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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R11 482

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 20/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Apr 27 — May 41
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 28 March 2026.

Sun 4/1020:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop37h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 19/106:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops24h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/3R16 393
Tue 6/1020:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 18/1022:50
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/3R17 488
Mon 5/1019:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 18/1022:50
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/3R17 693
Sun 4/1020:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 18/1022:50
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/3R17 762
Tue 6/1020:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1011:15
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R18 703
Tue 5/520:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 35m
Delta
Wed 27/513:50
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Deal found 23/3R18 754
Wed 7/107:40
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop37h 10m
Delta
Wed 21/1020:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Delta
Deal found 26/3R18 788
Sun 4/100:15
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 50m
Delta
Mon 19/1015:50
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Delta
Deal found 26/3R18 805
Sun 8/1121:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop34h 05m
Delta
Sat 28/1113:50
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop22h 50m
Delta
Deal found 24/3R18 908
Thu 21/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/612:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R19 148
Thu 5/1118:55
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 50m
British Airways
Mon 9/1120:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop29h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 24/3R19 610
Sun 8/1120:35
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 46m
British Airways
Sat 28/1115:30
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops30h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 24/3R19 695

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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 754

One-way from

R11 482

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 189
Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/5-27/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m 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 605 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 28 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-0:55

1 stop37h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

9:25-21:25

2 stops27h 00m

R18 925

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40-14:45

1 stop40h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 24/5

23:55-21:25

2 stops36h 30m

R18 959

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

22:25-16:30

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 14/5

15:30-20:55

2 stops44h 25m

R20 140
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

13:50-21:25

1 stop22h 35m

R20 431

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-19:07

1 stop32h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

7:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

R20 705

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

23:15-22:42

2 stops32h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

5:35-21:25

2 stops30h 50m

R20 790

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

23:15-0:32

2 stops34h 17m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R20 842

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

14:15-16:15

2 stops35h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

13:15-13:25

2 stops39h 10m

R21 201

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

14:25-9:11

3 stops51h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 24/7

23:40-13:35

3 stops52h 55m

R21 748

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

14:00-12:50

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

13:45-5:50

1 stop31h 05m

R21 988

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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 518). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 495). 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 28 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
3 547 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 547 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 547 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 477 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 547 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 547 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7,4
Good
4 289 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 547 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
9 501 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 547 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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 24h 30m. Fly via Delta, SWISS, or KLM 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 737. Qatar Airways flights start at R10 312 while deals on Emirates start at R13 792 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 518). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 495). 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 28 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 096AverageR17 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 785AverageR18 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 361AverageR19 530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 610AverageR16 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 689AverageR17 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 016AverageR19 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 794AverageR22 012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 039AverageR23 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 737AverageR24 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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