What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Newark (EWR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R24 865.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 33m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 42m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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.

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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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to Cape Town flights typically cost between R17 613 and R26 306 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R16 953 on Turkish Airlines (Feb 23-Mar 6).

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

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Average price	R20 580

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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 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

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Deal found 14/9R17 266

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Deal found 14/9R17 821

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Fri 28/1117:15CPT - LAX

1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R18 029

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Deal found 14/9R18 151

Wed 29/1019:45LAX - CPT

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Mon 10/1117:15CPT - LAX

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Deal found 13/9R18 307

Wed 29/1019:45LAX - CPT

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Wed 5/1117:15CPT - LAX

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Deal found 14/9R18 342

Sun 30/1113:05LAX - CPT

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Deal found 13/9R18 394

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Deal found 14/9R18 463

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 16 September 2025.

Tue 18/1115:30LAX - CPT

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Fri 28/1117:15CPT - LAX

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Tue 2/1218:55CPT - LAX

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Mon 17/1118:45LAX - CPT

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Sun 30/1117:15CPT - LAX

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Wed 5/1113:45LAX - CPT

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Tue 9/1218:55CPT - LAX

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Deal found 14/9R20 459

Last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 26/1019:45LAX - CPT

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Mon 27/1014:05LAX - CPT

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Wed 29/1019:45LAX - CPT

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Deal found 14/9R18 342

Wed 29/1014:05LAX - CPT

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One-way flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town
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Sat 29/1116:45LAX - CPT

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Deal found 15/9R12 945

Wed 7/117:30LAX - CPT

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Deal found 15/9R12 980

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

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?

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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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.

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7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

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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??

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7,4

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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??

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

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8 929 reviews

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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??

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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?
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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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

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