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$556+ Cheap flights from California to Cape Town (CPT)

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$976
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$556
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,186
From California to Cape Town Intl
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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 September 15, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/115:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$976
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/126:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$986
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/91:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$995
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/267:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/115:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,017
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/282:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/65:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,020
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sat 11/291:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/95:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,023
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/272:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/105:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,025
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/272:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/35:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,027
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/161:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,039
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/56:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/95:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,046
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/45:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,124
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/46:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/185:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,125

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/6

5:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,096

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

9:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

10:40 am-7:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,131

FresnoCape Town

FAT - CPT

FATCPT

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 12/6

12:35 pm-10:20 am

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/21

8:35 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$1,139

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/20

5:15 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

10:10 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$1,139

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

12:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/26

9:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop41h 35m

$1,155

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

5:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,156

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 11/10

2:55 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

6:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,163

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

10:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/3

6:55 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,168

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

12:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

9:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop39h 45m

$1,179

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/6

6:55 pm-6:17 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$1,199

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cape Town

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from California to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 CA to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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

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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 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

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

    For as low as $1,096, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from California in 31h 05m. The distance from California to Cape Town is about 9985 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $648 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hahn Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $781 and $812, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl, San Francisco - 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from California to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Cape Town. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$808Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$960Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$980Average$1,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$1,144Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$1,195Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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