How long is the flight from California to Cape Town?

For as low as $1,174, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from California in 19h 45m. The distance from California to Cape Town is about 9986 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?

$568 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and SWISS, with prices starting from $597 and $669, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Cape Town?

Turkish Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from California to Cape Town.

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.

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.

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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 December 15, 2025.

Wed 12/316:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sat 1/245:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,272

Wed 12/316:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/242:00 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,397

Sun 12/145:30 pmLAX - CPT

1 stop28h 10mLufthansa

Thu 12/256:45 pmCPT - LAX

1 stop28h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 12/13

$1,517

Wed 12/316:10 amOAK - CPT

2 stops49h 15mQatar Airways

Sat 1/2412:35 pmCPT - OAK

2 stops42h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/13

$1,526

Mon 12/151:05 pmLAX - CPT

1 stop20h 10mDelta

Mon 1/199:30 pmCPT - LAX

1 stop23h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$1,548

Sun 12/1412:12 pmONT - CPT

1 stop21h 03mDelta

Mon 1/199:30 pmCPT - ONT

1 stop24h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$1,548

Sun 12/147:00 pmLAX - CPT

2 stops50h 30mSWISS

Wed 1/219:25 amCPT - LAX

1 stop41h 10mSWISS

Deal found 12/13

$1,551

Sun 12/1412:25 amLAX - CPT

2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/208:50 pmCPT - LAX

2 stops26h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,553

Sun 12/1412:12 pmONT - CPT

1 stop21h 03mDelta

Tue 1/209:30 pmCPT - ONT

2 stops28h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$1,553

Tue 12/234:50 pmLAX - CPT

1 stop40h 25mDelta

Thu 1/229:30 pmCPT - LAX

1 stop28h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$1,555

Wed 12/246:20 pmLAX - CPT

1 stop25h 30mKLM

Sat 12/278:00 amCPT - LAX

1 stop37h 45mKLM

Deal found 12/13

$1,556

Sun 12/1410:59 pmLAX - CPT

1 stop34h 16mDelta

Sun 1/189:30 pmCPT - LAX

1 stop24h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$1,561

Best flights from California to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from California to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Mon 3/26:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/105:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,110

Wed 1/289:50 amBUR - CPT

2 stops50h 05mKLM

Wed 2/411:45 pmCPT - BUR

2 stops50h 23mKLM

Deal found 12/14

$1,161

Wed 1/281:30 pmBUR - CPT

1 stop19h 45mDelta

Wed 2/411:45 pmCPT - BUR

2 stops50h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$1,174

Sat 1/108:40 amLAX - CPT

1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/308:50 pmCPT - LAX

1 stop28h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,252

Wed 3/117:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/257:00 amCPT - SFO

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,255

Thu 3/59:40 amSFO - CPT

2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/2310:40 amCPT - SFO

2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,276

Mon 1/198:05 amSAN - CPT

1 stop25h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 1/309:30 pmCPT - SAN

1 stop31h 21mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/13

$1,292

Sat 1/171:07 pmFAT - CPT

2 stops35h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/210:10 pmCPT - FAT

2 stops34h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,311

Sun 4/266:00 amONT - CPT

2 stops44h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 5/71:00 pmCPT - ONT

2 stops38h 19mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/15

$1,351

Sat 4/181:33 pmONT - CPT

2 stops36h 27mBritish Airways

Wed 4/226:50 pmCPT - ONT

2 stops36h 06mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/12

$1,451

Wed 1/289:46 amLAS - CPT

2 stops26h 09mKLM

Wed 2/411:45 pmCPT - LAS

1 stop24h 30mKLM

Deal found 12/14

$1,161

Sat 3/76:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sat 3/215:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,202

Wed 2/258:00 amLAX - CPT

2 stops25h 15mDelta

Sat 3/78:50 pmCPT - LAX

1 stop33h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$1,238

Sat 1/105:50 amLAX - CPT

2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/318:50 pmCPT - LAX

1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,252

Mon 3/29:40 amSFO - CPT

2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines

Tue 3/1010:40 amCPT - SFO

2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,276

Mon 1/126:50 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/275:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,297

Tue 2/108:10 amOAK - CPT

2 stops40h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 3/1012:35 pmCPT - OAK

2 stops44h 23mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$1,351

Sat 2/219:00 amLAX - CPT

2 stops24h 15mDelta

Sat 3/78:50 pmCPT - LAX

1 stop33h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$1,238

Sat 6/1310:42 amFAT - CPT

2 stops39h 18mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/296:50 pmCPT - FAT

