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

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to California

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 51% 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.

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 September 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.

R10 047 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to California in 2026/27

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20:05 - 19:58CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16:40 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R14 672Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

20:05 - 23:57CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:43 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 22m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

R15 372Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

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

32h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:25 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 252Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

20:50 - 11:14CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 24m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23:59 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R16 431United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

20:50 - 12:05CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 15m1 stop Newark

6:00 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 00m1 stop Newark

R16 431United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4

20:50 - 16:08CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

28h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:50 - 18:35LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 626Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

20:05 - 21:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:55 - 12:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 45m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 724Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 18

20:05 - 19:26CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

32h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

23:15 - 13:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 115Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 18

13:15 - 14:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 10:15LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R18 108Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 18

13:15 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:55 - 10:30SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R18 141Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 24

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20:05 - 19:26CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

32h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22:55 - 17:50LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 643Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

20:05 - 0:26CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

37h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:00 - 17:50LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 691Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

20:05 - 19:26CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

32h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22:55 - 17:50LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 724Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

20:05 - 12:29CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:45 - 17:50LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 724Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

7:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

37h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

10:45 - 21:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 131KLM

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

7:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

37h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

15:15 - 22:10LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R17 229Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

23:15 - 20:42CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

30h 27m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:45 - 21:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 294KLM

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

7:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

37h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

15:15 - 22:10LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R17 310Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

19:30 - 19:03CPT Cape Town Intl-ONT Ontario

32h 33m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:02 - 10:15ONT Ontario-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 13m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R27 358Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

19:30 - 19:03CPT Cape Town Intl-ONT Ontario

32h 33m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:12 - 10:15ONT Ontario-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 03m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R27 358Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

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Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to California

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets

Kenya Airways

Oct 31

CPT14:20Cape Town Intl

32h 16m

2 stops

LAX13:36Los Angeles

Nov 2

LAX22:46Los Angeles

52h 49m

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CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R21 495

Kenya Airways

Oct 19

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

33h 39m

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SFO15:04San Francisco

Oct 24

SFO8:07San Francisco

60h 53m

2 stops

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

R22 375

Kenya Airways

Sept 29

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

58h 54m

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SFO9:14San Francisco

Nov 10

SFO6:00San Francisco

69h 35m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R24 068

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to California

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 30

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

34h 38m

3 stops

SAN15:28San Diego

Nov 4

SAN21:45San Diego

30h 25m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R24 736

Ethiopian Air

Sept 21

CPT14:30Cape Town Intl

33h 58m

3 stops

SFO15:28San Francisco

Oct 6

SFO22:40San Francisco

30h 30m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R32 064

Ethiopian Air

Sept 21

CPT14:30Cape Town Intl

33h 58m

3 stops

SFO15:28San Francisco

Oct 6

SFO22:40San Francisco

30h 30m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

20:05-19:58

1 stop32h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

16:40-12:05

1 stop33h 25m

R14 672

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

20:05-23:57

1 stop36h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

18:43-12:05

2 stops31h 22m

R15 372

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-20:06

1 stop32h 16m

San Francisco

Fri 6/11

21:25-18:35

1 stop35h 10m

R16 252

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

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Tue 27/10

20:50-11:14

1 stop23h 24m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

23:59-18:00

2 stops32h 01m

R16 431

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CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

20:50-12:05

1 stop24h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/11

6:00-18:00

1 stop26h 00m

R16 431

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-16:08

1 stop28h 18m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

5:50-18:35

1 stop26h 45m

R16 626

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

20:05-21:39

1 stop34h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

17:55-12:40

2 stops33h 45m

R16 724

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

20:05-19:26

1 stop32h 21m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/10

23:15-13:25

2 stops29h 10m

R17 115

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/10

16:20-10:15

1 stop32h 55m

R18 108

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

13:15-13:35

1 stop33h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

15:55-10:30

1 stop33h 35m

R18 141

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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 828. If you’re not able to fly to California in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to California during January average around R15 991.

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 753 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 R16 985 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% 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

Best price found	R10 047
Fastest flight time	24h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 047. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 672.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to California takes 24h 50m

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 September 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 112	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 582 reviews	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 367	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 217 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 663	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 578 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 153	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 463 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R18 724	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 229 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 383	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 662 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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