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$673+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cape Town

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 March 16, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1111:45 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/2510:40 am
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,067
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/711:45 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/2110:40 am
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,088
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/19:40 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 11/1510:40 am
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops41h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,107
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1011:45 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 8/2410:40 am
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,109
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/64:00 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops60h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sun 6/72:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops39h 49m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/15$1,120
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:45 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/194:35 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,123
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1111:45 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/1810:40 am
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,130
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/711:55 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 40m
Kenya Airways
Sun 5/172:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops43h 14m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,132
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 10/138:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/65:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,136
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 11/146:45 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/25:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,139
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2011:45 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 11/2310:40 am
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,143
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Mon 8/248:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/94:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,144

Find 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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,067
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$673
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,387
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaCape Town

SNA - CPT

SNACPT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/24

6:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

8:00 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$1,355

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/5

7:05 am-5:10 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

8:00 pm-11:21 am

1 stop24h 21m

$1,363
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/7

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,366

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/11

11:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

8:00 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop28h 29m

$1,380

Santa AnaCape Town

SNA - CPT

SNACPT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/27

7:50 pm-8:47 pm

2 stops33h 57m

$1,380

BurbankCape Town

BUR - CPT

BURCPT

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/22

5:48 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops36h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

8:00 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$1,380

BurbankCape Town

BUR - CPT

BURCPT

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 4/26

7:44 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops34h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/3

8:00 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$1,380

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

8:25 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/21

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,391

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/17

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/9

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

$1,402

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/17

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/31

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,403

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of $804). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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.

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 $1,366, United Airlines can have you in Cape Town from California in 22h 35m. 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?

    $597 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 Lufthansa, with prices starting from $649 and $749, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl, San Francisco - Cape Town Intl or Oakland - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of $804). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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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Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

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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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$881Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,082Average$1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,141Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$1,253Average$2,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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