R9 037 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 947
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR15 973
San Diego
San Diego2 stopsR19 913
Fresno
Fresno2 stopsR18 253
San Jose
San Jose2 stopsR15 973
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR14 947
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR15 973
San Diego
San Diego2 stopsR19 913
Fresno
Fresno2 stopsR18 253
San Jose
San Jose2 stopsR15 973

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to California

Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, May 3
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:05 - 16:38
CPT
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LAX
29h 33m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
14:40 - 17:50
LAX
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CPT
42h 10m
1 stop
R14 947Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, May 2
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:05 - 16:38
CPT
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LAX
29h 33m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:25 - 17:50
LAX
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CPT
23h 25m
1 stop
R15 061Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:40
CPT
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LAX
34h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:30 - 15:20
LAX
-
CPT
21h 50m
1 stop
R15 485United Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 23:44
CPT
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LAX
36h 44m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:25 - 17:10
LAX
-
CPT
23h 45m
1 stop
R15 501United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
KLM Logo
23:45 - 16:05
CPT
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LAX
25h 20m
1 stop
KLM Logo
7:45 - 21:25
LAX
-
CPT
28h 40m
2 stops
R15 843KLM
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 27
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
-
CPT
26h 20m
1 stop
R15 859Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
KLM Logo
23:45 - 16:05
CPT
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LAX
25h 20m
1 stop
KLM Logo
16:45 - 21:25
LAX
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CPT
43h 40m
1 stop
R15 875KLM
Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:45
CPT
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ONT
61h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:00 - 11:50
ONT
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CPT
52h 50m
2 stops
R24 082Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, May 7
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 13:18
CPT
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ONT
33h 18m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:39 - 11:30
ONT
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CPT
39h 51m
2 stops
R27 468Qatar Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 18:49
CPT
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SJC
38h 49m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:02 - 11:30
SJC
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CPT
36h 28m
2 stops
R28 087Qatar 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.

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 November, when tickets cost R15 810 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, when the average cost of return tickets is R20 255 and R20 076 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 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR9 037
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (4% 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3540 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
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

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

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.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

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

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Flight attendants were friendly & good service, food sucks, seats uncomfortable, not many Asian movies or shows flying from Hong Kong

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.

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

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.

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