2 stops36h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,365

Wed 2/411:50 pmLAS - CPT

1 stop30h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/88:50 pmCPT - LAS

1 stop24h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,252

Mon 5/184:45 pmLAX - CPT

1 stop43h 40mKLM

Mon 5/257:40 amCPT - LAX

1 stop40h 05mKLM

Deal found 12/13

$1,270

Fri 5/111:30 amSFO - CPT

2 stops36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 5/1110:40 amCPT - SFO

2 stops32h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,306

Wed 3/187:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 3/225:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,307

Mon 2/166:25 amSAN - CPT

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/257:55 amCPT - SAN

2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,334

Tue 2/2411:55 pmLAX - CPT

2 stops33h 20mDelta

Sat 3/78:50 pmCPT - LAX

1 stop33h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$1,238

Sun 3/156:00 amLAS - CPT

2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/228:50 pmCPT - LAS

1 stop23h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,252

Fri 5/111:45 amBUR - CPT

2 stops38h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 5/141:00 pmCPT - BUR

2 stops41h 59mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$1,390

Wed 5/201:50 pmLAX - CPT

1 stop31h 00mKLM

Mon 5/257:40 amCPT - LAX

1 stop40h 05mKLM

Deal found 12/14

$1,270

Fri 5/16:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/112:00 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,365

Mon 4/67:15 amLAS - CPT

1 stop25h 35mDelta

Sun 4/128:05 pmCPT - LAS

1 stop29h 33mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$1,252

Last-minute flights from California to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from California to Cape Town. Data last updated December 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/126:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 1/275:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,169

Mon 1/126:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/215:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,185

Tue 1/131:10 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 1/275:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,110

Tue 1/131:10 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines

Mon 4/134:40 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,147

Tue 1/131:10 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/215:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,202

Wed 1/146:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/215:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,184

Mon 1/1912:41 pmONT - CPT

1 stop20h 34mDelta

Tue 2/39:30 pmCPT - ONT

1 stop33h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$1,126

Mon 1/196:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 2/35:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,180

Wed 1/289:50 amBUR - CPT

2 stops50h 05mKLM

Wed 2/411:45 pmCPT - BUR

2 stops50h 23mKLM

Deal found 12/14

$1,161

Wed 1/289:46 amLAS - CPT

2 stops26h 09mKLM

Wed 2/411:45 pmCPT - LAS

1 stop24h 30mKLM

Deal found 12/14

$1,161

Wed 1/2810:13 amLAS - CPT

1 stop23h 02mDelta

Wed 2/411:45 pmCPT - LAS

1 stop24h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$1,164

Wed 1/281:30 pmBUR - CPT

1 stop19h 45mDelta

Wed 2/411:45 pmCPT - BUR

2 stops50h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$1,174

One-way flights from California to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from California to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Mon 1/128:31 pmLAX - CPT

3 stops55h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$613

Mon 1/268:20 amLAX - CPT

2 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$650

Tue 1/137:00 amSFO - CPT

3 stops68h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$660

Sat 1/3112:46 pmLAX - CPT

3 stops55h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$667

Sun 1/187:00 amSFO - CPT

3 stops68h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$683

Sun 1/258:20 amLAX - CPT

3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$685

Thu 1/298:20 amLAX - CPT

3 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$713

Mon 1/263:10 pmLAX - CPT

1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$729

Tue 1/273:10 pmLAX - CPT

1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/13

$737

Sat 1/317:51 amSAN - CPT

3 stops52h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$747

Mon 1/2611:53 amONT - CPT

2 stops36h 37mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$751

Mon 1/267:00 amBUR - CPT

2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$751

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San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,110

BurbankCape Town

BUR - CPT

BURCPT

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 1/28

9:50 am-9:55 pm

2 stops50h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

11:45 pm-4:08 pm

2 stops50h 23m

$1,161

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/28

9:46 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

11:45 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,161

BurbankCape Town

BUR - CPT

BURCPT

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 1/28

1:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

11:45 pm-4:08 pm

2 stops50h 23m

$1,174

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/21

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,202

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

8:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/7

8:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,238

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/7

8:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,238

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

11:55 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/7

8:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,238

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

8:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

8:50 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop28h 39m

$1,252

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

5:50 am-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

8:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop24h 55m

$1,252

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of $811). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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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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 $1,174, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from California in 19h 45m. The distance from California to Cape Town is about 9986 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?
$568 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and SWISS, with prices starting from $597 and $669, 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?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Cape Town?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of $811). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$885	Average$1,113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,009	Average$1,541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$1,013	Average$1,499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,039	Average$1,778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,106	Average$1,690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,130	Average$1,395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$1,160	Average$1,490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
SWISS	Cheapest$1,253	Average$2,685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Iberia	Cheapest$1,336	Average$1,487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,390	Average$1,594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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