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Cheap flights from Oakland, California to Cape Town from R18 287

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CPT
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R37 164

One-way from

R18 287

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R25 385
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 25m total
  • Oakland to Cape Town
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 06m total
  • Oakland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R41 212 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 046 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 7/49:23OAK - CPT
2 stops40h 37mBritish Airways
Mon 14/418:55CPT - OAK
2 stops37h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R37 164
Mon 17/36:00OAK - CPT
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Tue 8/420:05CPT - OAK
2 stops36h 41mDelta
Deal found 20/2R38 602
Sat 8/39:46OAK - CPT
2 stops38h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/314:00CPT - OAK
3 stops42h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R38 971
Fri 30/57:00OAK - CPT
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 7/613:00CPT - OAK
2 stops42h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R44 336

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Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Mon 7/4

9:23-11:00

2 stops40h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

18:55-23:43

2 stops37h 48m

R37 164

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Mon 17/3

6:00-19:00

2 stops28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

20:05-23:46

2 stops36h 41m

R38 602

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sat 8/3

9:46-10:30

2 stops38h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

14:00-23:43

3 stops42h 43m

R38 971

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Fri 30/5

7:00-10:50

2 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/6

13:00-22:11

2 stops42h 11m

R44 336

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Fri 25/4

18:29-14:35

3 stops35h 06m

R18 287

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Fri 25/4

6:00-10:50

2 stops43h 50m

R21 532

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to Cape Town

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

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 R110). Flying from Oakland, 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.

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 21 February 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

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
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

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.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

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
6,6
Okay
6 762 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

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.

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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 R110). Flying from Oakland, 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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