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$834+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CPT
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,186
(oojo)

One-way from

$834
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,796
From Oakland to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:15 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 10/141:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops44h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,186
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:10 amOAK - CPT
2 stops35h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 12/158:50 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,452

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Oakland

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OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Tue 9/30

6:15 am-10:50 am

2 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/14

1:00 pm-12:03 am

2 stops44h 03m

$1,186

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sat 12/6

10:10 am-8:00 am

2 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/15

8:50 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops36h 48m

$1,452

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Wed 8/20

6:15 am-10:50 am

2 stops43h 35m

$834

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Fri 8/15

8:13 am-10:50 am

3 stops41h 37m

$1,046

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Deals found on 7/27

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Oakland, California to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and British Airways from Oakland to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,208 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Oakland, California to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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