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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R11 252

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult

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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 198

One-way from

R11 252

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 753
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/7-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Cape Town to California
10/9
  • 10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Cape Town to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R51 363 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 390 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to California

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 1 July 2025.

Mon 28/719:50CPT - ONT
2 stops25h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/116:09ONT - CPT
2 stops25h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6R17 198
Fri 11/720:00CPT - SAN
2 stops27h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 19/722:30SAN - CPT
1 stop33h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/6R17 269
Fri 25/720:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 21/88:26SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7R17 340
Thu 13/1121:30CPT - SNA
2 stops28h 48mDelta
Mon 17/1117:05SNA - CPT
2 stops64h 10mDelta
Deal found 29/6R17 376
Thu 13/1121:30CPT - SMF
1 stop23h 45mDelta
Mon 17/1117:00SMF - CPT
2 stops64h 15mDelta
Deal found 29/6R17 376
Tue 26/820:05CPT - ONT
1 stop23h 30mDelta
Wed 5/116:45ONT - CPT
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Deal found 30/6R17 376
Tue 9/920:05CPT - LAX
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Thu 18/913:50LAX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mDelta
Deal found 28/6R17 589
Sat 12/723:15CPT - SFO
2 stops34h 19mDelta
Fri 22/822:59SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/7R17 606
Thu 17/719:50CPT - LAX
1 stop34h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/823:59LAX - CPT
1 stop32h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/6R18 015
Thu 13/1121:30CPT - SJC
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Mon 17/1119:00SJC - CPT
2 stops62h 15mDelta
Deal found 28/6R18 068
Thu 11/1221:30CPT - SAN
2 stops31h 26mDelta
Sun 11/119:30SAN - CPT
2 stops37h 45mDelta
Deal found 29/6R18 299
Wed 10/923:15CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/921:00LAX - CPT
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R18 831

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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 1 July 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

19:50-12:14

2 stops25h 24m

Ontario

Tue 11/11

6:09-18:00

2 stops25h 51m

R17 198

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

20:00-14:11

2 stops27h 11m

San Diego

Sat 19/7

22:30-17:10

1 stop33h 40m

R17 269

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

20:00-20:30

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 21/8

8:26-15:20

1 stop21h 54m

R17 340

Cape TownSanta Ana

CPT - SNA

CPTSNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

21:30-16:18

2 stops28h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 17/11

17:05-19:15

2 stops64h 10m

R17 376

Cape TownSacramento

CPT - SMF

CPTSMF

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

21:30-11:15

1 stop23h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 17/11

17:00-19:15

2 stops64h 15m

R17 376

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/8

20:05-10:35

1 stop23h 30m

Ontario

Mon 3/11

12:00-19:15

1 stop21h 15m

R17 376

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

20:05-11:00

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 18/9

13:50-21:25

1 stop22h 35m

R17 589

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/7

23:15-0:34

2 stops34h 19m

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

22:59-17:50

1 stop33h 51m

R17 606

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/7

19:50-21:15

1 stop34h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

23:59-17:10

1 stop32h 11m

R18 015

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

21:30-11:54

1 stop24h 24m

San Jose

Mon 17/11

14:35-19:15

2 stops66h 40m

R18 068

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 R924). Flying from Cape Town to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to California as you normally would.

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 1 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.

  • 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 R12 477. Turkish Airlines flights start at R12 779 while deals on Emirates start at R13 613 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to California?

  • 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 R924). Flying from Cape Town to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 1 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 651AverageR24 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR15 941AverageR22 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 217AverageR20 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR16 422AverageR17 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 654AverageR17 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 872AverageR22 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 962AverageR18 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 734AverageR23 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR18 819AverageR20 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 994AverageR23 161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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