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 9 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl 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 June 2026, there are 9 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.

R10 076 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to California in 2026

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20:00 - 9:33

CPT

LAX

22h 33m

1 stop

10:54 - 16:10

LAX

CPT

20h 16m

1 stop

R16 470United Airlines

อ., ต.ค. 13 - ส., ต.ค. 24

20:50 - 19:54

CPT

LAX

32h 04m

1 stop

8:40 - 16:10

LAX

CPT

21h 30m

1 stop

R16 766United Airlines

อ., ต.ค. 27 - พฤ., พ.ย. 12

20:50 - 19:54

CPT

LAX

32h 04m

1 stop

8:40 - 16:10

LAX

CPT

21h 30m

1 stop

R16 782United Airlines

อ., ต.ค. 27 - พฤ., พ.ย. 12

20:05 - 11:55

CPT

LAX

24h 50m

1 stop

11:00 - 18:35

LAX

CPT

22h 35m

1 stop

R17 062Delta

อา., ต.ค. 11 - พ., ต.ค. 28

20:50 - 16:02

CPT

LAX

28h 12m

1 stop

8:00 - 18:35

LAX

CPT

24h 35m

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R17 111Delta

อ., ต.ค. 27 - พฤ., พ.ย. 12

7:40 - 11:45

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SFO

37h 05m

1 stop

15:05 - 22:10

SFO

CPT

46h 05m

1 stop

R17 144KLM

พ., ก.ย. 2 - พ., ต.ค. 7

23:15 - 19:30

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SFO

29h 15m

2 stops

15:05 - 22:10

SFO

CPT

46h 05m

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R17 308KLM

พฤ., ก.ย. 3 - พ., ต.ค. 7

20:05 - 17:52

CPT

LAS

30h 47m

1 stop

10:41 - 17:50

LAS

CPT

22h 09m

1 stop

R22 814Virgin Atlantic

อ., ก.ค. 14 - จ., ก.ค. 20

19:30 - 22:46

CPT

FAT

36h 16m

2 stops

20:32 - 17:30

FAT

CPT

59h 58m

2 stops

R23 390Qatar Airways

อา., ส.ค. 2 - อา., ส.ค. 9

13:15 - 17:53

CPT

SJC

37h 38m

2 stops

21:38 - 10:15

SJC

CPT

51h 37m

2 stops

R23 636Qatar Airways

ศ., ก.ค. 31 - ศ., ส.ค. 7

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United Airlines flights from Cape Town to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets

United Airlines

Oct 13

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

22h 33m

1 stop

LAX9:33Los Angeles Los Angeles

Oct 27

LAX11:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 45m

1 stop

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R16 470

United Airlines

Oct 27

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

32h 04m

1 stop

LAX19:54Los Angeles Los Angeles

Nov 12

LAX8:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 30m

1 stop

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R16 766

United Airlines

Oct 27

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

32h 04m

1 stop

LAX19:54Los Angeles Los Angeles

Nov 12

LAX8:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 30m

1 stop

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R16 782

Delta flights from Cape Town to California

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets

Delta

Oct 11

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

LAX11:55Los Angeles Los Angeles

Oct 28

LAX11:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

22h 35m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 062

Delta

Oct 27

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

28h 12m

1 stop

LAX16:02Los Angeles Los Angeles

Nov 12

LAX8:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 35m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 111

Delta

Oct 27

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

28h 12m

1 stop

LAX16:02Los Angeles Los Angeles

Nov 12

LAX8:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 35m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 209

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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

อ. 13/10

20:00-9:33

1 stop22h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

ส. 24/10

10:54-16:10

1 stop20h 16m

R16 470

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

อ. 27/10

20:50-19:54

1 stop32h 04m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

พฤ. 12/11

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R16 766

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

อ. 27/10

20:50-19:54

1 stop32h 04m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

พฤ. 12/11

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R16 782

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

อา. 11/10

20:05-11:55

1 stop24h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

พ. 28/10

11:00-18:35

1 stop22h 35m

R17 062

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

อ. 27/10

20:50-16:02

1 stop28h 12m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

พฤ. 12/11

8:00-18:35

1 stop24h 35m

R17 111

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

พ. 2/9

7:40-11:45

1 stop37h 05m

San Francisco

พ. 7/10

15:05-22:10

1 stop46h 05m

R17 144

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

พฤ. 3/9

23:15-19:30

2 stops29h 15m

San Francisco

พ. 7/10

15:05-22:10

1 stop46h 05m

R17 308

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

อ. 14/7

20:05-17:52

1 stop30h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

จ. 20/7

10:41-17:50

1 stop22h 09m

R22 814

Cape TownFresno

CPT - FAT

CPTFAT

Cape Town Intl

อา. 2/8

19:30-22:46

2 stops36h 16m

Fresno Airterminal

อา. 9/8

20:32-17:30

2 stops59h 58m

R23 390

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

ศ. 31/7

13:15-17:53

2 stops37h 38m

San Jose

ศ. 7/8

21:38-10:15

2 stops51h 37m

R23 636

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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 October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to California from Cape Town, with most prices found around R9 911. If you’re not able to fly to California in October, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to California during April average around R10 865.

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 R21 082 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 R17 193 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	22h 33m
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The fastest flight from Cape Town to California takes 22h 33m

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 June 2026, there are 9 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 R13 235	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 424 reviews	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 494	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 690 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 120	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 870 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 857	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 530 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R16 079	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 612 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 567	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R18 053	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 064 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R18 124	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 160	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 591 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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