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$662+ 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 3/11:10 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,122
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 4/96:45 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/234:35 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,124
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 3/56:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 3/135:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,132
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/246:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/115:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/48:00 am
SNA
-
CPT
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 2/88:50 pm
CPT
-
SNA
2 stops35h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,139
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/38:00 am
ONT
-
CPT
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 2/208:50 pm
CPT
-
ONT
2 stops25h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,140
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/246:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/245:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,149
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/56:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/294:35 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,150
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 5/96:45 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/124:35 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,161
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/45:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,175
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/11:10 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/155:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,178
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 12/16:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/155:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,180

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,122
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$662
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,371
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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 January 29, 2026.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/13

4:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop27h 15m

$1,189

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,191

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

10:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,195

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

1:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

5:15 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,200

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

5:15 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,200

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

11:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/30

2:30 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops32h 40m

$1,220

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

9:00 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops55h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/2

2:30 pm-3:17 pm

3 stops33h 47m

$1,236

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

5:15 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,245

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

12:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

9:30 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$1,255

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

8:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

8:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,256

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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 $812). 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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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 $1,250, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from California in 20h. The distance from California to Cape Town is about 9941 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 San Francisco - Cape Town Intl, Los Angeles - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of $812). 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

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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$985Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,135Average$1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,214Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$1,253Average$2,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
IberiaCheapest$1,381Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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