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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R8 939

CPT — LAX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to California

Thu 19/1120:50 -
1 stop32h 07m
Mon 23/1116:40 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 3/11R14 772
Sun 1/1120:50 -
2 stops26h 00m
Sun 15/117:30 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 31/10R16 549
Fri 6/1120:50 -
2 stops29h 41m
Sun 22/118:20 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 2/11R16 566
Mon 2/1120:50 -
1 stop23h 10m
Sun 15/116:00 -
2 stops26h 35m
Deal found 30/10R16 583
Thu 12/1120:50 -
1 stop23h 15m
Tue 24/1119:23 -
2 stops37h 12m
Deal found 30/10R16 599
Fri 6/1120:50 -
1 stop35h 05m
Sat 21/1121:42 -
1 stop34h 53m
Deal found 4/11R16 616
Fri 13/117:30 -
1 stop38h 15m
Mon 23/1117:15 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 30/10R16 998
Wed 4/110:30 -
1 stop45h 15m
Thu 12/1117:15 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 4/11R17 015
Wed 11/1120:50 -
2 stops26h 27m
Sun 22/1123:17 -
1 stop30h 53m
Deal found 30/10R17 031
Sat 7/1120:50 -
2 stops27h 15m
Mon 23/116:00 -
2 stops24h 10m
Deal found 4/11R17 081
Wed 11/110:30 -
2 stops29h 16m
Wed 25/1111:34 -
2 stops25h 06m
Deal found 30/10R17 098
Thu 24/1220:50 -
1 stop30h 30m
Sat 9/123:59 -
2 stops54h 11m
Deal found 3/11R17 114

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Round-trip from

R14 772

One-way from

R8 939

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R16 633
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 32m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 35m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 074 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 055 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/3

12:35-13:50

1 stop34h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 255

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:35-13:25

1 stop34h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 288

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

18:25-16:35

2 stops32h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 182

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

0:55-23:58

2 stops33h 03m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 047

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/4

16:35-16:55

1 stop33h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 695

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

17:15-16:30

1 stop33h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 695

Cape TownSacramento

CPT Cape Town Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

CPTSMF

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:35-18:53

2 stops40h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 761

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJC San Jose

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/4

13:15-19:54

2 stops39h 39m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 343

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/3

14:00-11:50

2 stops54h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 791

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

12:35-12:40

1 stop34h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 821

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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 R16 234). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 232). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to California flights typically cost between R16 101 and R17 762 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 599 on Delta (Nov 15–Nov 22).

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 57 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,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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
1 596 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

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
1 596 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 596 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
697 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 596 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

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
3 711 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 596 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

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
4 467 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 596 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 463 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 596 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,4

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 26h 04m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. There are 16486 km between Cape Town and California. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 R16 234). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 232). 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
DeltaCheapestR13 379AverageR16 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 555AverageR16 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 285AverageR16 754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 982AverageR19 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 372AverageR19 097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 665AverageR20 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 105AverageR23 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 778AverageR24 147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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