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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles from R11 348

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jul 21 — Jul 281
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in February or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 16 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 692

One-way from

R11 348

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 356
Delta
  • Delta
  • 14/9-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Los Angeles
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R54 681 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 402 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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 16 July 2025.

Tue 15/720:05CPT - LAX
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Sat 2/86:15LAX - CPT
2 stops26h 35mDelta
Deal found 15/7R17 584
Mon 1/919:50CPT - LAX
1 stop30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/919:35LAX - CPT
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7R17 799
Wed 17/914:00CPT - LAX
2 stops30h 20mAir France
Wed 12/1115:25LAX - CPT
1 stop29h 20mAir France
Deal found 14/7R17 906
Thu 31/719:50CPT - LAX
2 stops28h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/85:05LAX - CPT
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/7R19 139
Sun 14/918:05CPT - LAX
2 stops55h 58mLufthansa
Sun 9/1117:30LAX - CPT
2 stops31h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 14/7R19 693
Wed 1/1016:35CPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 15/1019:55LAX - CPT
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7R19 979

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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

Sun 14/9

20:05-21:20

1 stop34h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/11

18:20-6:45

1 stop26h 25m

R17 692

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-14:50

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/11

15:25-6:45

1 stop29h 20m

R17 763

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

14:00-11:20

2 stops30h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

15:25-6:45

1 stop29h 20m

R17 906

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 31/7

19:50-14:58

2 stops28h 08m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

5:05-17:10

2 stops27h 05m

R19 139

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

18:05-17:03

2 stops55h 58m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

17:30-11:10

2 stops31h 40m

R19 693

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/10

16:35-11:45

1 stop28h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

19:55-11:50

1 stop30h 55m

R19 979

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

20:55-18:30

1 stop31h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/1

21:00-12:40

2 stops29h 40m

R20 765

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

18:25-14:50

2 stops29h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/11

9:00-21:55

2 stops26h 55m

R20 837

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

12:35-12:50

1 stop34h 15m

R11 348

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

17:15-16:50

1 stop33h 35m

R12 384

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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 11 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles is 79 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 R924). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 073). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 July 2025.

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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

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 16 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at R17 692, 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 Air France and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R17 906 and R19 139, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles for 16% 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?

    R11 348 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 Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R12 384 and R13 832, 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 R924). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 073). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 731AverageR24 283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR16 050AverageR18 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 346AverageR20 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR16 535AverageR17 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 769AverageR17 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR17 002AverageR19 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 202AverageR17 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 619AverageR22 583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 765AverageR21 606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 781AverageR22 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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