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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from $538

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:05 pm - 5:15 pmCPT-LAS
30h 10m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:35 am - 5:50 pmLAS-CPT
21h 15m1 stop
$909Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 4
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:22 amCPT-SFO
23h 32m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:53 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-CPT
33h 17m2 stops
$959United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 9
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 12:57 pmCPT-SMF
25h 27m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 7:15 pmSMF-CPT
64h 00m2 stops
$976Delta
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 11:18 pmCPT-LAS
36h 13m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 5:50 pmLAS-CPT
22h 20m1 stop
$976Delta
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Fri, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 4
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 2:50 pmCPT-LAX
29h 25m2 stops
KLM Logo
10:20 am - 9:25 pmLAX-CPT
26h 05m2 stops
$1,003KLM
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Wed, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 18
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 2:50 pmCPT-LAX
29h 25m2 stops
KLM Logo
1:50 pm - 9:25 pmLAX-CPT
22h 35m1 stop
$1,007KLM
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:35 amCPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
$1,056Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:35 amCPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
$1,070Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 31
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7:50 pm - 9:54 amCPT-LAX
23h 04m1 stop
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10:15 am - 10:50 pmLAX-CPT
27h 35m2 stops
$1,103
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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2:00 pm - 12:50 pmCPT-SFO
31h 50m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 9:25 pmSFO-CPT
22h 40m1 stop
$1,162
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Mon, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 6

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 1
CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl
23h 32m
1 stop
SFO10:22 amSan Francisco
Sep 9
SFO10:53 pmSan Francisco
33h 17m
2 stops
CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl
$959
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United Airlines
Aug 28
CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl
24h 55m
2 stops
LAX11:45 amLos Angeles
Sep 3
LAX12:56 amLos Angeles
29h 24m
2 stops
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
$966
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United Airlines
Aug 7
CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl
26h 33m
2 stops
LAX1:23 pmLos Angeles
Aug 13
LAX12:08 amLos Angeles
30h 12m
2 stops
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
$967
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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to California

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Aug 28
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
Sep 8
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,056
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Turkish Airlines
Oct 14
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
Oct 31
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
31h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,070
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Turkish Airlines
Aug 28
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
Sep 10
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,071
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/29

8:05 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/4

11:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$909

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/1

7:50 pm-10:22 am

1 stop23h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

10:53 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$959

Cape TownSacramento

CPT - SMF

CPTSMF

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

9:30 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops25h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

5:15 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops64h 00m

$976

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/29

8:05 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops36h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/4

10:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$976

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/10

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

10:20 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,003

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/10

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,007

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/28

4:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,056

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/14

4:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

$1,070

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/13

7:50 pm-9:54 am

1 stop23h 04m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/20

10:15 am-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,103

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/25

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

1:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,162

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of October is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around $992.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to California is on a Sunday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $1,010. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Friday is $1,354.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $951. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,259 on average. Flights to California from Cape Town at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $1,176 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Cape Town for as low as $1,034 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to California flight.

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Best Price Found

$538

Fastest flight time

21h 28m

Direct flights

None

Airports in California

8 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $538. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $909.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to California takes 21h 28m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to California. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cape Town Intl Airport - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport, Cape Town Intl Airport - San Francisco Airport and Cape Town Intl Airport - Los Angeles Airport.
There are 8 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), Fresno Airterminal (FAT), San Francisco (SFO), Sacramento Intl (SMF), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California were last updated today.

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

    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 Cape Town Intl Airport to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to California

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $856Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $937Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,383 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,108Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,933 reviews
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