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Cheap flights from Oakland (OAK) to Cape Town (CPT) from $695

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
OAK — CPT
Jun 7 — Jun 141
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,254

One-way from

$950
From Oakland to Cape Town Intl
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Cape Town?

Users have found that booking a flight from Oakland, California to Cape Town at least 15 days early can save you up to 38% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 15 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Oakland, California to Cape Town for as little as $1,503 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,908 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Cape Town from Oakland, California average $1,523. You can even find prices in January for less than $1,523, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $998. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Oakland, California. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 15%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oakland, California to Cape Town as you normally would.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Oakland to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Oakland and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found from Oakland to Cape Town. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 10/306:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 11/136:25 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops39h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,200
Tue 10/296:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 11/1212:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,229
Tue 10/86:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 10/221:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops40h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,246
Mon 10/216:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 11/2412:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,292
Fri 11/16:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops49h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 11/156:25 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops39h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,294
Thu 11/2810:14 amOAK - CPT
2 stops38h 16mQatar Airways
Thu 12/1212:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 12mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,353
Sun 11/35:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops42h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 11/1912:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,366
Thu 10/106:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 10/211:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops40h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,459
Sun 9/2910:27 amOAK - CPT
2 stops39h 23mQatar Airways
Sun 10/131:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops43h 48mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,461

Cheap Delta flights from Oakland to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Oakland and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Delta flights departing from Oakland and landing in Cape Town. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sun 9/2910:30 pmOAK - CPT
1 stop34h 20mDelta
Tue 10/159:30 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops35h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,391
Sun 9/296:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops54h 25mDelta
Tue 10/159:30 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops35h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,420
Sun 9/2910:30 pmOAK - CPT
1 stop34h 20mDelta
Thu 10/1711:15 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops33h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,521
Sun 9/2910:30 pmOAK - CPT
1 stop34h 20mDelta
Wed 10/1611:15 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops55h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,621
Sun 9/2912:48 pmOAK - CPT
2 stops47h 37mDelta
Wed 10/1611:15 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops55h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,643
Sun 9/2910:30 pmOAK - CPT
1 stop34h 20mDelta
Fri 10/189:30 pmCPT - OAK
1 stop33h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,768
Sun 9/2910:30 pmOAK - CPT
1 stop34h 20mDelta
Fri 10/1811:30 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops31h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,795
Sun 9/2910:30 pmOAK - CPT
1 stop34h 20mDelta
Sat 10/1911:15 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops55h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,801
Mon 9/3010:30 pmOAK - CPT
2 stops61h 55mDelta
Fri 10/189:30 pmCPT - OAK
1 stop33h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,922

Cheap Oakland to Cape Town flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Oakland to Cape Town specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Prices were last updated on June 2, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cape Town in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 6/196:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 7/31:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops43h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,846
Sun 6/236:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 7/71:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops39h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$2,551
Mon 6/36:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 6/71:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops43h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$10,215

Oakland to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Oakland and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cape Town in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 10/146:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 10/221:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops40h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,200
Tue 10/296:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 11/1212:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,229
Tue 10/86:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 10/221:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops40h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,246
Sun 10/203:20 pmOAK - CPT
2 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2412:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,276
Thu 10/242:29 pmOAK - CPT
2 stops65h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2412:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,279
Mon 10/216:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 11/2412:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,292
Fri 11/16:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops49h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 11/156:25 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops39h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,294
Fri 10/256:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2412:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,308
Mon 10/216:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2712:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,322

One-way flights to Cape Town from Oakland

Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Oakland to Cape Town. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Oakland to Cape Town instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 8/2710:27 amOAK - CPT
2 stops39h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$695
Mon 9/26:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$864
Sat 8/3110:27 amOAK - CPT
2 stops39h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$950
Thu 8/296:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$974
Fri 8/306:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,006
Sun 9/15:00 pmOAK - CPT
2 stops39h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,158
Fri 8/3010:52 pmOAK - CPT
1 stop33h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,163

Find flights from Oakland to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

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$1,200 - $1,492

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OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Wed 10/30

2 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/13

2 stops39h 23m

$1,200

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Tue 10/29

2 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/12

2 stops45h 13m

$1,229

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Tue 10/8

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/22

2 stops40h 44m

$1,246

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sun 10/20

2 stops58h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/24

2 stops45h 11m

$1,276

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Thu 10/24

2 stops65h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/24

2 stops45h 11m

$1,279

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Fri 10/25

2 stops49h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/24

2 stops45h 11m

$1,308

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sun 9/29

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/15

2 stops35h 25m

$1,391

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sun 9/29

2 stops54h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/15

2 stops35h 25m

$1,420

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sat 10/26

2 stops32h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/28

2 stops39h 01m

$1,492

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Cape Town

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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated June 2, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Delta and British Airways from Oakland to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,324 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Oakland, California to Cape Town for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Oakland, California to Cape Town for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,200, but on average you can expect to pay $1,330.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,200, Qatar Airways will fly you from Oakland, California to Cape Town and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $1,391.

  • What does OAK to CPT mean?

    Great question - OAK to CPT just means Oakland Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Oakland to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Cape Town.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Oakland to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Oakland to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Oakland to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Oakland, California to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Oakland, California to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/2.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Cape Town (average of $1,254). Flying from Oakland, California to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,743). 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 airline flying from Oakland to Cape Town

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,224Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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