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$825+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
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 July 29, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 9/178:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/24:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$972
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/91:25 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/184:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$990
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/191:25 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/24:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$999
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/135:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,000
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1812:45 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/165:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,005
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/108:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/174:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,030
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/168:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/234:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,031
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/181:25 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/25:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,060
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/47:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/95:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,081
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/47:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/1712:55 am
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop43h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,085
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/171:25 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/25:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,090
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/108:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/234:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,130

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 July 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$972
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$828
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,699
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One-way flight from California to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($230 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 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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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/17

4:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,000

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,190

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/19

4:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,307

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/15

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,377

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 10/21

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/2

2:00 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$1,403

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 10/17

6:15 am-5:50 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/29

8:50 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$1,405

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 10/19

4:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/28

12:30 am-8:11 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$1,425

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

8:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/17

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

$1,432

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 10/19

10:57 am-5:50 am

2 stops33h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop24h 54m

$1,445

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

2:00 pm-9:45 am

2 stops34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/16

8:05 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop29h 03m

$1,471

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of $1,297). Flying from California to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,952). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,427 and $1,905 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $972 on Turkish Airlines (Sep 17-Oct 2).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from California to Cape Town is 2 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $1,550, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from California in 25h 50m. The distance from California to Cape Town is about 10244 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?

    $720 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 Lufthansa and SWISS, with prices starting from $749 and $777, 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 Diego - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of $1,297). Flying from California to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,952). 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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$877Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$960Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,132Average$1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,136Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
IberiaCheapest$1,381Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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