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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R9 069

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Mar 21 — Mar 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 19 February 2026.

Sun 8/321:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 22/38:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/2R14 437
Sun 8/321:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 22/314:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop19h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/2R14 613
Tue 3/321:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop35h 27m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/38:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/2R14 725
Tue 24/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 42m
United Airlines
Thu 12/118:40
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2R14 901
Sun 8/320:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops27h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 22/321:29
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2R14 917
Thu 19/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 4/38:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/2R14 933
Sun 22/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 1/310:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/2R14 949
Tue 24/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 11/117:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2R15 142
Thu 26/220:50
CPT
-
SJC
2 stops50h 51m
United Airlines
Fri 17/415:45
SJC
-
CPT
2 stops38h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/2R15 334
Thu 19/220:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 4/36:50
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/2R15 414
Tue 3/321:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop35h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/37:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2R15 526
Mon 16/220:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 47m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 23/26:30
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/2R15 686

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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 437

One-way from

R9 486

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 366
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 8/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 04m total
  • Cape Town to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Cape Town to California
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 725 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 19 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to California that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-22:57

1 stop35h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

8:30-19:15

1 stop25h 45m

R14 725

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

20:50-20:41

1 stop32h 51m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

21:29-15:05

1 stop32h 36m

R14 901

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

19:50-10:45

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

19:21-15:20

2 stops58h 59m

R14 933

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-22:57

1 stop35h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

7:00-22:50

2 stops30h 50m

R15 526

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

20:50-15:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

14:20-19:15

1 stop19h 55m

R15 798

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-23:35

2 stops36h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/4

22:00-7:05

1 stop24h 05m

R15 863

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:05-9:49

1 stop22h 44m

San Diego

Mon 11/5

6:15-17:50

1 stop26h 35m

R15 863

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-23:57

2 stops36h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

13:10-7:05

2 stops32h 55m

R15 879

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

20:50-23:00

2 stops35h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

21:35-19:15

2 stops36h 40m

R15 879

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

San Diego

Sun 10/5

22:15-17:50

2 stops34h 35m

R15 911

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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 R14 148). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 446). 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 19 February 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
3 522 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 522 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 459 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
9 322 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 222 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 27h 50m. 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 Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 308. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 283 while deals on Emirates start at R12 914 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 - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R14 148). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 446). 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 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 136AverageR15 654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 659AverageR17 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 320AverageR19 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 359AverageR17 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR15 489AverageR15 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 934AverageR18 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 585AverageR20 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 827AverageR21 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 677AverageR22 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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