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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R10 698

CPT — LAX
Nov 3 — Nov 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to California

Fri 16/1023:45 -
1 stop25h 10m
Thu 29/1011:45 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 4/10R15 349
Mon 16/1121:00 -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 23/1112:35 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 2/10R15 598
Tue 22/1221:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Wed 13/111:30 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 4/10R15 681
Tue 17/1120:50 -
1 stop35h 59m
Tue 24/1116:40 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 3/10R15 748
Fri 9/1020:05 -
1 stop33h 20m
Tue 27/1023:05 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 3/10R15 831
Fri 16/1023:45 -
1 stop27h 00m
Thu 29/108:10 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 1/10R15 914
Fri 16/1020:05 -
2 stops30h 00m
Thu 29/105:50 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 4/10R16 246
Tue 6/1020:05 -
1 stop34h 50m
Wed 28/106:00 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 4/10R16 263
Wed 18/1121:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Wed 25/1114:47 -
2 stops35h 18m
Deal found 4/10R16 329
Fri 2/1020:00 -
1 stop23h 56m
Fri 27/116:00 -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 1/10R16 445
Mon 7/1220:50 -
1 stop25h 54m
Sat 5/68:40 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 3/10R16 478
Mon 7/1221:00 -
2 stops36h 56m
Wed 13/112:15 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 1/10R16 512

Find flight deals from Cape Town to California

Round-trip from

R15 349

One-way from

R10 698

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 279
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 16/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 00m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 50m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R48 875 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 843 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cape TownSacramento

CPT Cape Town Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

CPTSMF

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

13:15-10:25

2 stops54h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 455

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

17:15-8:24

2 stops49h 09m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 522

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

17:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 754

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

19:25-17:40

2 stops32h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 419

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

14:00-17:30

2 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 651

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/12

0:55-10:50

1 stop43h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 784

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

14:00-16:30

2 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 934

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

17:15-9:44

2 stops50h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 050

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-15:59

1 stop28h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 665

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

21:00-19:50

2 stops32h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 28/1

6:00-18:35

1 stop26h 35m

R15 781

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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 180). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 243). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to California flights typically cost between R16 130 and R17 907 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 598 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 16–Nov 23).

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,Delta, 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
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

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
1 576 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Delta
7,8
Good
8 631 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

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
3 726 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 280 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
693 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

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 25h 35m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, or Delta 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 567. Turkish Airlines flights start at R11 166 while deals on Emirates start at R13 982 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 - Ontario 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 R16 180). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 243). 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 376AverageR16 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 551AverageR17 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 281AverageR16 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 978AverageR18 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 128AverageR19 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 660AverageR20 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 100AverageR24 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 772AverageR23 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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