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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from R10 390

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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 8 March 2026.

Tue 11/811:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/810:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R17 692
Sun 1/119:40
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 15/1110:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R18 220
Tue 1/911:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 15/910:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/3R18 319
Fri 4/923:30
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/910:40
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops37h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3R18 501
Wed 6/520:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/516:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3R18 534
Thu 7/512:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3R18 534
Mon 27/418:45
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3R18 551
Mon 2/1121:45
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops49h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 10/1110:40
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops43h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/3R18 567
Fri 4/920:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 13/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3R18 650
Mon 7/911:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 21/910:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R18 650
Tue 14/422:50
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops53h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/414:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops41h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R18 683
Mon 31/811:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 14/910:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/3R18 749

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 8 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 692

One-way from

R10 390
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/8-25/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • California to Cape Town
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 13m total
  • California to Cape Town
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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 8 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R20 715

Santa AnaCape Town

SNA - CPT

SNACPT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 27/4

7:00-15:20

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:00-13:18

2 stops26h 18m

R20 731

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 3/5

23:59-15:20

2 stops30h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

20:00-14:41

2 stops27h 41m

R20 731

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

11:45-9:25

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

10:40-9:50

2 stops32h 10m

R20 896

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Mon 27/4

5:10-15:20

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:00-17:52

3 stops30h 52m

R21 161

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

12:55-11:50

1 stop37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R21 375

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 3/5

23:40-15:20

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

17:55-16:20

1 stop31h 25m

R21 425

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

13:25-11:50

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

16:35-11:40

1 stop28h 05m

R21 871
Fastest return journey

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Sat 25/4

12:49-17:50

1 stop20h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:05-10:57

1 stop23h 52m

R21 888

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 24/4

10:20-17:10

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-11:38

1 stop24h 38m

R21 888

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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 R13 281). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 334). 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 23h 20m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. California and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 16015 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 San Jose - 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 R13 281). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 334). 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 8 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 867AverageR19 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 997AverageR26 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR24 256AverageR25 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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