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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles from R10 304

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Mar 11 — Mar 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 February 2026.

Fri 6/221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 19/212:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/2R14 470
Mon 9/221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 22/212:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/2R14 550
Sun 8/221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 21/27:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/2R14 583
Mon 15/619:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 8/85:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 775
Sun 8/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 21/25:05
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2R14 839
Fri 6/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 19/27:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 887
Fri 8/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 03m
United Airlines
Fri 29/523:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 903

Find 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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 775

One-way from

R10 304

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 368
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/6-8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 11m total
  • Cape Town to Los Angeles
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Los Angeles
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 719 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 9 February 2026.
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Cape Town

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:50-9:56

1 stop23h 06m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

8:15-15:20

1 stop22h 05m

R14 775

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-11:38

1 stop24h 38m

Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

23:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

R14 775

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

23:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

R14 919

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

0:13-15:20

2 stops30h 07m

R14 919

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:00-15:29

1 stop28h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

23:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

R14 919

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-10:45

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

23:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

R14 919

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-13:43

2 stops26h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

23:30-15:20

2 stops30h 50m

R14 919

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

20:00-0:46

1 stop37h 46m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

19:10-17:10

2 stops37h 00m

R14 919

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

20:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

23:59-16:55

2 stops31h 56m

R15 079

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

19:50-10:35

1 stop23h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

22:53-9:30

2 stops49h 37m

R15 127

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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 6 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles is 25 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 118). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 464). 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 9 February 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
1 450 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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
1 450 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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
1 531 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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
9 257 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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
4 208 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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 23h 06m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 16069 km.

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

    Currently priced at R14 138, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Cape Town to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R14 638 and R15 103, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles for 20% 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?

    R9 995 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 005 and R13 097, 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 118). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 464). 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 9 February 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 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 138AverageR15 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 629AverageR15 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR14 827AverageR16 746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR15 010AverageR15 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR15 233AverageR18 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 491AverageR15 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 587AverageR19 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 764AverageR19 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 679AverageR22 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 724AverageR22 213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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