Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town from R9 814
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 December 2025.
Wed 17/120:25LAX - CPT
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/120:50CPT - LAX
2 stops34h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12R21 354
Thu 11/126:00LAX - CPT
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Fri 16/120:50CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/12R21 980
Sun 14/1222:30LAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Thu 25/1221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop31h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/12R23 723
Mon 15/1222:30LAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Fri 26/1221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop34h 25mDelta
Deal found 8/12R23 807
Sun 14/1222:30LAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Wed 24/1223:45CPT - LAX
1 stop46h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/12R24 247
Sun 14/120:25LAX - CPT
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/1220:50CPT - LAX
1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12R25 855
Mon 15/1222:30LAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 25/1221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop32h 36mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/12R26 092
Sun 7/1217:30LAX - CPT
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/19:25CPT - LAX
1 stop41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R26 430
Sun 7/1219:10LAX - CPT
2 stops35h 35mSWISS
Wed 14/19:25CPT - LAX
1 stop41h 10mSWISS
Deal found 6/12R26 549
Best flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
Tue 20/18:00LAX - CPT
2 stops27h 55mKLM
Wed 28/123:45CPT - LAX
2 stops29h 29mKLM
Deal found 5/12R20 643
Tue 3/223:55LAX - CPT
2 stops33h 20mDelta
Mon 27/423:15CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/12R20 762
Sun 1/215:30LAX - CPT
1 stop34h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 16/618:50CPT - LAX
2 stops32h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/12R20 829
Wed 20/522:35LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 25/519:50CPT - LAX
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12R21 185
Mon 16/28:00LAX - CPT
2 stops27h 55mDelta
Tue 3/321:30CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/12R20 880
Sat 2/516:30LAX - CPT
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 23/518:50CPT - LAX
1 stop32h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/12R21 151
Wed 4/210:15LAX - CPT
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/519:50CPT - LAX
1 stop23h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R21 185
Wed 18/214:35LAX - CPT
2 stops29h 15mDelta
Thu 5/321:30CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/12R20 880
Wed 7/123:25LAX - CPT
1 stop30h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/220:50CPT - LAX
1 stop31h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12R21 185
Tue 17/223:55LAX - CPT
2 stops33h 20mDelta
Sat 7/320:50CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/12R20 948
Wed 4/28:33LAX - CPT
2 stops23h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/220:50CPT - LAX
2 stops26h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R21 252
Last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Data last updated 8 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 14/120:25LAX - CPT
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/120:50CPT - LAX
2 stops34h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12R49 222
Sun 14/1219:10LAX - CPT
2 stops26h 30mSWISS
Mon 5/19:05CPT - LAX
1 stop41h 30mSWISS
Deal found 7/12R80 728
Mon 15/120:55LAX - CPT
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1220:50CPT - LAX
2 stops34h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12R35 601
Mon 15/1223:00LAX - CPT
2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/114:35CPT - LAX
3 stops34h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R52 183
Mon 15/1222:30LAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Mon 5/120:50CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/12R53 266
Tue 16/1217:30LAX - CPT
1 stop32h 40mIberia
Mon 29/1220:35CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 50mIberia
Deal found 6/12R33 706
Thu 18/1213:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 4/117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12R59 933
One-way flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
Wed 13/520:15LAX - CPT
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R9 814
Sun 18/120:37LAX - CPT
3 stops54h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R10 372
Tue 12/511:40LAX - CPT
3 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R11 049
Wed 21/115:10LAX - CPT
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12R11 100
Fri 15/517:30LAX - CPT
3 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R11 185
Thu 22/115:10LAX - CPT
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12R11 354
Thu 15/115:10LAX - CPT
1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12R11 405
Tue 20/18:20LAX - CPT
3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R11 591
Sat 17/115:10LAX - CPT
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12R11 997
Fri 23/115:10LAX - CPT
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12R12 031
Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town 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, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Tue 20/1
8:00-21:55
2 stops27h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 28/1
23:45-19:14
2 stops29h 29m
R20 643
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Tue 3/2
23:55-19:15
2 stops33h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 27/4
23:15-14:45
1 stop24h 30m
R20 762
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Sun 1/2
15:30-12:10
1 stop34h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 16/6
18:50-18:02
2 stops32h 12m
R20 829
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Mon 16/2
8:00-21:55
2 stops27h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
21:30-12:11
1 stop24h 41m
R20 880
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Wed 18/2
14:35-5:50
2 stops29h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
21:30-12:11
1 stop24h 41m
R20 880
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Tue 17/2
23:55-19:15
2 stops33h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/3
20:50-20:40
1 stop33h 50m
R20 948
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Sat 2/5
16:30-11:00
2 stops33h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 23/5
18:50-18:05
1 stop32h 15m
R21 151
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Wed 20/5
22:35-15:20
1 stop31h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 25/5
19:50-9:55
1 stop23h 05m
R21 185
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Wed 4/2
10:15-18:00
1 stop21h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/5
19:50-10:43
1 stop23h 53m
R21 185
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Wed 7/1
23:25-16:10
1 stop30h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/2
20:50-18:05
1 stop31h 15m
R21 185
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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of R13 706). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R23 418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R20 835.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 42m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 33m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 8 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, such as United Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Departing from Los Angeles to Cape Town will take you 27h 55m. There are 16069 km between Los Angeles and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 992 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at R22 527. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of R13 706). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R23 418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 8 December 2025.
Top 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
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