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$598+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,017
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$598
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

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February

Average price

$1,327
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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 April 30, 2025.

This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/204:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,009
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 9/137:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/308:00 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops34h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,043
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/22:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 11/2112:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,072
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/36:25 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops55h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,113
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1110:45 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops30h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/292:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops33h 48mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,147
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/510:45 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops52h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 11/1311:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops47h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,162
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.
Thu 10/236:00 amLAX - CPT
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/38:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops28h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,242
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:40 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/164:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,249
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/117:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/202:00 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,259
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:55 pmLAS - CPT
2 stops50h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/204:35 pmCPT - LAS
2 stops40h 44mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,264
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/317:35 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops36h 10mSWISS
Mon 9/1511:05 amCPT - LAX
2 stops38h 25mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$1,270
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:00 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/152:35 pmCPT - LAX
3 stops33h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,283

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cape Town that are best for you.

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California

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,017

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

8:00 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$1,043

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

6:25 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops55h 15m

$1,113

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

10:45 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/29

2:35 pm-3:23 pm

3 stops33h 48m

$1,147

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

1:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,246

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

1:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,249

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

9:25 pm-11:35 am

2 stops53h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/21

1:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$1,282

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

11:59 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops29h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

1:50 pm-3:33 pm

3 stops34h 43m

$1,337

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 8/27

8:30 pm-11:50 am

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

4:35 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$1,367

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

7:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/13

6:55 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,371

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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 April 30, 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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?

    $598 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $741 and $939, 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$808Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$851Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$898Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$949Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$1,032Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,062Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,102Average$2,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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