What airlines fly to Cape Town?

Delta, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Cape Town you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town takes 22h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Santa Ana to Cape Town takes 25h on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Cape Town Intl Airport is 13 as of October 2026.

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.

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5:15 pm - 2:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 2:53 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

35h 03m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,132Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

10:05 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 am - 7:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,169Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Mon, Mar 1

5:15 pm - 2:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 12:19 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

32h 29m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,171Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

7:50 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 am - 7:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,214Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 22

7:30 pm - 11:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 30m1 stop Istanbul

12:55 am - 10:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,278Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

6:30 pm - 11:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 30m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 10:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$1,278Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

10:25 pm - 1:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

53h 10m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

2:20 pm - 7:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

39h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,286Kenya Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

8:55 pm - 6:00 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:20 pm - 7:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

39h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,286Kenya Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

8:35 pm - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

8:40 pm - 6:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,359Iberia

Mon, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 21

8:35 pm - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

10:10 pm - 3:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,359Iberia

Sun, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 14

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12:19 pm - 5:50 pmONT Ontario-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 11:06 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ONT Ontario

24h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,396Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 16

12:19 pm - 5:50 pmONT Ontario-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 11:06 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ONT Ontario

24h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,396Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13

1:50 pm - 9:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 11:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,407KLM

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 18

4:45 pm - 9:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 11:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

45h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,407KLM

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 19

1:50 pm - 9:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:15 am - 6:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 29m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,407Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 16

1:50 pm - 9:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:15 am - 6:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 29m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,407Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 16

12:18 pm - 1:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

64h 17m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

2:25 pm - 12:42 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 17m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,635Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 19

12:18 pm - 1:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

64h 17m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

2:25 pm - 9:10 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

51h 45m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,648Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 18

4:40 pm - 6:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:15 pm - 2:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,663Emirates

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 21

4:40 pm - 6:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:15 pm - 2:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,663Emirates

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

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Qatar Airways flights from California to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Feb 16

ONT6:00 amOntario

42h 30m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Feb 28

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

44h 04m

2 stops

ONT10:39 pmOntario

$1,375

Qatar Airways

Feb 28

ONT6:00 amOntario

42h 30m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Apr 29

CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl

36h 09m

2 stops

ONT10:39 pmOntario

$1,532

Qatar Airways

Mar 8

ONT6:00 amOntario

42h 30m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Apr 19

CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl

36h 09m

2 stops

ONT10:39 pmOntario

$1,534

Singapore Airlines flights from California to Cape Town

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on California to Cape Town flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

Feb 21

LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles

49h 20m

2 stops

CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl

Mar 1

CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl

43h 15m

2 stops

LAX7:55 pmLos Angeles

$1,169

Singapore Airlines

Feb 12

LAX7:50 pmLos Angeles

51h 35m

2 stops

CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl

Feb 22

CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl

43h 15m

2 stops

LAX7:55 pmLos Angeles

$1,214

Singapore Airlines

Feb 12

LAX7:50 pmLos Angeles

51h 35m

2 stops

CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl

Feb 22

CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl

43h 15m

2 stops

LAX7:55 pmLos Angeles

$1,219

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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

5:15 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

1:50 pm-2:53 pm

3 stops35h 03m

$1,132

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 2/21

10:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops49h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/1

10:40 am-7:55 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$1,169

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

5:15 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

1:50 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops32h 29m

$1,171

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 2/12

7:50 pm-9:25 am

2 stops51h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/22

10:40 am-7:55 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$1,214

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 10/25

7:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/9

12:55 am-10:50 am

1 stop43h 55m

$1,278

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 11/8

6:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

5:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop27h 35m

$1,278

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 11/14

10:25 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/21

2:20 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,286

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 11/14

8:55 pm-6:00 am

2 stops47h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/21

2:20 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,286

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 1/11

8:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/21

8:40 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,359

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 2/28

8:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/14

10:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,359

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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 April, then departing from California during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,329.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,533 when searching 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 $1,349 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$715
Fastest flight time	21h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from California in the past 72 hours is $715. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,132.

The fastest flight from California to Cape Town takes 21h 55m

There are no direct flights from California to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from California to Cape Town.

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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?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Cape Town Intl Airport is 13 as of October 2026.
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.

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KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,576 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,626 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,131 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $877	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,246 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,619 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $985	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,458 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $1,013	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,136	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 331 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,216	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,283 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,356	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,255 reviews	Search Iberia flights

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