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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles from R11 454

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Feb 12 — Feb 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 081

One-way from

R11 126

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 313
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 2/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 08m total
  • Cape Town to Los Angeles
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 07m total
  • Cape Town to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R2 297 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 808 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 January 2026.

Mon 19/121:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 1/211:12
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/1R14 736
Sun 18/121:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop35h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 31/17:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/1R15 031
Mon 2/221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 13m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 15/27:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/1R15 081
Tue 10/221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/37:15
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1R15 901
Mon 19/120:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 41m
United Airlines
Sun 1/27:01
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops24h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1R15 950
Tue 20/120:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 45m
Delta
Wed 28/116:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop33h 30m
Delta
Deal found 13/1R15 967
Mon 2/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 15/26:00
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops26h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1R16 000
Tue 10/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops27h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 9/37:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1R16 016
Sun 18/120:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 13m
United Airlines
Fri 30/10:30
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops29h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1R16 032
Thu 26/321:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 56m
Delta
Sat 18/46:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 12/1R16 147
Tue 20/120:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 28/18:50
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1R16 180

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 January 2026.
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Cape Town

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

21:30-20:43

1 stop33h 13m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

7:15-22:50

2 stops30h 35m

R15 901

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-15:31

2 stops28h 41m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

7:01-18:00

2 stops24h 59m

R15 950

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-13:03

2 stops26h 13m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

8:50-18:00

2 stops23h 10m

R16 180

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

20:50-20:40

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

11:55-6:10

2 stops32h 15m

R17 739

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

14:00-13:30

2 stops33h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

21:00-12:40

2 stops29h 40m

R20 036

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

23:45-22:40

2 stops32h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

22:30-12:05

1 stop27h 35m

R29 374

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

23:45-20:43

2 stops30h 58m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

7:30-21:55

2 stops28h 25m

R29 718

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

20:50-17:25

2 stops30h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/3

23:59-15:05

2 stops30h 06m

R74 205

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

20:50-14:26

2 stops27h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

5:55-17:00

3 stops26h 05m

R74 452

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

20:50-1:09

1 stop38h 19m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

16:37-16:10

1 stop37h 33m

R83 329

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles is 66 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of R14 227). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 868). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 13 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 522 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 156 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 167 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Los Angeles in 28h 41m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or British Airways 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.

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

    Currently priced at R10 772, 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 Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R14 696 and R14 986, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles one-way?

    R10 236 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and KLM, with prices starting from R11 270 and R13 386, respectively.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of R14 227). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 868). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 January 2026.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles
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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles. 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 13 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 772AverageR20 736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 663AverageR15 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 987AverageR16 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR15 145AverageR16 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR15 371AverageR17 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 398AverageR16 272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 599AverageR18 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 023AverageR19 227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR18 059AverageR19 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 128AverageR22 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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