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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from R10 718

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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 24 February 2026.

Thu 29/1010:40
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 18/1110:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops41h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R17 293
Thu 7/523:55
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 14/514:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops43h 14m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/2R17 933
Wed 13/56:00
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/510:40
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R17 949
Mon 2/318:50
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/317:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R17 949
Thu 7/512:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 14/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2R17 981
Tue 3/322:55
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 40m
Kenya Airways
Tue 24/314:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops31h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/2R18 029
Fri 4/920:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 13/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R18 077
Thu 7/511:00
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 12/510:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2R18 093
Thu 10/923:40
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 30/910:40
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops44h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R18 141
Sun 1/37:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 8/321:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/2R18 157
Mon 9/319:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/314:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R18 173
Wed 4/312:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 19/321:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/2R18 189

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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 933

One-way from

R10 718

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R19 005
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 95h 54m total
  • California to Cape Town
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • California to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R60 728 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 652 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 24 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cape Town that are best for you.

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California

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

7:45-21:55

2 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

23:45-12:45

1 stop46h 00m

R18 621

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

9:25-21:55

2 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

23:45-21:07

2 stops30h 22m

R18 781

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

23:45-22:45

2 stops32h 00m

R18 829

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 13/3

17:25-19:15

1 stop40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

23:10-21:40

1 stop31h 30m

R19 005

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

7:00-21:55

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

23:45-0:57

2 stops34h 12m

R19 501

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

12:50-17:50

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:05-16:38

1 stop29h 33m

R20 092

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

0:15-15:20

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

20:00-9:26

1 stop22h 26m

R20 412

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

16:45-21:25

1 stop43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

23:15-20:38

2 stops30h 23m

R20 460

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 26/4

10:35-21:25

2 stops25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

23:15-20:38

2 stops30h 23m

R20 540

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 22/4

22:20-17:50

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

23:15-22:39

2 stops32h 24m

R20 828

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cape Town

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of R12 942). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 068). 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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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 27h. Fly via KLM, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. California and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 15998 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 - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of R12 942). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 068). 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 3 airlines flying from California to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Cape Town. 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 24 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 334AverageR18 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 334AverageR25 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR23 490AverageR25 161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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