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Cheap flights from California to Cape Town from $598

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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 10:10 pm
SFO
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CPT
38h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 9:13 pm
CPT
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SFO
54h 48m
2 stops
$1,083Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 27
Kenya Airways Logo
10:55 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
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CPT
53h 45m
3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 12:39 am
CPT
-
SFO
43h 14m
2 stops
$1,092Kenya Airways
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
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CPT
31h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
CPT
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SFO
33h 30m
1 stop
$1,122Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
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CPT
31h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
CPT
-
SFO
33h 30m
1 stop
$1,123Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
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CPT
32h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 4:40 pm
CPT
-
SFO
33h 05m
1 stop
$1,124Turkish Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 7:15 pm
ONT
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CPT
20h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 12:02 pm
CPT
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ONT
24h 32m
1 stop
$1,136Delta
Sun, Feb 15 - Tue, Mar 3
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
ONT
-
CPT
27h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 12:02 pm
CPT
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ONT
24h 32m
1 stop
$1,140Delta
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Mar 5
United Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 4:10 pm
LAX
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CPT
30h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 3:32 pm
CPT
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LAX
28h 42m
1 stop
$1,195United Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 4:10 pm
LAX
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CPT
25h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 1:30 pm
CPT
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LAX
25h 40m
1 stop
$1,196United Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 9
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1:15 pm - 7:15 pm
ONT
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CPT
20h 00m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
9:30 pm - 11:47 am
CPT
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ONT
23h 17m
1 stop
$1,266SAUDIA
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 9

Kenya Airways flights from California to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on California to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
May 2
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
46h 05m
2 stops
CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl
May 18
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
43h 14m
2 stops
SFO12:39 amSan Francisco
$1,092
Kenya Airways
Feb 24
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
52h 40m
3 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 10
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
31h 40m
3 stops
SFO1:05 pmSan Francisco
$1,236
Kenya Airways
May 21
SMF12:07 pmSacramento Intl
20h 43m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
Jun 2
CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
SMF10:55 amSacramento Intl
$11,881

KLM flights from California to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on California to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
Mar 2
LAX9:32 amLos Angeles
26h 23m
2 stops
CPT9:55 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 17
CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl
33h 07m
2 stops
LAX11:52 pmLos Angeles
$1,264
KLM
Apr 4
LAX9:45 amLos Angeles
26h 40m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 19
CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl
25h 20m
1 stop
LAX4:05 pmLos Angeles
$1,276
KLM
Jun 9
LAX4:45 pmLos Angeles
43h 40m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Jun 23
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
24h 30m
1 stop
LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles
$1,280

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Cape Town 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

10:50 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/27

11:25 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops54h 48m

$1,083

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

10:55 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops53h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

2:25 pm-12:39 am

2 stops43h 14m

$1,092

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,122

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,123

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/12

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,124

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Sun 2/15

1:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

9:30 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop24h 32m

$1,136

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop24h 32m

$1,140

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

11:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

8:50 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop28h 42m

$1,195

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

5:05 am-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,196

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Mon 2/16

1:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

9:30 pm-11:47 am

1 stop23h 17m

$1,266

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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 $1,200.

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 $1,391 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.

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You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Cape Town flight.

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Fastest flight time

20h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Cape Town takes 20h 00m
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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Rating
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KLMPriceFrom $776Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,448 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $853Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,215 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $913Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,209 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $985Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,729 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,007Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,711 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $1,013Free CancellationRating
7.5
678 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,039Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,232 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,140Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,138 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,253Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,864 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $1,379Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,102 reviews
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Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

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Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Porterville
Simon's Town
Somerset West
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Paarl

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