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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town from R9 653
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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Nov 2 — Nov 91
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 3 October 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cape TownExplore 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 3 October 2025.
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 3 October 2025.
Mon 1/1218:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/9R17 049
Tue 2/1218:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 23/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10R17 169
Mon 1/1213:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/10R17 204
Wed 5/1113:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/10R17 376
Sun 30/1113:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10R17 497
Tue 11/1113:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10R17 997
Wed 12/1113:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10R18 204
Sun 30/1113:05LAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 14/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10R18 479
Tue 25/1118:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10R18 531
Mon 27/1019:45LAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/1117:15CPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/9R18 566
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Sun 16/11
10:30-18:00
1 stop21h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 23/11
20:50-20:38
1 stop33h 48m
R19 514
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Sun 9/11
0:25-16:10
2 stops29h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 25/11
12:20-16:35
2 stops38h 15m
R19 962
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
R21 824
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Tue 25/11
8:15-18:00
2 stops23h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 14/1
15:20-13:05
2 stops31h 45m
R22 289
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Mon 27/10
19:00-8:05
1 stop28h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 3/11
20:35-15:50
1 stop29h 15m
R22 427
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Sun 26/10
12:19-19:15
1 stop21h 56m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 2/11
21:30-14:26
1 stop26h 56m
R22 944
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Wed 11/2
7:25-18:00
2 stops24h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/2
20:50-13:44
2 stops26h 54m
R23 030
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Sun 15/2
0:55-16:10
2 stops29h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/3
20:50-11:39
1 stop24h 49m
R23 030
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Mon 16/2
7:00-16:10
2 stops23h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
20:50-11:39
1 stop24h 49m
R23 030
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Sun 15/2
0:25-16:10
2 stops29h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/3
20:50-11:33
1 stop24h 43m
R23 030
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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 26 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 3 October 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.
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 47% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
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.
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 3 October 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.
Crew
8,1
Comfort
7,3
Entertainment
7,1
Overall
7,4
Food
6,6
Boarding
7,7
Reviews
1 / 20
4,0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Crew
8,1
Comfort
7,3
Entertainment
7,1
Overall
7,4
Food
6,6
Boarding
7,7
Reviews
1 / 20
4,0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Crew
8,1
Comfort
7,3
Entertainment
7,1
Overall
7,4
Food
6,6
Boarding
7,7
Reviews
1 / 20
4,0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
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