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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from R12 045

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
may. 22 — may. 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 abril 2026.

lun. 21/920:25
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 5/1014:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R20 054
lun. 19/1020:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 2/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops41h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R20 136
lun. 19/1020:45
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops55h 50m
Kenya Airways
lun. 2/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops31h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/4R20 267
dom. 1/1122:55
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 40m
Kenya Airways
dom. 8/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/4R20 415
jue. 3/913:25
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
dom. 13/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/4R20 529
vie. 4/920:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 14/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4R20 825
lun. 2/1122:59
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 10/1114:25
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R20 923
sáb. 21/1122:05
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Singapore Airlines
mar. 1/1210:40
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops43h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/4R20 940
dom. 1/1122:55
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 40m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 15/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R21 022
lun. 2/1122:59
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Kenya Airways
mar. 10/1114:25
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops32h 09m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R21 104
sáb. 21/1122:05
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Singapore Airlines
lun. 30/1110:40
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops34h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/4R21 137
vie. 4/923:30
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 55m
Singapore Airlines
dom. 13/910:40
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops44h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/4R21 169

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 abril 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 054

One-way from

R12 045

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R20 940
21/9-5/10
  • 21/9-5/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 80h 48m total
  • California to Cape Town
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5/10
  • 5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • California to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R63 269 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 282 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 abril 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 DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

sáb. 5/9

20:30-11:50

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 11/9

16:35-17:13

2 stops33h 38m

R22 679

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

mié. 16/9

10:37-10:15

2 stops38h 38m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 23/9

13:15-18:55

2 stops38h 40m

R23 631

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

jue. 20/8

6:02-10:15

2 stops43h 13m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 3/9

13:15-22:54

2 stops42h 39m

R24 271
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

mar. 12/5

7:15-21:25

2 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 20/5

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

R24 501

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

sáb. 19/9

9:30-17:50

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 30/9

7:40-14:45

1 stop40h 05m

R24 730

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

vie. 21/8

6:02-10:15

2 stops43h 13m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 4/9

19:30-18:55

2 stops32h 25m

R24 927

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

sáb. 19/9

6:00-10:15

2 stops43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 3/10

19:30-23:59

2 stops37h 29m

R25 042

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

mar. 5/5

16:40-11:30

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 15/5

13:15-14:15

1 stop34h 00m

R25 092

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

mié. 13/5

13:01-13:10

2 stops39h 09m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 19/5

19:30-23:59

2 stops37h 29m

R25 387

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

dom. 3/5

10:50-21:25

2 stops25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 13/5

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

R25 485

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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 652). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 612). 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 29h 10m. Fly via Qatar Airways, KLM, or Iberia 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 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 R12 652). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 612). 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

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 756AverageR19 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR21 848AverageR25 150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR22 494AverageR23 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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