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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R11 304

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to California (USCA). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 648

One-way from

R11 304
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 27/1-3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • Cape Town to California
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • Cape Town to California

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 26/19:00CPT - SFO
1 stop41h 25mSWISS
Sat 8/219:25SFO - CPT
2 stops36h 00mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R15 648
Mon 27/19:30CPT - SFO
1 stop39h 20mLufthansa
Sun 9/220:35SFO - CPT
1 stop25h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R15 874
Fri 24/120:50CPT - SAN
1 stop24h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/219:43SAN - CPT
3 stops36h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/1R17 153
Sun 26/120:50CPT - SFO
1 stop31h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/28:25SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 172
Fri 14/220:50CPT - ONT
2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/36:00ONT - CPT
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1R17 209
Sun 16/320:50CPT - LAX
1 stop23h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 17/48:20LAX - CPT
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 247
Fri 14/221:15CPT - LAS
2 stops30h 45mDelta
Thu 20/26:20LAS - CPT
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 322
Fri 24/121:15CPT - SAN
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Sat 1/211:38SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 22mDelta
Deal found 15/1R17 322
Tue 21/121:15CPT - SFO
2 stops30h 18mDelta
Mon 3/210:15SFO - CPT
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 360
Wed 22/118:30CPT - LAS
2 stops50h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/20:59LAS - CPT
2 stops31h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 623
Mon 17/214:40CPT - LAX
2 stops35h 50mSWISS
Mon 10/320:10LAX - CPT
1 stop40h 45mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R17 717
Wed 19/38:05CPT - LAX
1 stop37h 40mDelta
Sun 13/423:50LAX - CPT
2 stops36h 20mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 736

Find flights from Cape Town to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to California 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

19:50-16:25

1 stop30h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

19:25-17:25

2 stops36h 00m

R15 648

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

9:30-14:50

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

20:35-7:40

1 stop25h 05m

R15 874

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

20:50-12:10

1 stop25h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

7:00-16:10

1 stop23h 10m

R17 172

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

20:50-11:26

1 stop23h 36m

Los Angeles

Thu 17/4

8:20-15:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 247

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/2

21:15-18:00

2 stops30h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 19/2

0:55-19:00

2 stops32h 05m

R17 322

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

21:15-13:49

1 stop26h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

22:00-19:00

1 stop35h 00m

R17 379

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

20:05-17:30

1 stop30h 25m

San Diego

Sat 17/5

18:55-17:50

2 stops61h 55m

R17 435

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/2

14:40-16:30

2 stops35h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/3

20:10-21:55

1 stop40h 45m

R17 717

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

8:05-12:45

1 stop37h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/4

6:00-21:25

2 stops30h 25m

R17 736

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

23:15-14:50

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/6

16:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R17 830

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to California

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 CPT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to California, see what other customers have to say about KLM, British Airways and Singapore Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to California. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to California?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to California. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 304. Turkish Airlines flights start at R13 203 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at R15 498 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to California?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to California (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 Cape Town to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to California. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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DeltaCheapestR12 392AverageR18 831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 844AverageR18 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 620AverageR21 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 694AverageR23 133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR16 893AverageR23 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR17 450AverageR24 456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR18 299AverageR26 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 048AverageR24 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 179AverageR23 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 658AverageR22 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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