
Tue 2/1221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop29h 12mDelta
Tue 9/1217:45LAX - CPT
1 stop26h 05mDelta
Deal found 20/11R17 082

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 22 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 211

One-way from

R10 342

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 064
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 22m total
  • Cape Town to California
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11/2
  • 11/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 20m 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 578 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

21:30-18:56

1 stop31h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 31/1

7:19-19:15

1 stop25h 56m

R15 211

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

20:50-10:57

1 stop24h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 30/1

0:30-16:10

2 stops29h 40m

R16 752

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

20:50-11:46

1 stop24h 56m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:25-16:10

2 stops29h 45m

R16 752

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

20:50-17:25

2 stops30h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

0:55-18:00

2 stops31h 05m

R16 752

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

20:50-15:31

2 stops28h 41m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:25-16:10

2 stops29h 45m

R16 752

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

20:50-13:34

2 stops26h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

8:25-18:00

2 stops23h 35m

R16 804

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

8:25-16:10

1 stop21h 45m

R16 804

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

20:50-17:37

2 stops30h 47m

Ontario

Tue 9/12

5:05-18:00

2 stops26h 55m

R16 804

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

21:30-7:51

2 stops44h 21m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/12

22:30-12:05

1 stop27h 35m

R16 891

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

20:50-10:57

1 stop24h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/2

19:29-16:10

2 stops34h 41m

R16 926

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R14 466). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 700). 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 22 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to California in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to California flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 2025.
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
3 422 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
674 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 035 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 048 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 24h 07m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 728. Virgin Atlantic flights start at R15 211 while deals on United Airlines start at R20 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, Cape Town Intl - San Francisco or Cape Town Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, 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 R14 466). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 700). 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 22 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 372AverageR21 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR15 632AverageR17 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 829AverageR20 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 892AverageR17 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR16 030AverageR18 095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 256AverageR17 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 274AverageR20 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR18 280AverageR20 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 540AverageR22 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 611AverageR22 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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