Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town from R10 770

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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Aug 31 — Sep 71
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

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 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 120

One-way from

R10 770

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 083
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/12-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to Cape Town
29/11
  • 29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R73 053 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 055 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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 26 August 2025.

Mon 1/1218:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/8R17 120
Mon 15/90:10LAX - CPT
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 26/916:35CPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/8R17 330
Mon 27/1014:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/8R17 348
Tue 14/1013:40LAX - CPT
1 stop37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/1016:35CPT - LAX
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/8R17 418
Mon 3/1118:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/8R17 436
Wed 5/1113:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/8R17 576
Sun 14/913:40LAX - CPT
1 stop37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 19/916:35CPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/8R17 646
Mon 6/1019:55LAX - CPT
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/1016:35CPT - LAX
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/8R17 734
Mon 20/1019:55LAX - CPT
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/1016:35CPT - LAX
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/8R17 892
Thu 28/88:18LAX - CPT
1 stop22h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/919:50CPT - LAX
1 stop30h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/8R18 014

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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

18:45-11:50

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

17:15-16:50

1 stop33h 35m

R17 120

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 16/9

19:55-11:50

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/9

16:35-18:00

1 stop34h 25m

R17 330

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 27/10

14:05-11:50

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

17:15-11:10

1 stop27h 55m

R17 348

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 14/10

13:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/10

16:35-22:25

1 stop38h 50m

R17 418

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

13:05-11:50

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

17:15-16:50

1 stop33h 35m

R17 576

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 25/11

18:45-11:50

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

17:15-16:50

1 stop33h 35m

R17 734

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 6/10

19:55-11:50

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

16:35-18:00

1 stop34h 25m

R17 734

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 22/9

8:18-15:20

1 stop22h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

19:50-12:00

1 stop25h 10m

R18 260

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 14/9

23:16-15:20

1 stop31h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/9

19:50-9:55

1 stop23h 05m

R18 260

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

10:15-18:00

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

19:50-11:39

1 stop24h 49m

R18 260

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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 22 August 2025.

Booking 77 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 26 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 26 August 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.

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

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??

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

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??

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

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

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 31h 05m. There are 16069 km between Los Angeles and Cape Town.

  • 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 R13 000 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at R15 750. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 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 26 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 000AverageR19 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 750AverageR26 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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