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Cheap flights from Cape Town to California from $648

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 5:55 pm
CPT
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LAX
30h 25m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:20 pm - 7:15 pm
LAX
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CPT
20h 55m1 stop
$915Virgin Atlantic
ma, jan. 19 - zo, feb. 1
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 12:55 pm
CPT
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SAN
25h 25m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:30 pm - 7:15 pm
SAN
-
CPT
34h 45m1 stop
$934Virgin Atlantic
di, feb. 3 - di, feb. 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:45 pm
CPT
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SAN
35h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:50 pm
SAN
-
CPT
28h 50m2 stops
$965Multiple Airlines
di, feb. 3 - di, feb. 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 6:35 pm
CPT
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LAX
31h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 10:50 pm
LAX
-
CPT
24h 30m2 stops
$965Multiple Airlines
di, feb. 3 - di, feb. 10
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:50 pm - 8:16 pm
CPT
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LAX
33h 26m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:20 pm - 7:15 pm
LAX
-
CPT
20h 55m1 stop
$973Virgin Atlantic
ma, jan. 19 - zo, feb. 1
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 8:42 pm
CPT
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SNA
33h 52m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 4:10 pm
SNA
-
CPT
23h 25m2 stops
$975United Airlines
ma, feb. 2 - ma, feb. 9
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 3:27 pm
CPT
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SFO
28h 37m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 6:00 pm
SFO
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CPT
32h 01m2 stops
$975United Airlines
ma, feb. 2 - ma, feb. 9
Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 10:18 pm
CPT
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SNA
35h 28m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:55 am - 7:15 pm
SNA
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CPT
21h 20m1 stop
$983Delta
ma, feb. 2 - ma, feb. 9
Delta Logo
11:10 pm - 7:08 pm
CPT
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SAN
29h 58m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 7:15 pm
SAN
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CPT
35h 15m2 stops
$983Delta
do, jan. 22 - wo, jan. 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 4:45 pm
CPT
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SFO
33h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
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CPT
36h 40m1 stop
$1,160Turkish Airlines
wo, feb. 18 - zo, feb. 22

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to California

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Cape Town to California flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Dec 25
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
32h 36m
1 stop
LAX8:06 pmLos Angeles
Jan 31
LAX8:30 amLos Angeles
24h 45m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$876
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Virgin Atlantic
Jan 19
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
LAX5:55 pmLos Angeles
Feb 1
LAX12:20 pmLos Angeles
20h 55m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$915
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Virgin Atlantic
Feb 3
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
1 stop
SAN12:55 pmSan Diego
Feb 10
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
34h 45m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$934
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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
Jan 22
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
LAX11:10 amLos Angeles
Jan 27
LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles
36h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,153
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 18
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
Feb 22
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
36h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,160
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 24
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
LAX11:10 amLos Angeles
Jan 29
LAX6:45 pmLos Angeles
31h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,183
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to California 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 december 21, 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

ma 1/19

9:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Los Angeles

zo 2/1

12:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$915

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

di 2/3

9:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop25h 25m

San Diego

di 2/10

10:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$934

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

di 2/3

9:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop35h 15m

San Diego

di 2/10

8:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$965

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

di 2/3

9:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Los Angeles

di 2/10

12:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$965

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

ma 1/19

8:50 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops33h 26m

Los Angeles

zo 2/1

12:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$973

Cape TownSanta Ana

CPT - SNA

CPTSNA

Cape Town Intl

ma 2/2

8:50 pm-8:42 pm

3 stops33h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ma 2/9

6:45 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$975

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

ma 2/2

8:50 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops28h 37m

San Francisco

ma 2/9

11:59 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops32h 01m

$975

Cape TownSanta Ana

CPT - SNA

CPTSNA

Cape Town Intl

ma 2/2

8:50 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops35h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ma 2/9

11:55 am-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$983

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

do 1/22

11:10 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops29h 58m

San Diego

wo 1/28

10:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$983

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

wo 2/18

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

zo 2/22

1:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 40m

$1,160

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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 $972.

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 $1,122 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 $999 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to California flight.

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Fastest flight time

24h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to California takes 24h 01m
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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    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 $657Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,099 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $937Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,429 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $967Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,021 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,108Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,108 reviews
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