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$542+ Cheap flights from California 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$956
(oojo)

One-way from

$542
(oojo)
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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 January 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/41:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/255:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$956
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/61:00 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop37h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 3/135:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$970
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/41:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/113:20 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,050
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 3/32:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 3/197:10 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,052
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:50 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops36h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 3/112:25 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops31h 19mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,107
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/178:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/510:00 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,129
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/166:04 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops30h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/76:45 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,130
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/187:10 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/246:45 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop31h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,130
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/174:30 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/56:45 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,133
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/256:10 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/256:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,140
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Mon 2/35:30 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 2/178:50 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops32h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,142
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/32:53 pmRNO - CPT
2 stops33h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/246:45 pmCPT - RNO
2 stops33h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,145

Find flights from California to Cape Town within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

1:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/25

5:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$956

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 3/6

1:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/13

5:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$970

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

1:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

3:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,050

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

2:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/19

7:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,052

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

10:50 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

2:25 pm-12:44 pm

3 stops31h 19m

$1,107

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 2/17

8:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/5

10:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,129

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

6:04 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

6:45 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,130

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 2/24

6:10 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/24

10:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,130

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 2/17

4:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/5

6:45 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,133

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 2/24

12:54 pm-8:00 am

2 stops33h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/24

6:45 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,135

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from California to Cape Town

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

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 $1,292). Flying from California to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 January 21, 2025.

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

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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Ethiopian Air, Iberia and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

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

    $542 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $760 and $807, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Cape Town Intl, Los Angeles - 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 vacation 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 $1,292). Flying from California to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 California to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$898Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$949Average$1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$1,032Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,076Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,102Average$1,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,211Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,227Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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