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

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

Which airlines fly to California?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California?

As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California.

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

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 Cape Town Intl Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R9 893 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to California in 2026

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20:05 - 21:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:38 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 27m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

R15 200Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Nov 10

20:05 - 21:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:47 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles London Heathrow

R15 200Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

20:05 - 21:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:55 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 969Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Nov 10

20:05 - 23:57CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:55 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 969Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

19:50 - 20:34CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 44m1 stop Newark

23:00 - 15:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 162United Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

19:50 - 13:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

22:35 - 15:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 162United Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

23:15 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

45h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

15:10 - 6:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 402Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

20:05 - 21:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:45 - 14:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 482Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

23:00 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:50 - 21:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 851KLM

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

23:00 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:25 - 21:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 851KLM

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

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20:05 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22:25 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 082Delta

Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Nov 6

20:05 - 23:58CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22:00 - 17:50SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 082Delta

Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30

19:50 - 13:17CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 27m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

23:30 - 17:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

R16 194United Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8

19:50 - 11:59CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 09m1 stop Newark

22:35 - 17:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

R16 194United Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8

20:05 - 19:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

23:15 - 19:45SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 627Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30

20:00 - 12:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 30m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23:20 - 16:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 861SWISS

Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Nov 6

23:15 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:50 - 21:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R20 427KLM

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8

23:15 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

16:45 - 21:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R21 020KLM

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8

13:15 - 13:18CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 03m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

16:30 - 10:15SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R27 145Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29

13:15 - 9:34CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

53h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

16:20 - 10:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R28 940Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27

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United Airlines flights from Cape Town to California

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United Airlines

Sept 5

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

33h 44m

1 stop

LAX20:34Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sept 16

LAX23:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 20m

1 stop

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

R16 178

United Airlines

Aug 27

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

25h 09m

1 stop

LAX11:59Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sept 8

LAX22:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 35m

2 stops

CPT17:10Cape Town Intl

R16 194

United Airlines

Oct 9

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

28h 19m

1 stop

LAX15:19Los Angeles Los Angeles

Oct 24

LAX7:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

23h 30m

2 stops

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R16 210

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to California

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 22

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

34h 34m

1 stop

SFO21:39San Francisco

Nov 10

SFO10:38San Francisco

39h 27m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R15 200

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 22

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

36h 52m

1 stop

SFO23:57San Francisco

Nov 10

SFO11:50San Francisco

38h 15m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R15 280

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 29

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

36h 52m

1 stop

SFO23:57San Francisco

Nov 17

SFO11:50San Francisco

38h 15m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R15 360

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2 stops39h 27m

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2 stops35h 18m

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

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1 stop33h 44m

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23:00-15:20

1 stop31h 20m

R16 162

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

19:50-13:00

2 stops26h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

22:35-15:20

1 stop31h 45m

R16 162

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:10-6:25

1 stop29h 15m

R16 402

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

20:05-21:39

1 stop34h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

17:45-14:35

2 stops35h 50m

R16 482

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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

23:00-14:45

1 stop24h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

13:50-21:10

1 stop22h 20m

R16 851

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

23:00-14:45

1 stop24h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

8:25-21:10

2 stops27h 45m

R16 851

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to California from Cape Town, with most prices found around R15 568. If you’re not able to fly to California in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to California during January average around R15 713.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around R19 633 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Cape Town for as low as R16 723 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to California flight.

Cheap Cape Town to California flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R9 893
Fastest flight time	22h 47m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R9 893. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 200.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to California takes 22h 47m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California?
As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to California?
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 Cape Town Intl Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to California

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Delta	PriceFrom R12 910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 516 reviews	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 090	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 749	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 113 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 562 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 904	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 045	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 735 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 610	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 184 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 084	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 657 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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