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$626+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Cape Town

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,016
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$626
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,482
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/312:40 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/254:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,016
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/54:20 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 5/196:55 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,041
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 11/62:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 11/2412:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,061
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Wed 9/1010:45 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops30h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/262:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops35h 51mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/4$1,151
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/187:30 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/256:55 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,157
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2210:30 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops54h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 5/62:30 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops33h 31mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,162
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/810:50 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/172:30 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops37h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,215
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 5/114:20 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mIberia
Sat 5/176:55 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop31h 20mIberia
Deal found 4/3$1,420

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

12:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/25

4:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$1,016

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

4:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/19

6:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,041

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

10:45 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/26

2:35 pm-5:26 pm

3 stops35h 51m

$1,151

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

1:00 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops37h 42m

$1,156

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

7:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/25

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,157

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

10:30 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops54h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/6

2:30 pm-3:01 pm

3 stops33h 31m

$1,162

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

4:00 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops60h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

2:30 pm-7:00 pm

3 stops37h 30m

$1,225

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

4:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/17

6:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,420

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

$626

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

$646

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Salinas with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Salinas to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 April 4, 2025.

When flying from Salinas 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.

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

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

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

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 April 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Salinas to Cape Town have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
3,542 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,751 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from Salinas. Booking flights from Salinas to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Salinas from 10 different airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to Cape Town are American Airlines ($626), Qatar Airways ($646), and SWISS ($971).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Salinas 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 Salinas to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,140Average$1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,209Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$1,269Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,281Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,292Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,307Average$1,896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,389Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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