Which airlines fly to California?

United Airlines, KLM and Virgin Atlantic 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 53% 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.

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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and KLM 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 October 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.

R8 401 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to California in 2026/27

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20:50 - 22:40CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

19:00 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 05m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

R15 240Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

20:50 - 21:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 437Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

20:50 - 20:06CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 979Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

20:50 - 20:06CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:51 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 012Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

17:15 - 16:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 20m1 stop Istanbul

18:30 - 23:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R16 193Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

17:15 - 16:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 20m1 stop Istanbul

18:30 - 23:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R16 259Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

8:30 - 14:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

40h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Kastrup Copenhagen

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

29h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 440Air France

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 3

8:30 - 14:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

40h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Kastrup Copenhagen

14:30 - 6:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 440Air France

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 3

20:50 - 13:09CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

19:45 - 15:20LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 966United Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Wed, Jun 2

20:50 - 11:24CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 34m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17:00 - 15:20LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 966United Airlines

Sun, Dec 13 - Wed, Jun 2

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23:45 - 21:05CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

30h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

23:05 - 12:05LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 634Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

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

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:00 - 22:40LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 818KLM

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

20:00 - 14:43CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

9:45 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 15m2 stops San Francisco Newark

R16 851United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

20:50 - 19:36CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:15 - 18:35SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 114Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

20:50 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

27h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

6:15 - 18:35SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 114Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

18:50 - 21:27CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 37m2 stops London Heathrow Portland

18:25 - 8:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

R21 996British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

18:50 - 20:33CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 43m2 stops London Heathrow San Diego

12:42 - 8:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

R21 996British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

16:35 - 10:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m1 stop Istanbul

19:35 - 23:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R24 479Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

16:35 - 10:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m1 stop Istanbul

19:35 - 23:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R24 577Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

20:50 - 20:36CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 46m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

8:00 - 16:10SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R32 469United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31

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United Airlines flights from Cape Town to California

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United Airlines

Oct 20

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

27h 43m

2 stops

LAX14:43Los Angeles

Oct 27

LAX9:45Los Angeles

23h 15m

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CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R16 851

United Airlines

Jan 26

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

28h 39m

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LAX15:29Los Angeles

Feb 9

LAX8:54Los Angeles

23h 06m

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CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R16 966

United Airlines

Nov 19

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

28h 39m

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LAX15:29Los Angeles

Dec 3

LAX23:59Los Angeles

32h 01m

2 stops

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R17 081

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to California

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

34h 50m

1 stop

SFO22:40San Francisco

Nov 2

SFO19:00San Francisco

31h 05m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R15 240

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

SFO21:45San Francisco

Nov 2

SFO6:00San Francisco

26h 35m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R15 437

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 29

CPT21:00Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

LAX20:15Los Angeles

Dec 6

LAX12:36Los Angeles

19h 59m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R15 552

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R16 440

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20:50-13:09

2 stops26h 19m

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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 029. If you’re not able to fly to California in February, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to California during November average around R16 949.

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 R20 873 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 147 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to California flight.

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Best price found	R8 401
Fastest flight time	27h 26m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R8 401. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 240.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to California takes 27h 26m

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 October 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 R13 238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 650 reviews	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 400	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 696 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 123	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 10 388 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 812	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 591 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 951	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 454 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 477	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 709 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R18 363	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 266 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 568	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 680 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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