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$659+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to California

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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/309:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop34h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/127:15 amSFO - CPT
1 stop26h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$906
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/309:30 pmCPT - LAS
1 stop30h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/51:36 pmLAS - CPT
1 stop19h 39mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/29$914
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:50 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 12/304:30 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/29$966
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 1/77:20 amLAX - CPT
1 stop25h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$967
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:10 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Wed 11/123:35 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/28$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:50 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/127:25 amSFO - CPT
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/228:50 pmCPT - LAS
2 stops31h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/45:20 amLAS - CPT
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop23h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/128:40 amLAX - CPT
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/268:50 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops28h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/35:05 amONT - CPT
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$972
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:10 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Thu 11/67:15 amSFO - CPT
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/29$973
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/712:25 amLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$974
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:50 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops35h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/86:05 amONT - CPT
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$974

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to California flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

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Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$966
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$659
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$990
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to California that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

8:50 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

7:20 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$967

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops31h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$972

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/21

8:50 pm-11:29 am

1 stop24h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

11:35 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$972

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/22

8:50 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops31h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/4

5:20 am-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$972

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/26

8:50 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops28h 31m

Ontario

Wed 12/3

5:05 am-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$972

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

11:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$973

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

11:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$974

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/13

8:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$978

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/14

8:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$978

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/26

8:50 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops32h 52m

Ontario

Wed 12/3

10:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$979

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of $848). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Cape Town to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to California. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to California?

    For a flight from Cape Town to California, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to California in 25h 30m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 10244 mi between Cape Town and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $693. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to California?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - San Francisco or Cape Town Intl - Ontario, Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Cape Town to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to California 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 Cape Town to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of $848). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to California. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$657Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$932Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,108Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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