Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from R11 364

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
19:30 - 17:45CPT-LAX
31h 15m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:19 - 19:15LAX-CPT
22h 56m1 stop
R15 976Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 29
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 0:31CPT-LAX
37h 01m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:35 - 19:15LAX-CPT
22h 40m1 stop
R16 186Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 13
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 15:26CPT-LAX
28h 36m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 18:00LAX-CPT
21h 30m1 stop
R17 151United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 9:19CPT-LAS
22h 29m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:10 - 7:40LAS-CPT
52h 30m2 stops
R17 186United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30
KLM Logo
23:45 - 11:45CPT-LAX
46h 00m1 stop
KLM Logo
8:30 - 21:55LAX-CPT
27h 25m2 stops
R17 870KLM
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Wed, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 17
KLM Logo
23:00 - 14:50CPT-LAX
24h 50m1 stop
KLM Logo
17:15 - 9:45LAX-CPT
55h 30m2 stops
R18 080KLM
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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 11:45CPT-LAX
28h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:05 - 11:50LAX-CPT
36h 45m1 stop
R19 939Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 12:10CPT-LAX
27h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 11:50LAX-CPT
31h 05m1 stop
R20 991Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 10
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 14:00CPT-SFO
33h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 11:35SFO-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
R22 569Emirates
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Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 8
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 14:00CPT-SFO
33h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 11:35SFO-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
R28 812Emirates
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Sun, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 24

American Airlines flights from Cape Town to California

Our best American Airlines deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 19
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
31h 46m
2 stops
LAX17:41Los Angeles
Nov 3
LAX14:51Los Angeles
31h 14m
2 stops
CPT8:05Cape Town Intl
R20 851
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American Airlines
Nov 5
CPT20:35Cape Town Intl
33h 43m
2 stops
SAN20:18San Diego
Nov 9
SAN14:39San Diego
31h 26m
2 stops
CPT8:05Cape Town Intl
R20 921
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KLM flights from Cape Town to California

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets
KLM
Nov 5
CPT23:45Cape Town Intl
46h 00m
1 stop
LAX11:45Los Angeles
Nov 17
LAX8:30Los Angeles
27h 25m
2 stops
CPT21:55Cape Town Intl
R17 870
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KLM
Sept 22
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
LAX14:50Los Angeles
Oct 7
LAX17:15Los Angeles
55h 30m
2 stops
CPT9:45Cape Town Intl
R18 080
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KLM
Sept 22
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
49h 55m
2 stops
LAX11:20Los Angeles
Oct 7
LAX17:15Los Angeles
55h 30m
2 stops
CPT9:45Cape Town Intl
R18 185
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to California 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, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 9 September 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

19:30-17:45

1 stop31h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

11:19-19:15

1 stop22h 56m

R15 976

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

21:30-0:31

1 stop37h 01m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/11

10:35-19:15

1 stop22h 40m

R16 186

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

20:50-15:26

1 stop28h 36m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

10:30-18:00

1 stop21h 30m

R17 151

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/10

19:50-9:19

1 stop22h 29m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 30/10

18:10-7:40

2 stops52h 30m

R17 186

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

23:45-11:45

1 stop46h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

8:30-21:55

2 stops27h 25m

R17 870

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

23:00-14:50

1 stop24h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/10

17:15-9:45

2 stops55h 30m

R18 080

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

16:35-11:45

1 stop28h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

14:05-11:50

1 stop36h 45m

R19 939

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

17:15-12:10

1 stop27h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/11

18:45-11:50

1 stop31h 05m

R20 991

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

13:05-14:00

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

17:05-11:35

1 stop33h 30m

R22 569

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:05-14:00

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 24/9

17:05-11:35

1 stop33h 30m

R28 812

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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 R16 923. If you’re not able to fly to California in February, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to California during October average around R17 396.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to California is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R19 524. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Cape Town to California on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R21 602. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to California is in the morning. Flights from Cape Town to California during this time can be as low as R16 843. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are R23 580 on average. Flights to California from Cape Town at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 R20 386 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 R18 150 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to California flight.

Cheap Cape Town to California flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to California

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

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  • 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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Rating
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LufthansaPriceFrom R11 512Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 410 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom R15 751Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 731 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 024Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 943 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R16 151Free CancellationRating
7,4
664 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 185Free CancellationRating
7,9
7 965 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R16 455Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 469 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 473Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 386 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R18 594Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 968 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R18 767Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 365 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 839Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 626 reviews
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