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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from R10 884

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 347

One-way from

R10 884

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 151
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/4-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 30m total
  • California to Cape Town
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • California to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R47 996 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from California to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from California to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Mon 31/312:40SFO - CPT
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/416:35CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R19 183
Wed 23/415:55SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 7/513:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R19 347
Wed 17/90:10LAX - CPT
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 4/1016:35CPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R20 548
Mon 14/421:01SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 44mEthiopian Air
Mon 28/414:35CPT - SFO
3 stops34h 06mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R20 876
Tue 22/422:30SFO - CPT
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/523:30CPT - SFO
2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R21 167
Sat 30/87:00ONT - CPT
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/919:50CPT - ONT
2 stops25h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3R21 276
Tue 13/516:15SFO - CPT
2 stops44h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 27/523:30CPT - SFO
2 stops52h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R21 331
Thu 18/923:00LAX - CPT
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/914:35CPT - LAX
3 stops33h 34mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R22 532
Mon 14/421:30SAN - CPT
2 stops31h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 28/414:35CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R22 696
Wed 27/813:40LAX - CPT
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/914:00CPT - LAX
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R22 750
Sun 16/1115:10LAX - CPT
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1118:55CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R23 478
Sun 16/1115:42LAX - CPT
2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 30/1120:55CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/3R24 315

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Customise your flight search to find flights from California 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cape Town that are best for you.

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California

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

15:55-10:50

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

13:00-13:35

1 stop33h 35m

R19 347

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

12:40-11:50

1 stop38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R19 438

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

0:10-11:50

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/10

16:35-11:45

1 stop28h 10m

R20 548

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

21:01-13:45

2 stops31h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/4

14:35-15:41

3 stops34h 06m

R20 876

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

22:30-22:10

2 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

23:30-19:00

2 stops52h 30m

R21 167

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Sat 30/8

7:00-15:20

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

19:50-12:33

2 stops25h 43m

R21 276

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

16:15-22:10

2 stops44h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

23:30-19:00

2 stops52h 30m

R21 331

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 18/9

23:00-14:35

2 stops30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

14:35-15:09

3 stops33h 34m

R22 532

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 14/4

21:30-13:45

2 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/4

14:35-15:48

3 stops34h 13m

R22 696

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

13:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

14:00-11:45

2 stops30h 45m

R22 750

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cape Town

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from California to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 CA to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 24 March 2025.

When flying from California to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 24 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from California to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 888 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 538 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from 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 California to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from California to Cape Town are American Airlines (R10 884), Qatar Airways (R11 703), and Turkish Airlines (R15 179).

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

    Most travellers choose Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl, San Francisco - Cape Town Intl or San Jose - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from California to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 2 airlines flying from California to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 489AverageR27 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 882AverageR27 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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