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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from R12 525

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 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Aug 21 — Aug 281
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 22 July 2026.

Thu 10/920:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 23/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/7R16 014
Mon 7/920:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 21/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7R16 129
Thu 10/920:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/7R16 294
Thu 12/1118:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/1117:20
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7R16 475
Wed 28/1019:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/1117:20
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7R16 541
Sun 6/1212:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 24/1217:20
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/7R17 446
Sat 31/1019:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/1117:20
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7R17 544
Sat 5/1218:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop42h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 21/1217:20
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/7R17 939
Sun 27/920:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/1016:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7R18 598
Tue 15/923:59
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7R20 375
Mon 19/1020:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7R20 458
Mon 19/1023:59
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7R20 540

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 22 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 014

One-way from

R12 525

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R27 946
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 10/9-23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 45m total
  • California to Cape Town
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 23/11
  • 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 (R63 032 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 738 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 22 July 2026.
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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

19:30-12:05

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

17:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

R16 458

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

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

R16 458

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 25/11

12:45-12:05

1 stop37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

17:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

R17 939

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 22/11

12:45-12:05

1 stop37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

17:20-16:35

1 stop33h 15m

R17 939

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 25/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops58h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

17:20-16:35

1 stop33h 15m

R22 433

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

12:45-12:05

1 stop37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

14:00-10:50

2 stops30h 50m

R22 433
Fastest return journey

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 20/9

6:00-17:10

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-11:04

1 stop24h 04m

R25 115

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/8

5:30-15:20

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

20:00-14:44

2 stops27h 44m

R25 181

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/8

22:10-11:00

1 stop27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/8

18:50-20:00

1 stop34h 10m

R25 198

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/9

23:59-17:10

1 stop32h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

19:50-12:21

1 stop25h 31m

R25 280

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of R21 346). Flying from California to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R31 666). 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?

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.

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  • 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 26h 10m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Iberia, or United Airlines 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 San Francisco - Cape Town Intl, Los Angeles - 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 346). Flying from California to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R31 666). 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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