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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R9 896

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 245

One-way from

R9 896

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 365
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 48m total
  • Cape Town to California
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20/1
  • 20/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R2 559 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 825 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 8 January 2026.

Mon 19/121:30CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 1/211:40SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R14 245
Mon 19/121:30CPT - LAX
1 stop30h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 28/112:20LAX - CPT
1 stop20h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R14 409
Mon 2/221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop30h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 15/27:20LAX - CPT
1 stop25h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R14 442
Thu 19/221:30CPT - SAN
1 stop31h 21mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 26/211:16SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1R14 754
Mon 19/121:30CPT - LAX
1 stop31h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 1/27:30LAX - CPT
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R15 099
Thu 12/221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop31h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 5/311:12LAX - CPT
1 stop22h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R15 115
Mon 2/221:30CPT - LAS
1 stop33h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 9/29:00LAS - CPT
1 stop24h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R15 148
Mon 26/121:30CPT - LAX
1 stop36h 21mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 5/28:30LAX - CPT
1 stop24h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R15 148
Wed 21/120:50CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 28/18:30LAX - CPT
1 stop24h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R15 197
Thu 15/123:10CPT - LAX
1 stop25h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 21/18:30LAX - CPT
1 stop24h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R15 230
Tue 3/221:30CPT - SAN
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/211:08SAN - CPT
2 stops36h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R15 936
Thu 5/221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/27:20LAX - CPT
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R15 936

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Cape Town

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-17:43

1 stop30h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

11:40-19:15

1 stop21h 35m

R14 245

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

21:30-18:51

1 stop31h 21m

San Diego

Thu 26/2

11:16-19:15

1 stop21h 59m

R14 754

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

21:30-18:40

1 stop31h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

11:12-19:15

1 stop22h 03m

R15 115

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

21:30-23:51

1 stop36h 21m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

8:30-19:15

1 stop24h 45m

R15 148

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

21:30-22:45

1 stop35h 15m

San Diego

Tue 10/2

11:08-9:45

2 stops36h 37m

R15 936

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-22:40

1 stop35h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

7:20-22:50

2 stops29h 30m

R15 936

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-20:42

1 stop33h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/2

10:13-22:50

2 stops26h 37m

R15 969

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-13:13

1 stop26h 23m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

8:33-18:00

2 stops23h 27m

R15 985

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

5:00-18:00

2 stops27h 00m

R16 001

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-20:40

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

22:30-12:05

1 stop27h 35m

R16 018

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R12 539). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 821). 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 8 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines 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
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 138 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 150 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 657 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 23m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, or Delta 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 461. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 508 while deals on Emirates start at R13 228 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 - Ontario, Cape Town Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty or Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles, 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 R12 539). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 821). 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 773AverageR20 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 654AverageR16 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 997AverageR18 367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR15 185AverageR16 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR15 373AverageR17 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 400AverageR16 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 416AverageR19 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 317AverageR19 132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 564AverageR21 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 025AverageR20 309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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