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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from $640

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6:55 pm - 12:00 pmLAX-CPT
31h 05m1 stop
5:15 pm - 5:00 pmCPT-LAX
33h 45m1 stop
$887Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 5
6:55 pm - 12:00 pmLAX-CPT
31h 05m1 stop
5:15 pm - 5:00 pmCPT-LAX
33h 45m1 stop
$897Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 17
2:45 pm - 10:40 amSFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
12:35 pm - 1:35 pmCPT-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
$1,019Qatar Airways
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Wed, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 16
6:50 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
3:20 pm - 12:05 pmCPT-SFO
29h 45m2 stops
$1,074
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Mon, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 11
4:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 40m1 stop
1:00 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-SFO
33h 50m1 stop
$1,079Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 1 - Sat, May 10
6:50 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
6:05 am - 12:05 pmCPT-SFO
39h 00m2 stops
$1,084
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Mon, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 17
4:10 pm - 1:35 pmSFO-CPT
59h 25m3 stops
11:00 pm - 2:59 pmCPT-SFO
49h 59m2 stops
$1,120Kenya Airways
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Thu, Feb 20 - Tue, Mar 4
4:08 pm - 10:20 amSFO-CPT
32h 12m2 stops
10:00 pm - 3:00 pmCPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$1,129American Airlines
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Sun, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 4
4:23 pm - 8:00 amLAX-CPT
29h 37m2 stops
8:50 pm - 2:45 pmCPT-LAX
27h 55m1 stop
$1,131American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 17
4:10 pm - 9:40 pmSFO-CPT
43h 30m2 stops
2:30 pm - 2:46 pmCPT-SFO
33h 16m3 stops
$1,279Kenya Airways
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Sun, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 10
4:01 pm - 9:50 amLAX-CPT
55h 49m3 stops
Sat, Mar 1
8:30 pm - 10:00 amSFO-CPT
52h 30m3 stops
Sat, Mar 29
3:10 pm - 10:40 amLAX-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
$687Qatar Airways
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Tue, Feb 4
4:20 pm - 5:15 pmLAX-CPT
39h 55m1 stop
$710Qatar Airways
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Mon, Apr 14
11:15 pm - 5:15 pmSFO-CPT
33h 00m2 stops
$771Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Apr 28
6:30 pm - 7:40 amLAX-CPT
28h 10m1 stop
$793Lufthansa
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Mon, Mar 10
9:35 pm - 7:40 amSFO-CPT
25h 05m1 stop
$793Lufthansa
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Fri, Mar 28
4:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 40m1 stop
$800Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Apr 19
4:20 pm - 10:50 amLAX-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
$807American Airlines
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Sun, May 4
3:45 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
34h 05m1 stop
$879American Airlines
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Sat, Mar 29
9:30 pm - 2:30 pmSAN-CPT
31h 00m2 stops
1:50 pm - 3:57 pmCPT-SAN
36h 07m3 stops
$1,417Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 28
2:45 pm - 5:25 pmSFO-CPT
40h 40m1 stop
12:35 pm - 12:35 pmCPT-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
$1,573Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 26
3:10 pm - 10:40 amLAX-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
6:50 am - 12:50 pmCPT-LAX
40h 00m2 stops
$1,599Qatar Airways
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Tue, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 26
12:10 pm - 11:40 amLAX-CPT
37h 30m2 stops
6:30 pm - 8:33 pmCPT-LAX
36h 03m2 stops
$1,645
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Mon, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 20
5:30 pm - 7:40 amLAX-CPT
28h 10m1 stop
11:55 pm - 4:30 pmCPT-LAX
26h 35m1 stop
$1,651
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Tue, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 26
11:20 pm - 4:10 pmLAX-CPT
30h 50m1 stop
8:50 pm - 11:37 amCPT-LAX
24h 47m1 stop
$1,706United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 28
11:20 pm - 4:10 pmLAX-CPT
30h 50m1 stop
8:50 pm - 6:45 pmCPT-LAX
31h 55m2 stops
$1,710United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 28
9:30 pm - 12:10 pmLAX-CPT
28h 40m1 stop
6:45 pm - 4:20 pmCPT-LAX
31h 35m2 stops
$1,729Iberia
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Fri, Jan 10 - Thu, Feb 27
9:30 pm - 12:10 pmLAX-CPT
28h 40m1 stop
6:45 pm - 3:50 pmCPT-LAX
31h 05m1 stop
$1,734Iberia
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Fri, Jan 10 - Thu, Feb 27
7:10 pm - 7:40 amLAX-CPT
26h 30m2 stops
2:40 pm - 4:30 pmCPT-LAX
35h 50m2 stops
$1,825SWISS
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Fri, Jan 10 - Thu, Feb 27

Turkish Airlines flights from California to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines
Feb 23
LAX6:55 pmLos Angeles
31h 05m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 5
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 45m
1 stop
LAX5:00 pmLos Angeles
Turkish Airlines
Feb 3
LAX6:55 pmLos Angeles
31h 05m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 17
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 45m
1 stop
LAX5:00 pmLos Angeles
Turkish Airlines
Feb 20
LAX1:00 pmLos Angeles
37h 00m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 31
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
LAX5:55 pmLos Angeles

American Airlines flights from California to Cape Town

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Cape Town flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 26
SFO4:08 pmSan Francisco
32h 12m
2 stops
CPT10:20 amCape Town Intl
Feb 4
CPT10:00 pmCape Town Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Feb 2
LAX4:23 pmLos Angeles
29h 37m
2 stops
CPT8:00 amCape Town Intl
Feb 17
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles
American Airlines
Jan 19
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
26h 50m
1 stop
CPT10:20 amCape Town Intl
Jan 30
CPT6:45 pmCape Town Intl
30h 00m
1 stop
LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles

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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 January, then departing from California during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,189.

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?

In general, most travelers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is about 22 days prior to their departure date when tickets on average are $1,372. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Cape Town outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from California to Cape Town for $1,020.

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Best Price Found

$640

Fastest flight time

19h 35m

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 $640. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $887.
The fastest flight from California to Cape Town takes 19h 35m
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, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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.

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  • 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $855Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,900 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $898Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,501 reviews
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7.8
1,336 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $973Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,792 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,032Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,593 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,942 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,076Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,102Free CancellationRating
7.2
768 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,211Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,746 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,227Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,078 reviews
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