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$638+ 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to California

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to California
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 January 29, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop31h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 3/1610:50 am
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/28$880
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 1/299:30 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop31h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 2/411:08 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/27$912
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 1/309:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 2/1512:20 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/29$913
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 2/18:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 2/105:50 am
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops26h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$934
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/29:30 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop32h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 2/1911:47 am
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/28$935
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 1/308:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 2/159:01 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops22h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$937
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/268:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 57m
United Airlines
Thu 3/57:00 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$941
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/28:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops28h 22m
United Airlines
Thu 2/195:00 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$964
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/128:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 3/198:25 am
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$966
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 8/258:00 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 9/610:35 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$968
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 4/248:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop36h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$977
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 1/2911:10 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops31h 38m
Delta
Wed 2/47:55 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops37h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$989

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$880
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$638
(flugladen.de)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,116
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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 January 29, 2026.
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

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

8:50 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/16

7:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$934

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/26

8:50 pm-11:47 am

1 stop24h 57m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$941

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

8:50 pm-3:57 pm

2 stops28h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

8:25 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$966

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/24

8:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop36h 44m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

11:59 pm-9:30 am

2 stops48h 31m

$977

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

8:50 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

San Diego

Wed 3/25

6:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$994

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

8:50 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops33h 13m

San Diego

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$994

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

8:50 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops29h 36m

San Diego

Mon 3/30

6:20 am-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$994

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

8:50 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops33h 13m

San Diego

Tue 3/24

6:30 am-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$994

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

8:50 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops32h 28m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$994

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

8:50 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop34h 38m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/20

11:45 am-3:05 pm

2 stops42h 20m

$997

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to California

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 $788). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $964). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
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
8,127 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
8,127 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
1,443 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
9,214 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
4,208 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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 30h 55m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or KLM to get the fastest option. There are 9985 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 $378. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Emirates, 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles, Cape Town Intl - San Francisco 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 $788). Flying from Cape Town to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $964). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$970Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,108Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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