How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Cape Town?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Cape Town.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Cape Town?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Cape Town?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to California with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Cape Town?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

9:40 - 9:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R19 188Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 14

22:05 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 19:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R19 188Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 14

22:05 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 10:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

R19 382Singapore Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Dec 1

22:20 - 6:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 13:44CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 19m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R19 996Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15

20:55 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 40m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 23:58CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

43h 33m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 157Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Dec 1

22:55 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 40m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

7:20 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

41h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 190Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15

20:55 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 40m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 23:58CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

43h 33m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 238Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

9:40 - 9:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R20 254Singapore Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22

21:00 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 17:40CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

37h 15m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 270Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 30

22:20 - 6:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 10:04CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

53h 39m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 351Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Cape Town

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 24

16:45 - 21:10LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:00 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

45h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R24 018KLM

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 24

10:47 - 21:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 38m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

23:00 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R24 098KLM

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 24

10:47 - 21:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 38m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

23:00 - 21:03CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 03m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

R24 260KLM

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 24

13:40 - 21:25SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:00 - 22:49CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 49m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R24 987KLM

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 24

6:15 - 21:25SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 10m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

23:00 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

49h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles

R25 068KLM

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20

22:35 - 22:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 18:24CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 59m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R25 116Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21

22:35 - 22:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 20:03CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

38h 38m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R25 455Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 31

16:40 - 11:30LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:25 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

28h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R26 182Emirates

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 31

16:20 - 10:15LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:05 - 14:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R26 327Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 24

16:45 - 11:00SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

18:50 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

R26 360British Airways

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Flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Cape Town?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Cape Town.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Cape Town?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Cape Town?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Cape Town?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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