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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles from R12 378

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Aug 27 — Sep 31
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 28 July 2026.

Tue 18/820:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 12m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 2/1122:05
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop28h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/7R16 192
Fri 4/920:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 18/97:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/7R16 527
Mon 26/1020:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops27h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 16/116:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/7R16 544
Mon 27/719:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop25h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 6/86:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7R16 644
Sun 26/720:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 39m
United Airlines
Fri 7/80:51
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops29h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/7R16 728
Mon 17/819:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 2/118:25
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7R16 845
Thu 6/819:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop25h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 13/88:17
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7R16 878
Tue 27/1020:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 59m
United Airlines
Thu 12/118:25
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7R16 928

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 28 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 192

One-way from

R12 378

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 491
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 18/8-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 12m total
  • Cape Town to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R23 026 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 260 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 28 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

20:05-19:17

1 stop32h 12m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

22:05-12:05

1 stop28h 00m

R16 192

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

20:00-13:17

2 stops26h 17m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 15/9

21:29-17:10

2 stops34h 41m

R16 527

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

20:50-18:00

2 stops30h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 16/11

8:25-16:10

1 stop21h 45m

R16 544

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

20:00-15:03

2 stops28h 03m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

6:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R16 845

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

19:50-14:08

2 stops27h 18m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

6:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R16 845
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-11:49

1 stop23h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:25-16:10

1 stop21h 45m

R16 912
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

17:20-16:35

1 stop33h 15m

R13 332

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

20:05-17:20

1 stop30h 15m

R15 958
Fastest single journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/8

19:50-13:00

2 stops26h 10m

R16 109

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

18:25-14:15

1 stop28h 50m

R17 932

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles is 89 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of R16 209). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 047). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Los Angeles flights typically cost between R16 259 and R23 285 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 192 on Virgin Atlantic (Aug 18–Nov 2).

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 28 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 454 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 046 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 26h 17m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic or United Airlines 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 R13 469, Delta will fly you from Cape Town to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Delta, 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 700 and R15 368, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles for 27% 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 565 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 Emirates, with prices starting from R11 244 and R14 058, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of R16 209). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 047). 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 28 July 2026.
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Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Discover the top 9 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 28 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR13 469AverageR17 277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 700AverageR16 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 368AverageR16 319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 089AverageR20 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 502AverageR17 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 248AverageR19 671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 372AverageR21 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 408AverageR22 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 285AverageR23 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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