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, KLM, and United Airlines 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 March 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.

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20:00 - 20:45

CPT

LAX

33h 45m

1 stop

23:59 - 17:10

LAX

CPT

32h 11m

2 stops

R16 255United Airlines

mar., abr. 21 - mar., abr. 28

20:00 - 15:22

CPT

SFO

28h 22m

1 stop

23:59 - 17:10

SFO

CPT

32h 11m

2 stops

R16 918United Airlines

mar., abr. 21 - mar., abr. 28

20:00 - 11:38

CPT

LAX

24h 38m

1 stop

10:55 - 9:30

LAX

CPT

37h 35m

2 stops

R16 952United Airlines

dom., may. 3 - mar., may. 26

20:00 - 20:45

CPT

LAX

33h 45m

1 stop

23:25 - 17:10

LAX

CPT

32h 45m

1 stop

R17 394Egyptair

mar., abr. 21 - mar., abr. 28

23:15 - 20:20

CPT

SFO

30h 05m

2 stops

10:31 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

25h 54m

2 stops

R19 673KLM

jue., jun. 11 - sáb., jun. 20

23:15 - 14:45

CPT

LAX

24h 30m

1 stop

8:15 - 21:25

LAX

CPT

28h 10m

2 stops

R19 673KLM

jue., may. 21 - lun., jun. 8

13:00 - 13:35

CPT

SFO

33h 35m

1 stop

15:55 - 10:15

SFO

CPT

33h 20m

1 stop

R19 843Qatar Airways

jue., jun. 11 - sáb., jun. 20

13:00 - 23:59

CPT

ONT

43h 59m

2 stops

10:39 - 11:30

ONT

CPT

39h 51m

2 stops

R23 923Qatar Airways

sáb., may. 2 - sáb., may. 9

13:15 - 18:47

CPT

SNA

38h 32m

2 stops

11:58 - 18:05

SNA

CPT

45h 07m

2 stops

R39 821Emirates

sáb., jul. 4 - mar., jul. 7

20:05 - 17:12

CPT

SAN

30h 07m

1 stop

8:00 - 17:50

SAN

CPT

24h 50m

1 stop

R40 892Virgin Atlantic

vie., jul. 3 - sáb., jul. 25

SWISS flights from Cape Town to California

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May 7

CPT22:25Cape Town Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

LAX16:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

May 14

LAX15:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

44h 25m

2 stops

CPT20:55Cape Town Intl

R20 115

SWISS

Apr 28

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

30h 15m

1 stop

LAX16:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

May 10

LAX19:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

40h 20m

1 stop

CPT20:55Cape Town Intl

R20 132

SWISS

May 3

CPT8:00Cape Town Intl

45h 28m

2 stops

LAX20:28Los Angeles Los Angeles

May 27

LAX19:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 50m

2 stops

CPT13:25Cape Town Intl

R20 710

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to California

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Kenya Airways

May 6

CPT23:30Cape Town Intl

51h 53m

2 stops

SFO18:23San Francisco

May 13

SFO16:10San Francisco

59h 50m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R20 302

Kenya Airways

Jun 23

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

SFO19:35San Francisco

Jul 7

SFO22:45San Francisco

58h 05m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

R23 481

Kenya Airways

Aug 2

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

27h 36m

1 stop

LAS14:41Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Oct 11

LAS23:36Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

33h 14m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

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CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

mar. 21/4

20:00-20:45

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

mar. 28/4

23:59-17:10

2 stops32h 11m

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

mar. 21/4

20:00-15:22

1 stop28h 22m

San Francisco

mar. 28/4

23:59-17:10

2 stops32h 11m

R16 918

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

dom. 3/5

20:00-11:38

1 stop24h 38m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

mar. 26/5

10:55-9:30

2 stops37h 35m

R16 952

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

mar. 21/4

20:00-20:45

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

mar. 28/4

23:25-17:10

1 stop32h 45m

R17 394

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/6

23:15-20:20

2 stops30h 05m

San Francisco

sáb. 20/6

10:31-21:25

2 stops25h 54m

R19 673

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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

jue. 21/5

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

lun. 8/6

8:15-21:25

2 stops28h 10m

R19 673

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/6

13:00-13:35

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

sáb. 20/6

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

R19 843

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 2/5

13:00-23:59

2 stops43h 59m

Ontario

sáb. 9/5

10:39-11:30

2 stops39h 51m

R23 923

Cape TownSanta Ana

CPT - SNA

CPTSNA

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 4/7

13:15-18:47

2 stops38h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 7/7

11:58-18:05

2 stops45h 07m

R39 821

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

vie. 3/7

20:05-17:12

1 stop30h 07m

San Diego

sáb. 25/7

8:00-17:50

1 stop24h 50m

R40 892

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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 November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to California from Cape Town, with most prices found around R16 510. If you’re not able to fly to California in November, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to California during February average around R16 663.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 R18 861 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 122 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	24h 30m
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The fastest flight from Cape Town to California takes 24h 30m

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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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 March 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 001	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 685	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 459 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 268	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 477 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R16 505	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 547 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 584	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 319 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 272 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R18 675	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 811 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R18 918	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 612	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 541 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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