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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R9 393

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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 17 March 2026.

Tue 13/1020:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 29/1010:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R15 801
Fri 16/1020:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 27/1010:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R16 120
Tue 13/1020:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 28/108:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R16 204
Mon 27/419:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop23h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 3/50:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops29h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/3R16 271
Tue 28/420:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops27h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 5/58:10
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops40h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R16 455
Mon 27/419:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 10/515:05
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R16 539
Tue 21/420:00
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 28/423:59
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R16 707
Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 26/515:35
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops32h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/3R16 707
Mon 27/419:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 4/517:30
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops34h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/3R16 724
Thu 15/1019:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 31/1021:55
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/3R16 858
Tue 28/420:00
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 5/511:10
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R16 958
Sun 26/420:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop35h 13m
United Airlines
Sun 3/523:50
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops30h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/3R17 143

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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 271

One-way from

R9 393

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 831
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/4-3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m 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 463 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 17 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-14:59

2 stops27h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

8:10-9:30

2 stops40h 20m

R16 455

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:00-15:32

2 stops28h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

23:59-17:10

2 stops32h 11m

R16 707

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:05-13:41

1 stop26h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/5

10:03-17:50

1 stop22h 47m

R18 367

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

23:15-0:57

2 stops34h 42m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 3/8

10:50-17:50

1 stop22h 00m

R18 401

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:05-20:59

2 stops33h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 3/5

23:36-17:50

1 stop33h 14m

R18 468

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

18:50-13:45

1 stop27h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

20:55-11:00

1 stop29h 05m

R18 921

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:05-17:40

1 stop30h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

13:50-21:25

1 stop22h 35m

R19 307

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

23:45-16:05

1 stop25h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/5

16:45-21:25

1 stop43h 40m

R19 693

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

18:50-15:50

2 stops54h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

21:11-11:00

2 stops28h 49m

R19 844

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

20:00-0:57

1 stop37h 57m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

0:13-15:20

2 stops30h 07m

R20 011

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R13 251). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 170). 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 17 March 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
3 543 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
3 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 472 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
682 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
9 432 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
4 258 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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 26h 36m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or British Airways 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 Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 604. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 718 while deals on Emirates start at R13 520 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 - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R13 251). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 170). 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 17 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 799AverageR16 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 474AverageR18 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 049AverageR19 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 282AverageR16 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 360AverageR17 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 681AverageR19 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 423AverageR21 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 663AverageR22 309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 348AverageR23 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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