Cape Town

$627+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Mar 2 — Mar 91
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 31, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Mon 2/2310:15 am
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop19h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 3/108:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops27h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,181
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 3/132:05 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/263:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,182
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/177:45 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/304:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 5/88:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/152:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 2/226:40 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 3/108:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops25h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,186
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/107:45 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/245:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 5/178:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/92:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,189
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/311:25 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/164:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,190
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 9/188:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/284:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,192
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1411:05 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/212:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops33h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,193
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sun 4/1911:05 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/32:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops35h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,194

Find flight deals from Irvine to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated January 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,181
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$627
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,371
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Cape Town Intl flights.
From Irvine to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Irvine to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($242 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Irvine

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

10:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

8:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,181

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

2:00 pm-11:40 am

2 stops30h 40m

$1,184

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

6:40 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

8:50 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,192

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

5:45 am-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/26

9:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop33h 09m

$1,260

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

11:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

7:50 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,261

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

7:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,261

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/17

8:00 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,261

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 4/3

11:59 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

7:50 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,261

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

11:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/19

8:00 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,261

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

8:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

8:00 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,261

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Irvine to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Cape Town?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Cape Town (average of $812). Flying from Irvine to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,357). 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.

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 January 31, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Irvine to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Irvine to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Irvine; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Irvine. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Irvine to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Irvine to Cape Town in 19h 55m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 9985 mi between Irvine and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to Cape Town one-way?

    $632 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 $757, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Irvine to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Cape Town?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Cape Town (average of $812). Flying from Irvine to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,357). 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 Irvine to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,140Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,214Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,234Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$1,253Average$2,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$1,379Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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