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

Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and United Airlines can get you from South Africa to Los Angeles in just under 24h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 51m. There are 16694 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 006 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R10 791 and Singapore Airlines from R11 369 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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, British Airways or United Airlines.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	R15 435
One-way from	R10 252
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R17 466

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56h 30m total
South Africa to Los Angeles

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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 215). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 048). 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 80 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,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

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1 575 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

KLM

7,8

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1 575 reviews

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1 575 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

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KLM

7,8

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1 575 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

United Airlines

7,4

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10 231 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 575 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

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KLM

7,8

Good

1 575 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 227 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 575 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

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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?
Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and United Airlines can get you from South Africa to Los Angeles in just under 24h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 51m. There are 16694 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 006 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R10 791 and Singapore Airlines from R11 369 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of R16 215). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 048). 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 083	AverageR17 270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	CheapestR13 786	AverageR15 082	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 580	AverageR17 797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 850	AverageR16 824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR14 946	AverageR16 705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 085	AverageR17 647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR15 628	AverageR18 374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR15 646	AverageR18 982	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR17 165	AverageR19 937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 792	AverageR20 436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

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