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$1,413+ Cheap flights from Oakland (OAK) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CPT
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Cape Town?

Users have found that booking a flight from Oakland, California to Cape Town at least 15 days early can save you up to 39% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 15 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Oakland, California to Cape Town for as little as $1,507 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,908 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Cape Town from Oakland, California average $1,538. You can even find prices in January for less than $1,538, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $962. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Oakland, California. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 13%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oakland, California to Cape Town as you normally would.

Cheap Oakland to Cape Town flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Oakland to Cape Town specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on julio 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cape Town in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/256:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
dom. 9/81:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops40h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,494
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/286:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
mar. 9/171:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops43h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,543
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/286:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
mar. 9/171:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops43h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,606
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/186:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
jue. 9/51:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops40h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,703
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/246:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
sáb. 9/71:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops37h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,726
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/238:58 pmOAK - CPT
2 stops52h 02mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/305:45 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops39h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,830
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/2310:54 pmOAK - CPT
1 stop33h 56mDelta
vie. 8/309:30 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops35h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/24$2,016
This mytrip.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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/2312:01 pmOAK - CPT
3 stops36h 59mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/309:25 amCPT - OAK
3 stops47h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$2,023
This mytrip.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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/238:58 pmOAK - CPT
2 stops52h 52mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/3010:15 amCPT - OAK
3 stops47h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$2,089

Oakland to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Oakland and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cape Town in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/156:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
dom. 9/291:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops43h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,413
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/126:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
jue. 9/261:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops43h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,436
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/86:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops49h 25mQatar Airways
dom. 11/1712:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,439
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/166:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
lun. 9/301:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops40h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,448
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/256:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops50h 25mQatar Airways
vie. 11/86:25 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops39h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,462
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/247:15 amOAK - CPT
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
dom. 12/86:25 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops39h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,484
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/256:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
dom. 9/81:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops40h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,494
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/286:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
mar. 9/171:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops43h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,543
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/146:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops42h 30mQatar Airways
mar. 11/2612:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops45h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,579

Oakland to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Oakland to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Oakland to Cape Town departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/46:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
sáb. 8/101:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops39h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$6,251
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/16:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
lun. 8/121:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops39h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$8,841

Find flights from Oakland to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.

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OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

dom. 9/15

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/29

2 stops43h 52m

$1,413

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

jue. 9/12

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/26

2 stops43h 52m

$1,436

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

vie. 11/22

2 stops49h 25m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 12/1

2 stops39h 34m

$1,439

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

lun. 9/16

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/30

2 stops40h 44m

$1,448

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

vie. 10/25

2 stops50h 25m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 11/8

2 stops39h 23m

$1,462

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

dom. 10/6

2 stops58h 30m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 10/12

2 stops39h 30m

$1,643

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

vie. 11/22

2 stops45h 23m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 12/1

3 stops51h 09m

$1,696

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

dom. 10/6

2 stops58h 30m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 10/12

3 stops41h 28m

$1,785

OaklandCape Town Intl

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

vie. 8/23

1 stop33h 56m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 8/30

2 stops35h 21m

$2,016

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Deals found on 7/24

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 julio 25, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and Qatar Airways from Oakland to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
4,159 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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  • Can I find flights from Oakland, California to Cape Town for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Oakland, California to Cape Town for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,413, but on average you can expect to pay $1,583.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Oakland, California to Cape Town for under $6,300?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Oakland, California to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $6,300.

  • What does OAK to CPT mean?

    Great question - OAK to CPT just means Oakland Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Oakland to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Oakland to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Oakland to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Oakland to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Oakland to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Oakland, California to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Oakland, California to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • 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 $1,276). Flying from Oakland, California to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,749). 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 airline flying from Oakland to Cape Town

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,224Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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