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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Los Angeles flights typically cost between R19 725 and R27 378 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R17 091 on United Airlines (Feb 2-Feb 10).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Los Angeles flights typically cost between R19 725 and R27 378 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R17 091 on United Airlines (Feb 2-Feb 10).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 887.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

Question 4

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

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Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 05m.

Question 5

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

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Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

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There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Los Angeles in 24h 55m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 16069 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles round-trip?

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Currently priced at R11 602, Lufthansa will fly you from Cape Town to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R15 875 and R16 167, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 068). 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.

Question 10

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

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

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Before booking your flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or Delta.

Question 14

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

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Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 10% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 15

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 46 days in advance, which can save you up to 8% on flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 46 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R18 381. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R18 664.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Los Angeles from Cape Town average R20 617. You can even find prices in February for less than R20 617, as users have found deals to Los Angeles from as low as R16 154. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Los Angeles from Cape Town. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 15%.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Cape Town to Los Angeles flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Cape Town to Los Angeles flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R17 091
One-way from	R11 276
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R23 755

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR11 602	AverageR23 743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR15 875	AverageR18 189	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 167	AverageR19 014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestR16 312	AverageR18 129	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 567	AverageR17 486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air France	CheapestR16 585	AverageR17 529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR16 811	AverageR19 514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR19 404	AverageR22 336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR19 557	AverageR22 009	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR19 593	AverageR21 327	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles from R11 276

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in February or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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