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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles from R11 361

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 16 — Jul 231
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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 610

One-way from

R11 361

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 758
Delta
  • Delta
  • 2/9-15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 03m 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 (R51 373 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 391 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 11 July 2025.

Tue 2/920:05CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 53mDelta
Mon 15/96:15LAX - CPT
2 stops30h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/7R17 610
Sat 26/719:50CPT - LAX
2 stops31h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/85:05LAX - CPT
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7R19 190
Wed 1/1016:35CPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 15/1019:55LAX - CPT
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7R19 846
Sat 23/815:20CPT - LAX
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/822:50LAX - CPT
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R20 273
Sun 14/1218:45CPT - LAX
1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 3/121:00LAX - CPT
2 stops31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/7R20 645
Wed 20/823:15CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Sat 3/117:25LAX - CPT
1 stop27h 20mKLM
Deal found 11/7R22 829

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

20:05-11:58

1 stop24h 53m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

6:15-21:25

2 stops30h 10m

R17 610

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

19:50-17:56

2 stops31h 06m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

5:21-17:10

3 stops26h 49m

R19 190

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 846

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/8

15:20-13:15

2 stops30h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

22:50-19:55

2 stops36h 05m

R20 273

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

18:45-13:30

1 stop28h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/1

21:00-14:35

2 stops31h 35m

R20 645

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/8

23:15-14:50

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/1

17:25-6:45

1 stop27h 20m

R22 829

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

12:35-12:50

1 stop34h 15m

R11 361

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

17:15-16:50

1 stop33h 35m

R12 657

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/7

7:10-14:00

3 stops39h 50m

R13 562

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

10:40-19:55

2 stops43h 15m

R14 432

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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 27 June 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 081). 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 11 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.

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

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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

    Currently priced at R17 610, 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 United Airlines and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R19 190 and R19 846, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles for 15% 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 361 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 657 and R14 432, 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 081). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 653AverageR24 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR15 944AverageR18 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 236AverageR20 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR16 425AverageR17 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 657AverageR17 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 882AverageR19 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 032AverageR17 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 489AverageR22 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 619AverageR21 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 650AverageR22 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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