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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from $598

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KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from California to Cape Town.
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:00 pmCPT-LAX
34h 25m1 stop
$898Turkish Airlines
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Mon, May 5 - Tue, May 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 11:45 amCPT-LAX
28h 10m1 stop
$915Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
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7:55 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
30h 55m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 11:45 amCPT-LAX
30h 45m2 stops
$1,038
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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
British Airways Logo
4:20 pm - 11:00 amSFO-CPT
33h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 5:15 pmCPT-SFO
31h 20m1 stop
$1,040British Airways
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Sun, Apr 27 - Tue, May 13
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7:55 pm - 7:55 pmLAX-CPT
39h 00m2 stops
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4:35 pm - 6:00 pmCPT-LAX
34h 25m1 stop
$1,063
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 20
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 1:35 pmCPT-SFO
33h 35m1 stop
$1,099Qatar Airways
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 1:35 pmCPT-SFO
33h 35m1 stop
$1,116Qatar Airways
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Tue, Apr 29 - Wed, May 21
British Airways Logo
11:59 pm - 11:00 amLAX-CPT
50h 01m2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 5:35 pmCPT-LAX
31h 40m1 stop
$1,134British Airways
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Sun, May 4 - Mon, May 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:45 pm - 1:45 pmSFO-CPT
30h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 5:49 pmCPT-SFO
36h 14m3 stops
$1,150Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:45 pm - 1:45 pmSFO-CPT
30h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 5:49 pmCPT-SFO
36h 14m3 stops
$1,195Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 22

British Airways flights from California to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on California to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
Apr 27
SFO4:20 pmSan Francisco
33h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 13
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
SFO5:15 pmSan Francisco
British Airways
May 4
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
50h 01m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 12
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
LAX5:35 pmLos Angeles
British Airways
Apr 27
SFO4:20 pmSan Francisco
33h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 13
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
31h 54m
2 stops
SFO5:49 pmSan Francisco

Ethiopian Air flights from California to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on California to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Sep 10
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 26
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
36h 14m
3 stops
SFO5:49 pmSan Francisco
Ethiopian Air
Sep 13
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 22
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
36h 14m
3 stops
SFO5:49 pmSan Francisco
Ethiopian Air
Sep 14
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 50m
2 stops
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 28
CPT3:25 pmCape Town Intl
56h 58m
3 stops
SFO3:23 pmSan Francisco

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of February, then departing from California during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,217.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,268. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,547.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the afternoon. Flights from California to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,300. Flights to Cape Town are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,512. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from California when booking 22 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,385 when searching 22 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from California for as low as $1,081 on momondo.

Cheap California to Cape Town flight deals and tips

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

Best Price Found

$598

Fastest flight time

20h 32m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from California in the past 72 hours is $598. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $898.
The fastest flight from California to Cape Town takes 20h 32m
There are no direct flights from California to Cape Town. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport, San Jose Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from California to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    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 layovers 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 California to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from California to Cape Town

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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $808Free CancellationRating
7.4
642 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $851Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,767 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $898Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,917 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,329 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $975Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,767 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,032Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,580 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,043Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,554 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,062Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,667 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,102Free CancellationRating
7.2
766 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,102Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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