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 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 12 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 Delta 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 January 2026, there are 12 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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21:30 - 18:56

CPT

LAS

31h 26m1 stop

11:55 - 19:15

LAS

CPT

21h 20m1 stop

R13 623Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26

21:30 - 17:43

CPT

SFO

30h 13m1 stop

11:40 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

21h 35m1 stop

R14 316Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1

20:50 - 15:12

CPT

SFO

28h 22m2 stops

6:50 - 16:10

SFO

CPT

23h 20m2 stops

R16 048United Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Sat, Feb 21

19:50 - 23:58

CPT

LAS

37h 08m2 stops

7:00 - 15:20

LAS

CPT

23h 20m2 stops

R16 048United Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 27

20:50 - 14:35

CPT

LAX

27h 45m1 stop

22:30 - 12:05

LAX

CPT

27h 35m1 stop

R16 097Delta

Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28

20:50 - 21:42

CPT

SFO

34h 52m2 stops

13:35 - 12:05

SFO

CPT

36h 30m2 stops

R16 196Delta

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1

22:10 - 23:09

CPT

SAN

34h 59m2 stops

18:00 - 19:55

SAN

CPT

39h 55m2 stops

R19 495British Airways

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

22:10 - 23:09

CPT

SAN

34h 59m2 stops

18:00 - 19:55

SAN

CPT

39h 55m2 stops

R19 528British Airways

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

12:35 - 23:32

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ONT

44h 57m2 stops

10:33 - 10:30

ONT

CPT

38h 57m2 stops

R29 275Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Mar 20

19:00 - 20:04

CPT

SJC

35h 04m2 stops

8:00 - 10:30

SJC

CPT

40h 30m2 stops

R29 539Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 26 - Sat, Feb 21

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to California

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 19

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

31h 26m

1 stop

LAS18:56Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Jan 26

LAS11:55Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R13 623

Virgin Atlantic

Jan 19

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

30h 13m

1 stop

SFO17:43San Francisco

Feb 1

SFO11:40San Francisco

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R14 316

Virgin Atlantic

Jan 19

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

30h 25m

1 stop

LAX17:55Los Angeles

Jan 28

LAX12:20Los Angeles

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R14 481

Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town to California

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 19

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

41h 30m

2 stops

LAX19:10Los Angeles

Mar 23

LAX13:25Los Angeles

59h 00m

3 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R21 573

Singapore Airlines

Feb 2

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

34h 15m

3 stops

LAX10:55Los Angeles

Feb 15

LAX19:50Los Angeles

75h 35m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R21 771

Singapore Airlines

Jan 20

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

34h 15m

3 stops

LAX10:55Los Angeles

Jan 28

LAX12:25Los Angeles

59h 00m

3 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R28 797

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Cape Town Intl

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21:30-18:56

1 stop31h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 26/1

11:55-19:15

1 stop21h 20m

R13 623

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-17:43

1 stop30h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

11:40-19:15

1 stop21h 35m

R14 316

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-15:12

2 stops28h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

6:50-16:10

2 stops23h 20m

R16 048

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

19:50-23:58

2 stops37h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 27/4

7:00-15:20

2 stops23h 20m

R16 048

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-14:35

1 stop27h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

22:30-12:05

1 stop27h 35m

R16 097

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-21:42

2 stops34h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

13:35-12:05

2 stops36h 30m

R16 196

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

22:10-23:09

2 stops34h 59m

San Diego

Mon 26/1

18:00-19:55

2 stops39h 55m

R19 495

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

22:10-23:09

2 stops34h 59m

San Diego

Mon 26/1

18:00-19:55

2 stops39h 55m

R19 528

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

12:35-23:32

2 stops44h 57m

Ontario

Fri 20/3

10:33-10:30

2 stops38h 57m

R29 275

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

19:00-20:04

2 stops35h 04m

San Jose

Sat 21/2

8:00-10:30

2 stops40h 30m

R29 539

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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 866. If you’re not able to fly to California in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to California during March average around R15 965.

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 week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around R18 270 when searching week 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 938 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	25h 33m
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The fastest flight from Cape Town to California takes 25h 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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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 January 2026, there are 12 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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Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 827	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 698 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 726	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 071	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 143 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 261	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 032 reviews	Search Delta flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R15 449	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 844 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 476	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 519 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 493	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 434 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R17 403	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 154 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R17 651	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 430 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R18 114	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 659 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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