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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from R12 397

LAX — CPT
Oct 20 — Oct 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from California to Cape Town

Thu 8/1010:00 -
2 stops26h 25m
Tue 13/100:15 -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 16/9R19 383
Wed 7/1017:50 -
1 stop43h 20m
Tue 13/100:15 -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 16/9R19 546
Thu 8/1010:00 -
2 stops26h 25m
Tue 13/1023:15 -
2 stops32h 12m
Deal found 16/9R19 611
Wed 7/1017:50 -
1 stop43h 20m
Tue 13/1023:15 -
2 stops32h 12m
Deal found 16/9R19 773
Wed 7/1017:50 -
1 stop43h 20m
Tue 13/100:15 -
2 stops29h 37m
Deal found 16/9R19 790
Wed 7/1019:20 -
1 stop40h 35m
Tue 13/1020:00 -
1 stop24h 04m
Deal found 16/9R19 822
Wed 7/1019:20 -
1 stop40h 35m
Thu 15/1019:25 -
2 stops53h 33m
Deal found 16/9R20 163
Thu 17/920:25 -
1 stop40h 00m
Wed 23/97:40 -
1 stop43h 55m
Deal found 16/9R20 440
Sat 7/1120:55 -
2 stops47h 05m
Tue 17/1114:25 -
3 stops33h 15m
Deal found 17/9R20 537
Tue 6/1022:15 -
3 stops54h 20m
Tue 20/1014:25 -
3 stops33h 39m
Deal found 15/9R20 602
Sat 7/1120:55 -
2 stops47h 05m
Sat 21/1114:20 -
2 stops44h 38m
Deal found 17/9R20 700
Tue 20/1022:15 -
3 stops54h 20m
Tue 3/117:20 -
2 stops40h 24m
Deal found 18/9R20 732

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Round-trip from

R19 383

One-way from

R12 397

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R25 720
Air France
  • Air France
  • 8/10-13/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • California to Cape Town
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19/10-31/12
  • 19/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • California to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R48 073 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 860 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

16:15-6:00

3 stops51h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 421

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 2/2

15:30-10:35

3 stops57h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 265

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/11

9:20-17:25

3 stops46h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 493

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/11

19:30-12:05

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 867

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 4/2

7:11-19:55

3 stops50h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 932

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 31/1

13:30-12:05

2 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 240

Las VegasCape Town

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 22/10

23:29-12:10

3 stops51h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 273

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 17/11

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 370

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 23/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops58h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 468

Las VegasCape Town

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 22/10

8:25-15:20

1 stop21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 484

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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 626). Flying from California to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R31 975). 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 177 and R30 278 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 725 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 12–Feb 22).

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

  • 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 31h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Delta, or KLM 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 San Francisco - Cape Town Intl, Los Angeles 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 626). Flying from California to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R31 975). 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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