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

United Airlines can get you from South Africa to Los Angeles in just under 38h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 16069 km between South Africa and Los Angeles.

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 R9 817 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R9 949 and Singapore Airlines from R11 402 one-way.

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

Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Los Angeles Los Angeles, Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Hoedspruit - Los Angeles Los Angeles when deciding on the best route from South Africa to Los Angeles.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Los Angeles?

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

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

When flying from South Africa to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Los Angeles 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.

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.

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Air France

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Deal found 8/7R16 588

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KLM

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Round-trip from	R16 360
One-way from	R10 412
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R19 879

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of R8 506). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 203). 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 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

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

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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

United Airlines

7,4

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Qatar Airways

7,3

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

British Airways

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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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from South Africa?
Los Angeles 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?
United Airlines can get you from South Africa to Los Angeles in just under 38h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 16069 km between South Africa and Los Angeles.
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 R9 817 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R9 949 and Singapore Airlines from R11 402 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Los Angeles?
Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Los Angeles Los Angeles, Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Hoedspruit - Los Angeles Los Angeles when deciding on the best route 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of R8 506). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 203). 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 121	AverageR17 782	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 288	AverageR19 888	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
American Airlines	CheapestR13 826	AverageR15 104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 319	AverageR16 241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
SWISS	CheapestR14 416	AverageR18 477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 746	AverageR17 534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR14 990	AverageR16 022	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 469	AverageR19 541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR15 598	AverageR18 881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR15 604	AverageR17 345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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