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

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 46m.

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

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 14m.

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 251.

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 24h 39m. 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 R13 262, 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 474 and R15 151, 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?

R9 923 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R10 402 and R13 842, respectively.

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

Before booking your flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles, check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic or KLM.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles as you normally would.

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.

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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 R16 108 and R25 216 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 736 on Multiple Airlines (Jul 13-Jul 20).

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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 27 June 2026.

Mon 13/711:05

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LAX

2 stops35h 05m

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Deal found 24/6R13 736

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LAX

1 stop23h 47m

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1 stop42h 45m

United Airlines

Deal found 25/6R16 438

Thu 25/619:50

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1 stop36h 25m

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LAX

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1 stop43h 41m

United Airlines

Deal found 22/6R16 569

Tue 7/720:00

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LAX

1 stop24h 39m

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Thu 23/76:00

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1 stop24h 20m

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Deal found 27/6R16 635

Tue 27/1020:50

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LAX

1 stop23h 19m

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Wed 11/117:00

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CPT

2 stops25h 00m

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Deal found 23/6R16 652

Tue 27/1020:50

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LAX

1 stop23h 59m

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LAX

CPT

1 stop21h 53m

United Airlines

Deal found 24/6R16 701

Thu 22/1019:50

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LAX

1 stop31h 46m

United Airlines

Tue 17/117:10

LAX

CPT

1 stop24h 50m

United Airlines

Deal found 23/6R16 718

Sun 13/920:05

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1 stop28h 59m

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Deal found 24/6R17 096

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1 stop32h 51m

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Deal found 23/6R17 129

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Round-trip from	R13 736
One-way from	R10 607
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R22 054

Virgin Atlantic
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60h 55m total
Cape Town to Los Angeles

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33h 45m total
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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 64 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 R15 993). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 708). 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 Los Angeles

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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7,5

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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7,4

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6,0

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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7,4

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7,8

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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7,3

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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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 24h 39m. 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 R13 262, 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 474 and R15 151, 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?
R9 923 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R10 402 and R13 842, 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 R15 993). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of R21 708). 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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Delta	CheapestR13 262	AverageR17 110	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 474	AverageR15 966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 151	AverageR16 076	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR15 842	AverageR18 928	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR16 253	AverageR16 389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 983	AverageR19 246	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 090	AverageR21 991	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR19 110	AverageR22 442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR21 942	AverageR23 694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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