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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from R12 438

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Sep 5 — Sep 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from California to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 August 2026.

Thu 15/105:45 -
2 stops24h 35m
Fri 23/1020:00 -
1 stop24h 04m
Deal found 2/8R19 204
Tue 17/1122:55 -
3 stops52h 40m
Tue 1/1214:25 -
3 stops33h 19m
Deal found 5/8R20 234
Tue 3/1122:55 -
3 stops52h 40m
Tue 17/1114:25 -
3 stops33h 13m
Deal found 1/8R20 299
Mon 19/1023:49 -
2 stops37h 21m
Mon 26/1014:25 -
3 stops40h 14m
Deal found 4/8R20 332
Mon 2/1122:55 -
2 stops37h 10m
Mon 16/1114:25 -
3 stops39h 10m
Deal found 3/8R20 462
Sun 1/1121:00 -
3 stops54h 35m
Sun 15/1114:25 -
3 stops41h 14m
Deal found 1/8R20 495
Tue 24/1122:40 -
3 stops52h 55m
Tue 1/127:20 -
2 stops39h 00m
Deal found 4/8R20 544
Mon 23/1122:05 -
2 stops49h 20m
Tue 1/1210:40 -
2 stops41h 30m
Deal found 3/8R20 659
Mon 9/1120:55 -
3 stops54h 40m
Mon 30/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 5/8R20 691
Sat 31/1022:20 -
2 stops46h 40m
Sat 14/1114:20 -
2 stops53h 10m
Deal found 1/8R20 708
Tue 17/1122:59 -
3 stops52h 36m
Mon 7/1214:25 -
3 stops31h 55m
Deal found 5/8R20 789
Tue 22/913:25 -
1 stop37h 25m
Tue 29/916:35 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 4/8R20 887

Find flight deals from California to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 204

One-way from

R12 438

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R28 258
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/10-23/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 37m total
  • California to Cape Town
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • California to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R59 481 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 349 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Cape Town 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 6 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 28/10

19:30-12:05

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

17:20-16:35

1 stop33h 15m

R22 064

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

13:45-12:05

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

17:20-16:35

1 stop33h 15m

R22 064

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 15/10

8:15-15:20

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-15:32

1 stop27h 42m

R22 800

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 17/10

9:40-17:50

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-21:21

2 stops33h 31m

R22 881
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 16/10

8:15-17:10

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-13:09

2 stops25h 19m

R22 881

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 16/10

6:35-17:10

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-22:27

2 stops34h 37m

R22 881

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 16/10

22:00-17:50

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-11:13

1 stop23h 23m

R22 963

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

13:50-5:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R22 996

Las VegasCape Town

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 24/9

7:05-17:50

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

20:05-12:20

1 stop25h 15m

R24 924

Las VegasCape Town

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 18/9

23:57-15:20

1 stop30h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

20:00-11:04

1 stop24h 04m

R24 924

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Cape Town?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of R21 427). Flying from California to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R32 165). 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 California to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Cape Town flights typically cost between R23 323 and R31 135 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 234 on Singapore Airlines (Jan 17–Feb 15).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from California to Cape Town is 2 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Cape Town. 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 into for flights to Cape Town from California?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from California. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from California to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Cape Town in 22h 05m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. California and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 16069 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Most travellers choose Los Angeles Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl, San Francisco - Cape Town Intl or Ontario - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cape Town 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 California to Cape Town?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of R21 427). Flying from California to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R32 165). 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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