Cheap flights from South Africa to Los Angeles from R8 939

JNB — LAX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Los Angeles

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Los Angeles

Fri 20/1121:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Fri 4/127:00 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 31/10R15 586
Thu 19/1121:40 -
2 stops32h 15m
Fri 4/127:00 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 2/11R15 652
Mon 9/1121:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Tue 17/1117:10 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 1/11R15 702
Tue 3/1121:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Tue 10/1122:05 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 31/10R15 752
Mon 16/1118:50 -
1 stop26h 00m
Mon 23/1118:30 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 31/10R15 768
Wed 25/1121:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Fri 4/1211:30 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 2/11R16 084
Thu 19/1118:50 -
1 stop26h 00m
Fri 4/1218:30 -
1 stop41h 55m
Deal found 1/11R16 500
Tue 17/1121:40 -
1 stop32h 35m
Tue 24/1117:10 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 3/11R16 533
Sun 1/1120:50 -
2 stops26h 00m
Sun 15/117:30 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 31/10R16 549
Fri 6/1120:50 -
2 stops29h 41m
Sun 22/118:20 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 2/11R16 566
Mon 2/1120:50 -
1 stop23h 10m
Sun 15/116:00 -
2 stops26h 35m
Deal found 30/10R16 583
Thu 12/1120:50 -
1 stop23h 15m
Tue 24/1119:23 -
2 stops37h 12m
Deal found 30/10R16 599

Find flight deals from South Africa to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

R15 453

One-way from

R8 939

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 633
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 35m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R32 498 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 417 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/3

12:35-13:50

1 stop34h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 255

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:35-13:25

1 stop34h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 288
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

18:50-10:50

1 stop26h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 149

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

18:25-16:35

2 stops32h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 182

DurbanLos Angeles

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - LAX Los Angeles

DURLAX

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 13/1

14:45-16:35

2 stops35h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 844

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

13:40-19:55

1 stop40h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 426

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/3

14:00-11:50

2 stops54h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 791

DurbanLos Angeles

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - LAX Los Angeles

DURLAX

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 13/1

15:45-16:35

2 stops34h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 406

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

13:30-16:35

2 stops37h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 506

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/1

19:35-18:35

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 29/1

20:40-10:25

1 stop27h 45m

R15 752

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of R16 483). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 415). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Los Angeles is 90 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa 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.

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from South Africa?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles. It is only a 15,1 km journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Los Angeles?

    Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and United Airlines can get you from South Africa to Los Angeles in just under 26h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 50m. There are 16069 km between South Africa and Los Angeles. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 218 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R10 907 and Singapore Airlines from R11 627 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Los Angeles?

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of R16 483). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 415). 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 South Africa to Los Angeles

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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 963AverageR20 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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DeltaCheapestR13 379AverageR17 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestR14 132AverageR15 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 555AverageR17 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 887AverageR18 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 219AverageR17 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 285AverageR17 180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 982AverageR19 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 256AverageR19 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 195AverageR20 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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