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

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

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As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California.

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.

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8:05 pm - 7:58 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:40 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$909Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

8:05 pm - 5:02 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:40 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$909Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 2

8:05 pm - 9:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:15 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 50m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

$951Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 26

8:05 pm - 9:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$951Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 26

8:05 pm - 11:57 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:55 pm - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,003Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

8:05 pm - 1:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

5:50 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,003Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 24

8:50 pm - 11:56 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:55 pm - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,003Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Nov 13

8:00 pm - 6:08 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:54 am - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,016United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 24

8:00 pm - 2:43 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

5:00 am - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,016United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 24

8:00 pm - 3:19 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

28h 19m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:40 am - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 30m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,016United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 24

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7:40 am - 11:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

37h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

43h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,057KLM

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 6

7:50 pm - 9:38 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 48m1 stop Newark

11:59 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 11m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,083United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Dec 5

7:50 pm - 9:38 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 48m1 stop Newark

11:59 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 11m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,083United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Dec 5

7:50 pm - 2:08 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 18m2 stops Newark San Francisco

11:59 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 11m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,083United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Dec 5

7:50 pm - 2:08 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 18m2 stops Newark San Francisco

11:59 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 11m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,083United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Dec 5

7:40 am - 11:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

37h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

10:45 pm - 9:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,155Delta

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 6

11:15 pm - 7:19 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

29h 04m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles

10:05 pm - 9:25 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,289KLM

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Oct 9

2:20 pm - 8:53 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

51h 33m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:59 pm - 1:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 36m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

$1,455Kenya Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Dec 5

2:20 pm - 8:53 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

51h 33m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:00 am - 1:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

69h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

$1,455Kenya Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Dec 5

2:20 pm - 8:53 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

51h 33m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:00 am - 1:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

69h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

$1,492Kenya Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Dec 5

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KLM flights from Cape Town to California

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KLM

Sep 21

CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl

24h 45m

1 stop

LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles

Sep 27

LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles

22h 20m

1 stop

CPT9:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,057

KLM

Sep 21

CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles

Sep 27

LAX8:25 amLos Angeles

27h 45m

2 stops

CPT9:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,058

KLM

Sep 21

CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles

Sep 27

LAX8:25 amLos Angeles

27h 45m

2 stops

CPT9:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,059

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to California

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

United Airlines

Oct 9

CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl

27h 43m

2 stops

LAX2:43 pmLos Angeles

Oct 24

LAX5:00 amLos Angeles

26h 10m

2 stops

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,016

United Airlines

Oct 24

CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl

34h 32m

1 stop

LAX9:22 pmLos Angeles

Oct 31

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles

25h 10m

2 stops

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,017

United Airlines

Nov 9

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

29h 50m

2 stops

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles

Nov 16

LAX8:25 amLos Angeles

21h 45m

1 stop

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,019

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/29

8:05 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop32h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

4:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$909

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

8:05 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop29h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

4:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$909

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

8:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop34h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

2:15 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$951

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

8:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop34h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

5:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$951

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/29

8:05 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop36h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

9:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,003

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/9

8:05 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops26h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 10/24

5:50 am-6:35 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,003

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

8:50 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop36h 06m

San Francisco

Fri 11/13

9:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,003

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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/9

8:00 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop31h 08m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/24

10:54 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$1,016

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/9

8:00 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops27h 43m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/24

5:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,016

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/9

8:00 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop28h 19m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/24

7:40 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,016

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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 January is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around $980.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town 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 $1,112 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 $992 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to California flight.

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Best Price Found	$613
Fastest flight time	24h 04m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $613. 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 24h 04m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to California

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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California?
As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to California.
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $943	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,127 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $975	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,531 reviews		Search Delta flights

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