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$596+ Cheap flights from Riverside, 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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:30 amLAX - CPT
2 stops30h 25mDelta
Thu 11/279:30 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop23h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,153
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:20 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Fri 12/199:30 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop31h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,154
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:30 amLAX - CPT
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Thu 12/189:30 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop23h 36mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/912:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop20h 30mDelta
Wed 12/178:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:25 amLAX - CPT
1 stop24h 50mDelta
Sat 12/138:50 amCPT - LAX
1 stop43h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,161
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:45 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops35h 30mDelta
Sat 12/138:50 amCPT - LAX
1 stop43h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,165
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/73:20 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,167
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:10 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops50h 30mSWISS
Wed 11/269:00 amCPT - LAX
1 stop41h 35mSWISS
Deal found 10/29$1,171
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Sat 11/2912:55 amLAX - CPT
1 stop32h 20mDelta
Tue 12/169:30 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,172
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/115:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:20 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Sat 12/138:00 amCPT - LAX
1 stop37h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,185
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/65:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop28h 10mLufthansa
Sat 11/223:55 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops57h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 10/28$1,189

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,153
(Delta)

One-way from

$596
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,249
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($272 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Riverside

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 1/4

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

5:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,181

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

1:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/17

4:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,196

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

8:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/16

4:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,196

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

8:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/17

4:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop38h 55m

$1,196

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 11/9

12:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/14

8:50 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop28h 43m

$1,209

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 11/9

12:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/19

8:50 pm-10:38 am

1 stop23h 48m

$1,213

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 11/9

12:55 am-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/16

8:50 pm-11:52 am

1 stop25h 02m

$1,213

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/16

8:50 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$1,213

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 11/29

12:55 am-7:15 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/14

11:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,214

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

12:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

9:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop41h 35m

$1,247

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Riverside with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riverside to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riverside to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 8 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Cape Town (average of $814). Flying from Riverside to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from R1V to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Riverside to Cape Town in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riverside to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Riverside to Cape Town, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,487 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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 Riverside 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 Riverside?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Riverside, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Riverside to Cape Town Intl per day from 10 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Riverside to Cape Town will take you 29h 45m. The distance from Riverside to Cape Town is about 9985 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Cape Town (average of $814). Flying from Riverside to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 Riverside to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$845Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$882Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$980Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,064Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,156Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$1,253Average$2,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
IberiaCheapest$1,336Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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