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Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to California from $676

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CPT — LAX
May 21 — May 281
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Tue 5/21
Tue 5/28
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to California?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 36 days in advance to save up to 4% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 36 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to California 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $888, or $986 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to California?

Flights from Cape Town to California lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to California in December, with the cheapest ticket starting at $810.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to California (CPT - CA)?

When flying from Cape Town to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Cape Town to California

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Cape Town and California. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Cape Town to California. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 7/86:55 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops33h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2810:30 amLAX - CPT
2 stops36h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,284
Fri 11/88:55 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops35h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/121:21 pmSBA - CPT
2 stops32h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,286
Fri 11/86:45 pmCPT - SBA
2 stops35h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/121:21 pmSBA - CPT
2 stops32h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,291

Cheap Delta flights from Cape Town to California

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Cape Town and California. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from Cape Town to California. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 11/512:30 amCPT - SAN
2 stops32h 31mDelta
Sun 11/179:59 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop35h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/15$912
Sun 11/39:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops29h 58mDelta
Sun 11/179:59 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop35h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/15$914
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Sat 6/87:30 amLAX - CPT
1 stop25h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/15$920
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Wed 6/51:50 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/15$927
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Tue 6/46:15 amLAX - CPT
2 stops30h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/15$931
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Fri 6/73:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop41h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$934
Sun 8/259:30 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop31h 42mDelta
Sun 9/85:00 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop39h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,018
Fri 9/139:30 pmCPT - LAS
2 stops31h 19mDelta
Fri 9/2012:59 amLAS - CPT
2 stops31h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,019
Wed 11/612:35 amCPT - SAN
2 stops33h 04mDelta
Sun 11/179:59 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop35h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,020

Cheap Cape Town to California flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cape Town to California specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to California in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 5/167:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2911:20 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$912
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Sat 6/87:30 amLAX - CPT
1 stop25h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/15$920
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Wed 6/51:50 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/15$927
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Tue 6/46:15 amLAX - CPT
2 stops30h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/15$931
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Sun 6/95:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop39h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/15$934
Sun 6/29:30 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Sat 6/87:30 amLAX - CPT
1 stop25h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,027
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop45h 35mDelta
Thu 6/61:50 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,030
Thu 5/3011:15 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops34h 04mDelta
Thu 6/66:30 amLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,031
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Thu 6/66:15 amLAX - CPT
2 stops30h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,034

Cape Town to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cape Town and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to California in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 11/512:30 amCPT - SAN
2 stops32h 31mDelta
Sun 11/179:59 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop35h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/15$912
Thu 5/167:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2911:20 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$912
Sun 11/39:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops29h 58mDelta
Sun 11/179:59 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop35h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/15$914
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Sat 6/87:30 amLAX - CPT
1 stop25h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/15$920
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Wed 6/51:50 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/15$927
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Tue 6/46:15 amLAX - CPT
2 stops30h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/15$931
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Sun 6/95:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop39h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/15$934
Sun 12/2210:40 amCPT - SFO
1 stop37h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 1/103:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/15$938
Sun 12/2210:40 amCPT - LAX
1 stop38h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 1/1010:10 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop24h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/15$938

One-way flights to California from Cape Town

Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Cape Town to California. For those needing a return trip from Cape Town, there is a search form available above.
Thu 5/234:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$676
Fri 5/244:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$690
Thu 5/234:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$702
Fri 5/244:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$717
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops42h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$731
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops42h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$736
Fri 6/74:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$737
Tue 5/287:10 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops58h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$740
Tue 7/24:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$746

Find flights from Cape Town to California within your budget

Customize 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, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/5

2 stops32h 31m

San Diego

Sun 11/17

1 stop35h 01m

$912

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/3

1 stop33h 19m

San Diego

Mon 11/18

1 stop21h 35m

$957

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/5

2 stops32h 31m

San Diego

Tue 11/19

2 stops29h 30m

$1,021

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/5

1 stop29h 15m

San Diego

Tue 11/19

1 stop28h 00m

$1,086

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop27h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 8/16

1 stop37h 35m

$1,089

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

2 stops30h 49m

San Diego

Tue 11/19

2 stops29h 30m

$1,160

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

3 stops41h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 9/21

3 stops70h 40m

$1,170

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

1 stop39h 55m

San Diego

Wed 11/20

1 stop28h 20m

$1,174

Cape Town IntlLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/28

1 stop28h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/18

1 stop33h 55m

$1,205

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and KLM from Cape Town to California have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,084 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to California?

    For a flight from Cape Town to California, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from Cape Town to California for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to California for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $912, but on average you can expect to pay $989.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to California?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Ontario or Cape Town Intl - San Francisco, Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Cape Town to California.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to California?

    The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to California are British Airways, Delta and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does CPT to LAX mean?

    CPT and LAX are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. CPT to LAX refers to a flight route from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cape Town to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cape Town to California flight deals updated?

    The Cape Town to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
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KLMCheapest$842Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$865Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$991Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,047Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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