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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town from R9 977

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Feb 13 — Feb 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 609

One-way from

R9 977

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R22 498
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 42m total
  • Los Angeles to Cape Town
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28/2
  • 28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R71 442 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 082 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 14 January 2026.

Wed 4/210:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 18/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1R18 609
Wed 18/314:05
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/414:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1R18 625
Mon 19/15:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops27h 30m
Delta
Sun 25/121:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 30m
Delta
Deal found 12/1R18 691
Mon 9/319:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/315:20
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1R18 707
Mon 26/118:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/217:15
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/1R18 724
Wed 4/213:05
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop36h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/217:15
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/1R18 756
Sun 13/913:25
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 28/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R18 773
Mon 26/1019:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1117:15
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1R18 806
Fri 18/913:25
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R18 855
Tue 20/117:10
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops40h 05m
Delta
Sun 25/121:30
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Deal found 12/1R18 904
Mon 16/218:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/516:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R18 937
Sun 1/318:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/315:20
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1R18 953

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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

20:50-20:44

1 stop33h 54m

R18 609

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

23:25-16:10

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

20:50-11:47

1 stop24h 57m

R18 609

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

6:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

20:50-11:47

1 stop24h 57m

R18 609

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:00-11:37

1 stop24h 37m

R19 593

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

10:15-16:10

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:00-11:37

1 stop24h 37m

R19 593

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

8:30-18:00

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-10:43

1 stop23h 53m

R19 593

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

19:50-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

R19 593

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

10:15-16:10

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-11:37

1 stop24h 37m

R19 593

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

10:15-18:00

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

R19 593

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-10:43

1 stop23h 53m

R19 593

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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 9 January 2026.

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 259). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 711). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

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 14 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, such as Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 165 reviews
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Crew

7,8

Overall

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 165 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 165 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    Departing from Los Angeles to Cape Town will take you 21h 30m. There are 16069 km between Los Angeles and Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 R15 844 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town for 29% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town.

  • 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 259). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 711). 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.

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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 844AverageR18 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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