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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from R9 614

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Feb 6 — Feb 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 492

One-way from

R9 614

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R22 269
Delta
  • Delta
  • 21/1-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 34m total
  • California to Cape Town
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 06m total
  • California to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R71 934 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 982 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 7 January 2026.

Thu 14/57:15SJC - CPT
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Fri 29/520:05CPT - SJC
1 stop24h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 492
Wed 21/111:40SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 35mDelta
Fri 24/420:05CPT - SFO
1 stop23h 32mDelta
Deal found 5/1R12 492
Thu 14/57:15SJC - CPT
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Sun 24/520:05CPT - SJC
2 stops33h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 573
Thu 22/18:25SFO - CPT
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Sun 26/420:05CPT - SFO
2 stops29h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/1R12 573
Wed 13/522:20SJC - CPT
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Fri 29/520:05CPT - SJC
1 stop24h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 590
Tue 20/122:00SFO - CPT
1 stop35h 15mDelta
Tue 21/420:05CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 590
Wed 13/523:45SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 05mDelta
Fri 29/520:05CPT - SFO
2 stops30h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 655
Wed 13/523:45SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 05mDelta
Sun 24/520:05CPT - SFO
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 672
Fri 15/513:45SFO - CPT
1 stop22h 40mKLM
Mon 25/57:40CPT - SFO
1 stop37h 05mKLM
Deal found 6/1R12 704
Fri 23/113:55SFO - CPT
1 stop30h 15mKLM
Wed 22/47:40CPT - SFO
1 stop37h 05mKLM
Deal found 5/1R12 721
Tue 12/520:05SJC - CPT
2 stops60h 45mDelta
Sun 24/520:05CPT - SJC
2 stops33h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 737
Wed 4/37:00SFO - CPT
2 stops26h 15mSAUDIA
Fri 13/321:30CPT - SFO
2 stops26h 12mSAUDIA
Deal found 7/1R12 737

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 14/5

7:15-17:50

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

20:05-11:48

1 stop24h 43m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-19:56

1 stop32h 26m

R12 492

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 14/5

7:15-17:50

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

20:05-11:48

1 stop24h 43m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:05-20:24

1 stop33h 19m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

11:47-19:15

1 stop21h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

21:30-13:06

1 stop24h 36m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

20:05-11:50

1 stop24h 45m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:05-20:24

1 stop33h 19m

R12 492

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sun 17/5

22:56-17:50

2 stops33h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

20:05-11:48

1 stop24h 43m

R12 573

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Mon 18/5

9:05-17:50

2 stops23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

20:05-20:53

2 stops33h 48m

R12 573

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

22:55-19:15

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:05-20:24

1 stop33h 19m

R12 573

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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 211). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 534). 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.

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 24h 10m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or SWISS to get the fastest option. California and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 15826 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 R13 211). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 534). 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 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 787AverageR18 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 783AverageR26 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR24 009AverageR25 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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