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$530+ 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
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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 julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$929
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$530
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,739
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 julio 31, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/216:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
vie. 11/75:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$915
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/271:40 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop37h 10mTurkish Airlines
jue. 9/44:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/28$922
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
jue. 12/411:59 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops50h 11mBritish Airways
lun. 12/810:10 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop25h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$986
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/57:20 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/2910:00 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops35h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,014
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/216:45 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/75:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,018
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
jue. 8/288:18 amLAX - CPT
1 stop22h 02mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/118:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,040
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
jue. 8/286:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
vie. 9/58:00 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,045
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mié. 10/226:36 pmBUR - CPT
2 stops35h 44mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/288:50 pmCPT - BUR
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,045
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/213:25 pmBUR - CPT
2 stops62h 55mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/296:45 pmCPT - BUR
2 stops31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,113
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2011:48 amLAS - CPT
2 stops36h 42mQatar Airways
lun. 11/247:00 pmCPT - LAS
2 stops32h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,175
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
sáb. 9/63:48 pmLAS - CPT
2 stops35h 02mTurkish Airlines
lun. 9/224:35 pmCPT - LAS
2 stops34h 36mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,179
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/294:25 pmSNA - CPT
2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways
dom. 12/146:55 pmCPT - SNA
2 stops34h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,187

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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 julio 31, 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

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mar. 10/21

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 11/7

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$915

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

mié. 8/27

1:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/4

4:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$922

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mar. 10/21

6:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 11/7

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,018

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

jue. 8/28

8:18 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 02m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/11

8:50 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop28h 36m

$1,040

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

jue. 8/28

6:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 9/5

8:00 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$1,045

BurbankCape Town

BUR - CPT

BURCPT

Burbank Bob Hope

mié. 10/22

6:36 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops35h 44m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/28

8:50 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,045

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

vie. 10/3

4:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 10/10

11:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop47h 15m

$1,078

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

mié. 9/17

11:16 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops56h 54m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 10/15

8:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,085

BurbankCape Town

BUR - CPT

BURCPT

Burbank Bob Hope

mar. 10/21

3:25 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops62h 55m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 10/29

6:45 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$1,113

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 11/20

11:48 am-10:30 am

2 stops36h 42m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/24

7:00 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops32h 41m

$1,175

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

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

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 julio 31, 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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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 julio 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta from California to Cape Town have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

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

    $530 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 Norse Atlantic UK and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $613 and $742, 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 Ontario - 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$808Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$897Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$968Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SWISSCheapest$1,101Average$1,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,102Average$2,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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