How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

The average flight duration from California to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Santa Ana to Cape Town is 25h on average, while flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town is 25h 10m on average. Cape Town is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Cape Town Intl?

Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R12 238 Cheap Flights from California to Cape Town in 2026

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22:30 - 13:25

LAX

CPT

28h 55m

2 stops

19:35 - 14:35

CPT

LAX

29h 00m

1 stop

R12 304Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 3

22:30 - 12:05

LAX

CPT

27h 35m

1 stop

19:35 - 14:35

CPT

LAX

29h 00m

1 stop

R13 651Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 3

15:25 - 5:50

LAS

CPT

28h 25m

1 stop

7:30 - 14:15

CPT

LAS

40h 45m

1 stop

R24 837KLM

Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 20

15:25 - 5:50

LAS

CPT

28h 25m

1 stop

0:30 - 23:55

CPT

LAS

33h 25m

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R25 001KLM

Wed, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 19

23:55 - 15:20

LAS

CPT

30h 25m

1 stop

20:50 - 12:00

CPT

LAS

25h 10m

1 stop

R25 067United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Nov 18

23:55 - 17:10

LAS

CPT

32h 15m

2 stops

20:50 - 10:22

CPT

LAS

23h 32m

1 stop

R25 133United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 7

19:30 - 17:50

LAS

CPT

61h 20m

2 stops

20:50 - 11:25

CPT

LAS

24h 35m

1 stop

R25 379Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 16

22:00 - 17:50

ONT

CPT

34h 50m

1 stop

20:05 - 10:38

CPT

ONT

23h 33m

1 stop

R25 642Delta

Wed, Jul 8 - Sun, Jul 12

6:02 - 10:15

ONT

CPT

43h 13m

2 stops

13:15 - 20:30

CPT

ONT

40h 15m

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R27 137Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16

6:02 - 10:15

ONT

CPT

43h 13m

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13:15 - 23:11

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ONT

42h 56m

2 stops

R27 219Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16

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Singapore Airlines flights from California to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines

Nov 17

LAX22:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

49h 20m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

43h 15m

2 stops

LAX19:55Los Angeles Los Angeles

R20 698

Singapore Airlines

Nov 18

LAX19:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

51h 35m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 24

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

43h 15m

2 stops

LAX19:55Los Angeles Los Angeles

R21 371

Singapore Airlines

Nov 9

SFO9:40San Francisco

37h 45m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

31h 10m

2 stops

SFO7:50San Francisco

R21 470

Iberia flights from California to Cape Town

Our best Iberia deals on California to Cape Town flight tickets

Iberia

Sept 15

SNA14:29Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

35h 31m

2 stops

CPT11:00Cape Town Intl

Sept 30

CPT18:50Cape Town Intl

36h 29m

2 stops

SNA22:19Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

R27 367

Iberia

Jul 2

SJC14:23San Jose

35h 37m

2 stops

CPT11:00Cape Town Intl

Jul 23

CPT18:50Cape Town Intl

37h 08m

2 stops

SJC22:58San Jose

R34 644

Iberia

Jul 4

SFO10:25San Francisco

39h 35m

2 stops

CPT11:00Cape Town Intl

Jul 12

CPT18:50Cape Town Intl

33h 49m

2 stops

SFO19:39San Francisco

R34 775

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2 stops28h 55m

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19:35-14:35

1 stop29h 00m

R12 304

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Fri 18/12

22:30-12:05

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

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19:35-14:35

1 stop29h 00m

R13 651

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LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 16/12

15:25-5:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

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7:30-14:15

1 stop40h 45m

R24 837

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Wed 16/12

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Sun 18/10

23:55-15:20

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

20:50-12:00

1 stop25h 10m

R25 067

Las VegasCape Town

LAS - CPT

LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 20/10

23:55-17:10

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

20:50-10:22

1 stop23h 32m

R25 133

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LASCPT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 20/10

19:30-17:50

2 stops61h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

20:50-11:25

1 stop24h 35m

R25 379

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Wed 8/7

22:00-17:50

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

20:05-10:38

1 stop23h 33m

R25 642

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Sun 9/8

6:02-10:15

2 stops43h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

13:15-20:30

2 stops40h 15m

R27 137

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Sun 9/8

6:02-10:15

2 stops43h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

13:15-23:11

2 stops42h 56m

R27 219

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from California, with most prices found around R12 665. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of September, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R12 731.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R28 053 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from California for as low as R23 096 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from California to Cape Town takes 20h 50m

There are no direct flights from California to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from California to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Cape Town

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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