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Turkish Airlines, KLM, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to California

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As of October 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.

$511 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to California in 2026/27

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8:50 pm - 10:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 05m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

$927Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

8:50 pm - 9:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$939Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

9:00 pm - 8:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

12:36 pm - 6:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$946Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6

9:00 pm - 2:10 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

10:27 am - 6:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$953Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Dec 5

8:50 pm - 8:06 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$972Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

8:50 pm - 8:06 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:51 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$974Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

7:35 pm - 2:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

7:30 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$997Delta

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 30

8:50 pm - 3:09 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

28h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

9:30 pm - 3:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,032United Airlines

Sun, Dec 13 - Wed, Jun 2

8:50 pm - 1:07 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 17m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:30 pm - 3:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,032United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Jun 2

8:50 pm - 1:04 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 14m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

9:30 pm - 3:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,032United Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Jun 2

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11:45 pm - 9:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

30h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

11:05 pm - 12:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$951Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

11:15 pm - 11:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:00 pm - 10:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,023KLM

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

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

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

9:45 am - 6:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 15m2 stops San Francisco Newark

$1,025United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

6:50 pm - 9:27 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 37m2 stops London Heathrow Portland

6:25 pm - 8:05 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,334British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

6:50 pm - 9:27 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 37m2 stops London Heathrow Portland

2:01 pm - 8:05 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$1,334British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

6:50 pm - 9:27 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 37m2 stops London Heathrow Portland

6:25 pm - 8:05 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,338British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

6:50 pm - 8:33 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 43m2 stops London Heathrow San Diego

12:42 pm - 8:05 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$1,338British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

6:50 pm - 9:27 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 37m2 stops London Heathrow Portland

6:25 pm - 8:05 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,343British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

6:50 pm - 9:27 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 37m2 stops London Heathrow Portland

4:51 pm - 8:05 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 14m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

$1,397British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

4:35 pm - 10:45 amCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m1 stop Istanbul

7:35 pm - 11:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$1,485Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

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Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to California

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 30

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

34h 50m

1 stop

SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco

Nov 2

SFO7:00 pmSan Francisco

31h 05m

2 stops

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

$927

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 30

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco

Nov 2

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

26h 35m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

$939

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 29

CPT9:00 pmCape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

LAX8:15 pmLos Angeles

Dec 6

LAX12:36 pmLos Angeles

19h 59m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

$946

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to California

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

United Airlines

Oct 20

CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl

27h 43m

2 stops

LAX2:43 pmLos Angeles

Oct 27

LAX9:45 amLos Angeles

23h 15m

2 stops

CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,025

United Airlines

Jan 26

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

29h 43m

2 stops

LAX4:33 pmLos Angeles

Feb 9

LAX10:10 amLos Angeles

21h 50m

1 stop

CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,032

United Airlines

Nov 19

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

28h 39m

2 stops

LAX3:29 pmLos Angeles

Dec 3

LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles

32h 01m

2 stops

CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,039

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop34h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

7:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$927

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$939

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/29

9:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/6

12:36 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$946

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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/5

10:27 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 08m

$953

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop32h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$972

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop32h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

11:51 am-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 44m

$974

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/16

7:35 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop29h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 1/30

7:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$997

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/13

8:50 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops28h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/2

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,032

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

8:50 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops26h 17m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/2

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,032

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

8:50 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops26h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/2

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,032

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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 November is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around $1,031.

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 $1,122 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 $1,011 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to California flight.

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Best Price Found	$511
Fastest flight time	27h 09m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $511. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $927.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to California takes 27h 09m

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 October 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 7.3 10,388 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $975	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,652 reviews		Search Delta flights

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