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 30m.

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R20 272.

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 top stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% 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 29h 10m. 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 R16 810 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at R21 918. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to CPT?

When flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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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 R25 748 and R20 118 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R20 595 on Turkish Airlines (Sept 3-Sept 13).

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1 stop37h 25m

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Deal found 20/4R20 595

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3 stops52h 36m

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Tue 10/1114:25

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3 stops33h 50m

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Deal found 20/4R20 990

Sat 21/1122:05

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Deal found 18/4R21 007

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2 stops36h 06m

Kenya Airways

Mon 30/1114:25

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Deal found 18/4R21 172

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Mon 30/1110:40

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Deal found 18/4R21 204

Fri 4/923:30

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2 stops48h 55m

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Deal found 21/4R21 237

Tue 17/1122:05

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Tue 24/1110:40

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Deal found 19/4R21 270

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Deal found 18/4R21 353

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Round-trip from	R20 595
One-way from	R12 216
Popular in	June
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Average price	R21 007

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

Booking 16 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 R19 525). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R28 992). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.

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Cathy,Mar 2026

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I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.

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Cathy,Mar 2026

DFW - ATH

I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.

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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 29h 10m. 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 R16 810 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at R21 918. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town for 26% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of R19 525). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R28 992). 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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