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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R9 325

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Apr 3 — Apr 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 4 März 2026.

Mo 14/913:15
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mi 30/911:55
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R12 017
So 19/420:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Sa 2/510:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/3R14 348
So 19/420:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sa 2/510:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R14 840
So 19/420:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Sa 2/56:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/3R15 005
Fr 1/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 38m
United Airlines
Mi 12/85:45
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops26h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3R15 152
Mo 14/919:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 07m
United Airlines
Mo 28/97:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/2R15 202
Mi 4/320:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
United Airlines
So 15/30:25
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops29h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3R15 218
Mi 4/320:50
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops30h 37m
United Airlines
Mi 18/117:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3R15 234
Mo 14/919:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 07m
United Airlines
So 27/922:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops31h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/2R15 251
So 19/420:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops27h 51m
United Airlines
Sa 2/57:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3R15 284
Do 16/420:25
CPT
-
LAS
2 stops33h 34m
Virgin Atlantic
Do 23/47:10
LAS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/3R15 382
So 19/420:00
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops38h 35m
United Airlines
Sa 2/56:30
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops23h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3R15 661

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 4 März 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 348

One-way from

R9 325

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 924
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • Cape Town to California
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 901 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

So 19/4

20:05-23:55

1 stop36h 50m

Los Angeles

Sa 2/5

12:30-17:50

1 stop20h 20m

R14 988

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

So 19/4

20:00-18:10

1 stop31h 10m

Los Angeles

Sa 2/5

5:00-15:20

2 stops25h 20m

R15 284

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Do 21/5

22:25-16:30

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Do 4/6

15:35-20:55

2 stops44h 20m

R15 382

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fr 1/5

20:00-15:20

1 stop28h 20m

San Diego

Sa 23/5

22:40-15:20

2 stops55h 40m

R15 842

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fr 17/4

20:25-18:22

2 stops30h 57m

San Francisco

Fr 24/4

14:00-17:50

1 stop42h 50m

R15 957

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Do 16/4

20:25-13:10

1 stop25h 45m

Los Angeles

Do 23/4

8:15-17:50

1 stop24h 35m

R15 990

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mi 15/4

20:25-20:24

2 stops32h 59m

San Francisco

Mi 22/4

14:00-17:50

1 stop42h 50m

R16 088

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

So 19/4

20:05-11:36

1 stop24h 31m

Ontario

Sa 2/5

12:49-17:50

1 stop20h 01m

R16 187

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mi 15/4

20:25-13:10

1 stop25h 45m

Los Angeles

Mi 22/4

23:55-17:50

1 stop32h 55m

R16 252

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Do 19/3

23:10-21:40

1 stop31h 30m

Los Angeles

Sa 2/5

10:35-17:50

2 stops22h 15m

R16 285

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R14 496). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 825). 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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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 4 März 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
3 539 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

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
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

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
1 465 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

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
680 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

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
9 389 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

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
4 243 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

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 27h 05m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, or SWISS 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 463. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 511 while deals on Emirates start at R13 232 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 R14 496). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 825). 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 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to California

Discover the top 9 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 4 März 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 483AverageR16 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 115AverageR17 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 707AverageR19 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 935AverageR16 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 012AverageR18 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 325AverageR18 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 017AverageR20 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 265AverageR22 185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 136AverageR23 210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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