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$737+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Jul 14 — Jul 211
Tue 7/14
Tue 7/21
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 June 14, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 11/137:50 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops51h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 11/2110:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops41h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,238
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 11/210:55 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/162:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,247
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/1511:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/282:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,259
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 9/1310:45 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops53h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/272:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops42h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,269
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 11/110:45 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/152:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,271
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 9/1511:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 45m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/282:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops53h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/14$1,281
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 11/210:59 pm
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Kenya Airways
Tue 11/102:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops32h 09m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,283
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 11/310:05 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 11/2010:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops43h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,288
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 10/1611:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 10/2410:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops43h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,289
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 11/210:45 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/162:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops31h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,290
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 11/1610:59 pm
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Kenya Airways
Tue 11/242:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops53h 03m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/13$1,294
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 9/129:00 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops48h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sat 9/262:20 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops51h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,300

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 June 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,238
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$737
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,666
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One-way flight from California to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($232 potential increase over avg. 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 June 14, 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

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/24

9:56 am-5:10 pm

1 stop22h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

8:00 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$1,425

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 7/6

8:48 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

8:00 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$1,425

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/24

8:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

11:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,437

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/26

8:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

11:15 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,447

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 6/29

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/10

8:00 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop30h 47m

$1,570
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 6/27

8:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

8:00 pm-11:39 am

1 stop24h 39m

$1,570

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

3:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/2

1:15 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,571

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

11:30 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

8:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,575

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 6/27

7:45 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops58h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/10

8:00 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,594

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Thu 6/25

11:50 am-9:25 pm

2 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/16

11:15 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops52h 15m

$1,596

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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 $771). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,348). 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?

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 81 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 $1,425, United Airlines can have you in Cape Town from California in 22h 14m. The distance from California to Cape Town is about 9834 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $749 and $751, 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 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?

    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 $771). Flying from California to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,348). 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 June 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$822Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$878Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,136Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$1,234Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,414Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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