Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from $716

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Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:50 am
CPT
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SFO
27h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
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CPT
32h 05m
1 stop
$1,085Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 3
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 12:55 am
CPT
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LAX
37h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:50 pm - 9:25 pm
LAX
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CPT
22h 35m
1 stop
$1,106Delta
Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 12
Delta Logo
7:40 am - 2:45 pm
CPT
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LAX
40h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 9:25 pm
LAX
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CPT
36h 30m
2 stops
$1,108Delta
Mon, May 11 - Sun, May 24
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 am - 6:29 pm
CPT
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SFO
44h 09m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 10:05 pm
SFO
-
CPT
40h 05m
2 stops
$1,204Kenya Airways
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Oct 26
Air France Logo
2:00 pm - 12:50 pm
CPT
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SFO
31h 50m
2 stops
Air France Logo
4:40 pm - 5:50 am
SFO
-
CPT
28h 10m
1 stop
$1,219Air France
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Oct 26
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 am - 9:23 am
CPT
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SFO
59h 03m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 10:05 pm
SFO
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CPT
40h 05m
2 stops
$1,222Kenya Airways
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Oct 26
SWISS Logo
10:45 pm - 4:15 pm
CPT
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SFO
26h 30m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
7:30 pm - 8:55 pm
SFO
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CPT
64h 25m
2 stops
$1,228SWISS
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
Air France Logo
2:00 pm - 12:50 pm
CPT
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SFO
31h 50m
2 stops
Air France Logo
4:40 pm - 5:50 am
SFO
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CPT
28h 10m
1 stop
$1,235Air France
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 10:45 pm
CPT
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SBA
37h 50m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 5:10 pm
SBA
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CPT
42h 12m
3 stops
$2,381United Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 21
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:25 am
CPT
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SBA
48h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:20 pm
SBA
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CPT
25h 20m
2 stops
$3,409United Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

Delta flights from Cape Town to California

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets
Delta
May 3
CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl
37h 50m
1 stop
LAX12:55 amLos Angeles
May 12
LAX9:25 amLos Angeles
27h 00m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,106
Delta
May 18
CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl
37h 10m
1 stop
LAX11:50 amLos Angeles
Jun 3
LAX4:45 pmLos Angeles
43h 40m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,109
Delta
May 18
CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl
45h 38m
2 stops
LAX8:18 pmLos Angeles
Jun 3
LAX7:59 pmLos Angeles
40h 26m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,114

KLM flights from Cape Town to California

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets
KLM
May 7
CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl
29h 20m
2 stops
LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles
May 26
LAX7:20 amLos Angeles
29h 05m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,320
KLM
May 7
CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl
29h 20m
2 stops
LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles
May 26
LAX4:45 pmLos Angeles
43h 40m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,322
KLM
May 7
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
45h 35m
1 stop
LAX11:50 amLos Angeles
May 26
LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles
22h 35m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,367

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

4:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,085

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/3

8:05 pm-12:55 am

1 stop37h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,106

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

7:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop40h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/24

11:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,108

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/26

7:20 am-6:29 pm

2 stops44h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

9:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops40h 05m

$1,204

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

4:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,219

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/26

7:20 am-9:23 am

2 stops59h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

9:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops40h 05m

$1,222

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

10:45 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

7:30 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops64h 25m

$1,228

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

4:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,235

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops37h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/21

1:58 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops42h 12m

$2,381

Cape TownSanta Barbara

CPT - SBA

CPTSBA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

7:50 pm-11:25 am

2 stops48h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/18

5:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$3,409

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The month of February 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 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 $1,109 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 $1,007 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

24h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to California takes 24h 50m
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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    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 $943Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,514 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $967Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,359 reviews
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