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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from $658

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
30h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 11:40 am
CPT
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LAX
28h 05m
1 stop
$1,143Turkish Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
37h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
34h 40m
1 stop
$1,148Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 18
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 9:25 am
SFO
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CPT
36h 40m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 9:50 am
CPT
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
$1,205Singapore Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 10:10 pm
SFO
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CPT
38h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 10:04 pm
CPT
-
SFO
40h 39m
3 stops
$1,220Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 1:35 pm
SFO
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CPT
53h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 3:17 pm
CPT
-
SFO
40h 57m
2 stops
$1,232Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
Kenya Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 1:35 pm
SFO
-
CPT
60h 35m
3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 am - 6:59 pm
CPT
-
SFO
44h 39m
2 stops
$1,242Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 9:25 am
SFO
-
CPT
36h 40m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 9:50 am
CPT
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
$1,252Singapore Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 22
Kenya Airways Logo
10:55 pm - 1:35 pm
SFO
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CPT
53h 40m
3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 2:44 pm
CPT
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SFO
33h 19m
3 stops
$1,258Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pm
ONT
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CPT
20h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 6:01 pm
CPT
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ONT
30h 56m
1 stop
$1,424Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 30
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:50 pm
ONT
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CPT
26h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 6:01 pm
CPT
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ONT
30h 56m
1 stop
$1,429Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 30

Kenya Airways flights from California to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on California to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Apr 21
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
60h 35m
3 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
May 5
CPT7:20 amCape Town Intl
44h 39m
2 stops
SFO6:59 pmSan Francisco
$1,242
Kenya Airways
Apr 21
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
53h 40m
3 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
May 5
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
33h 19m
3 stops
SFO2:44 pmSan Francisco
$1,258
Kenya Airways
May 13
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco
59h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
May 27
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
36h 58m
3 stops
SFO6:23 pmSan Francisco
$1,276

Emirates flights from California to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on California to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
Apr 27
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
38h 35m
1 stop
CPT4:40 pmCape Town Intl
May 7
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 45m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,410
Emirates
Apr 7
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
38h 35m
1 stop
CPT4:40 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 21
CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl
28h 35m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,425
Emirates
Apr 27
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
38h 35m
1 stop
CPT4:40 pmCape Town Intl
May 7
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 45m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,431

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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

4:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,143

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,148

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

11:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/7

10:40 am-9:50 am

2 stops32h 10m

$1,205

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

10:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/7

2:25 pm-10:04 pm

3 stops40h 39m

$1,220

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

10:45 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

7:20 am-3:17 pm

2 stops40h 57m

$1,232

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

4:00 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops60h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

7:20 am-6:59 pm

2 stops44h 39m

$1,242

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

11:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/22

10:40 am-9:50 am

2 stops32h 10m

$1,252

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

10:55 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

2:25 pm-2:44 pm

3 stops33h 19m

$1,258
Quickest round-trip

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Thu 8/13

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

8:05 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop30h 56m

$1,424

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

8:05 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop30h 56m

$1,429

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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 September, then departing from California during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,181.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,371 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 $1,218 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Cape Town flight.

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Fastest flight time

19h 53m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Cape Town takes 19h 53m
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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    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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KLMPriceFrom $776Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,478 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $853Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,494 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $881Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,820 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $913Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,276 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $1,013Free CancellationRating
7.5
685 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,039Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,477 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,082Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,732 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,134Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,326 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,141Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,484 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,253Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,903 reviews
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Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Franschhoek
Stellenbosch
Porterville
Somerset West
Gordon's Bay
Wellington
Hermanus
Paarl
Simon's Town

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