R9 049 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to California

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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to California

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR14 725
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stopsR15 332
San Diego
San Diego1 stopR20 848
San Jose
San Jose2 stopsR19 729
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR14 725
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stopsR15 332
San Diego
San Diego1 stopR20 848
San Jose
San Jose2 stopsR19 729

Book Cheap Cape Town to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to California

Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, May 2
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:05 - 23:55
CPT
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LAX
36h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:25 - 17:50
LAX
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CPT
23h 25m
1 stop
R14 725Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 15:57
CPT
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SFO
28h 07m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:25 - 16:55
SFO
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CPT
23h 30m
2 stops
R15 332United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 26
SWISS Logo
22:25 - 16:30
CPT
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LAX
27h 05m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 20:55
LAX
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CPT
40h 20m
1 stop
R15 364SWISS
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:32
CPT
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SFO
29h 42m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:35 - 16:55
SFO
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
R15 396United Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:25 - 13:10
CPT
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LAX
25h 45m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:15 - 17:50
LAX
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CPT
24h 35m
1 stop
R15 604Virgin Atlantic
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 11:40
CPT
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LAX
28h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:30 - 11:50
LAX
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CPT
26h 20m
1 stop
R15 780Turkish Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 28
KLM Logo
7:40 - 11:50
CPT
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LAX
37h 10m
1 stop
KLM Logo
10:45 - 21:25
LAX
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CPT
25h 40m
2 stops
R15 908KLM
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 28
KLM Logo
7:40 - 14:45
CPT
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LAX
40h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
10:45 - 21:25
LAX
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CPT
25h 40m
2 stops
R15 924KLM
Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, May 2
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 18:13
CPT
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ONT
38h 13m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:39 - 11:30
ONT
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CPT
39h 51m
2 stops
R28 906Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, May 2
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 17:58
CPT
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SNA
37h 58m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 - 11:30
SNA
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CPT
40h 25m
2 stops
R30 569Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to California departing in April.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to California is February, when tickets cost R15 332 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, when the average cost of return tickets is R20 193 and R19 713 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Cape Town to California, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR9 049
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking California flights

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

    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 Cape Town to California.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 from Cape Town to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3534 reviews
7,9Food
8,4Crew
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
Airline reviews

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DXB - LAX
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

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