Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town from R10 949

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
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 953

One-way from

R10 949

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 580
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/2-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 20m 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. 16% potential increase in price (R79 176 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 519 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 16 September 2025.

Wed 12/1118:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 25/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R17 110
Sun 9/1113:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 25/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R17 266
Sun 26/1019:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R17 648
Mon 17/1118:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9R17 752
Mon 27/1014:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R17 821
Wed 19/1113:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 28/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9R18 029
Wed 5/1118:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R18 151
Wed 29/1019:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/9R18 307
Wed 29/1019:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R18 342
Sun 30/1113:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 14/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/9R18 394
Sun 30/1113:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R18 463

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Los Angeles

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Depart

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Price

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 18/11

15:30-8:05

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

22:10-13:30

1 stop25h 20m

R18 637

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

18:45-11:50

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

17:15-16:50

1 stop33h 35m

R19 018

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 23/11

13:05-11:50

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

17:15-11:10

1 stop27h 55m

R19 365

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 22/11

21:00-12:10

1 stop29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

18:55-13:30

1 stop28h 35m

R19 504

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

19:45-11:50

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

15:20-12:10

2 stops29h 50m

R19 626

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

13:05-11:50

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

17:15-16:50

1 stop33h 35m

R20 060

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

15:30-12:10

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

20:50-18:30

2 stops31h 40m

R20 164

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

21:00-8:05

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

18:55-18:30

2 stops33h 35m

R20 164

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

0:55-18:00

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

14:15-16:35

2 stops36h 20m

R20 216

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

13:45-8:05

2 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

18:55-13:30

1 stop28h 35m

R20 459

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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 12 September 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 16 September 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 16 September 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

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

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

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

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

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

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

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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 30h 35m. 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 R15 374 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at R15 581. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town for 35% 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?

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  • 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 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 374AverageR20 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 581AverageR26 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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