$622+ 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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jun 1 — Jun 81
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to CaliforniaExplore 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 May 2, 2026.
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This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/157:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/223:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,075
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 10/278:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops34h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 11/126:00 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,076
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/193:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,099
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/1112:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,108
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/47:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop25h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 5/1311:43 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops36h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,133
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/157:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/224:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,134
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/47:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop26h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 5/131:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop34h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$1,153
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/194:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,155
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/58:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop24h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 5/137:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$1,158
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/1212:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,165
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops35h 46m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/184:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,174
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop31h 10m
SWISS
Tue 5/127:35 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 5/1![SWISS logo]()
$1,187
Best flights from Cape Town to CaliforniaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 2, 2026.
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/193:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,099
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 10/48:00 pm
CPT
- SMF
2 stops34h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 10/1711:55 pm
SMF
- CPT
2 stops32h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/1811:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops31h 40m
Delta
Thu 7/307:35 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops25h 15m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$1,363
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/111:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops30h 01m
KLM
Wed 6/108:30 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops27h 55m
KLM
Deal found 5/1![KLM logo]()
$1,410
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2910:40 am
CPT
- LAX
2 stops42h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 12/510:05 pm
LAX
- CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,469
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/132:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops37h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1610:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,512
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/11:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Sun 6/74:40 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop33h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 5/1![Emirates logo]()
$1,607
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/126:00 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops30h 35m
Lufthansa
Fri 6/199:10 pm
LAS
- CPT
1 stop27h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/28![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,924
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/142:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops35h 00m
SWISS
Mon 5/187:30 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops64h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 4/30![SWISS logo]()
$2,054
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/274:35 pm
CPT
- ONT
2 stops61h 12m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/210:41 pm
ONT
- CPT
2 stops52h 09m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$2,109
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/146:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
1 stop29h 05m
British Airways
Sun 6/214:45 pm
SAN
- CPT
1 stop33h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 4/30![British Airways logo]()
$2,376
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 8/291:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/53:10 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,306
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/241:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/114:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 6/1311:15 pm
CPT
- SAN
2 stops43h 36m
Delta
Sat 6/206:15 am
SAN
- CPT
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$1,457
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/3111:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop24h 30m
KLM
Tue 6/94:45 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop43h 40m
KLM
Deal found 5/1![KLM logo]()
$1,525
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/148:00 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops35h 38m
United Airlines
Sat 6/2012:59 am
LAS
- CPT
2 stops31h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$1,609
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/147:30 pm
CPT
- SAN
2 stops36h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/215:23 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops55h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,668
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1411:15 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops29h 34m
KLM
Sun 6/218:25 pm
LAS
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
KLM
Deal found 4/30![KLM logo]()
$1,570
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/1811:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops31h 40m
Delta
Fri 7/314:40 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop40h 10m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$1,598
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops33h 17m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/194:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/137:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
1 stop22h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 6/203:10 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops41h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,731
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/122:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops35h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/1910:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops53h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,769
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2811:15 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops32h 05m
KLM
Wed 7/87:05 am
LAS
- CPT
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/29![KLM logo]()
$1,622
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
- SJC
2 stops33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/196:17 am
SJC
- CPT
2 stops42h 58m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,562
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/410:40 am
CPT
- SMF
3 stops57h 12m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 10/1710:14 am
SMF
- CPT
3 stops62h 11m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$2,128
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/137:30 pm
CPT
- SJC
2 stops54h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/206:45 pm
SJC
- CPT
2 stops54h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,799
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/157:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops35h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 6/2112:50 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,837
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/21:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Fri 7/175:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/29![Emirates logo]()
$2,261
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/71:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/234:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,564
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/142:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops37h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1810:30 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,800
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to California. Data last updated May 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to California. Data last updated May 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/47:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops26h 53m
United Airlines
Wed 5/131:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
2 stops35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/47:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop26h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 5/131:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop34h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$1,153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/58:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 5/137:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$1,158
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop31h 10m
SWISS
Tue 5/127:35 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 5/1![SWISS logo]()
$1,187
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 49m
SWISS
Tue 5/121:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop46h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 4/29![SWISS logo]()
$1,208
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/1112:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,108
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/1212:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,165
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops35h 46m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/184:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,174
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/193:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,099
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/194:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,155
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/157:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/223:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,075
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/157:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/224:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,134
One-way flights from Cape Town to CaliforniaSearch for one-way flight options from Cape Town to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 2, 2026.
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/61:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$622
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/157:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$635
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$666
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$684
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops35h 32m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$759
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/121:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops38h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$774
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/84:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$794
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/137:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$831
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/97:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$871
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/17:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops59h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$896
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/232:20 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops32h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$921
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/42:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$926
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 May 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,075 (flightsite.co.za) |
One-way from | $622 (flightsite.co.za) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,027 |
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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 May 2, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/12
7:30 pm-3:25 pm
1 stop28h 55m
San Francisco
Fri 6/19
3:55 pm-10:15 am
1 stop33h 20m
$1,099
Cape TownSacramento
CPT - SMF
CPTSMF
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/4
8:00 pm-9:36 pm
2 stops34h 36m
Sacramento Intl
Sat 10/17
11:55 pm-5:10 pm
2 stops32h 15m
$1,299
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Sat 8/29
1:15 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop33h 45m
Los Angeles
Sat 12/5
3:10 pm-10:30 am
1 stop33h 20m
$1,306
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Fri 7/24
1:15 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop33h 45m
Los Angeles
Tue 8/11
4:20 pm-10:15 am
1 stop32h 55m
$1,322
Quickest round-trip
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Thu 6/18
11:15 pm-9:55 pm
2 stops31h 40m
Los Angeles
Thu 7/30
7:35 am-5:50 pm
2 stops25h 15m
$1,363
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Mon 6/1
11:15 pm-8:16 pm
2 stops30h 01m
Los Angeles
Wed 6/10
8:30 am-9:25 pm
2 stops27h 55m
$1,410
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sat 6/13
11:15 pm-9:51 am
2 stops43h 36m
San Diego
Sat 6/20
6:15 am-9:25 pm
2 stops30h 10m
$1,457
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Sat 8/29
10:40 am-7:55 pm
2 stops42h 15m
Los Angeles
Sat 12/5
10:05 pm-9:25 am
2 stops49h 20m
$1,469
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 5/13
2:25 pm-7:21 pm
3 stops37h 56m
San Francisco
Sat 5/16
10:00 pm-1:35 pm
3 stops54h 35m
$1,512
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/31
11:15 pm-2:45 pm
1 stop24h 30m
Los Angeles
Tue 6/9
4:45 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop43h 40m
$1,525
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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to California, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to California?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of $603). Flying from Cape Town to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $949). 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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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 May 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta 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.
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$943 | Average$1,076 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$967 | Average$1,128 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |