Cheap flights from South Africa to Los Angeles from R11 998

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
May 7 — May 141
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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 April 2026.

Tue 19/519:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4R16 537
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/620:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R16 773
Thu 19/1119:10
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1118:45
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4R16 824
Thu 19/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Mon 23/1116:45
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 2/4R17 144
Tue 19/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops33h 45m
British Airways
Tue 26/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/4R17 583
Mon 25/519:25
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 20m
British Airways
Mon 8/618:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 7/4R17 802
Mon 18/516:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/520:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R18 427
Wed 2/1217:15
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/118:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R18 730
Mon 18/516:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/620:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R18 781
Thu 28/516:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/620:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R18 933
Wed 16/919:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/916:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R19 355
Wed 20/516:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/520:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R19 861

Find flight deals from South Africa to Los Angeles

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Los Angeles flight deals. Data was last updated 7 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 537

One-way from

R11 998

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 933
19/5-26/5
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 15m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 584 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 633 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 7 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

19:25-16:45

2 stops30h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

18:05-9:25

1 stop30h 20m

R17 802

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

19:25-18:15

1 stop31h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 24/5

22:30-9:25

2 stops25h 55m

R19 979

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

19:00-18:10

2 stops32h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 24/5

21:35-18:30

2 stops35h 55m

R20 063

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

21:15-18:25

2 stops30h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

20:10-9:25

2 stops28h 15m

R20 266

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-0:55

1 stop37h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

21:15-21:25

2 stops39h 10m

R21 531

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

19:25-18:15

1 stop31h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

18:05-9:25

1 stop30h 20m

R21 633

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

17:35-8:25

2 stops29h 50m

R22 189

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

7:35-21:20

2 stops28h 45m

R22 459

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

21:15-14:50

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

13:21-7:00

2 stops32h 39m

R22 746

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

18:25-14:45

2 stops29h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

8:25-21:25

2 stops28h 00m

R23 506

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of R14 664). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 317). 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.

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 7 April 2026.
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.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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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?

    British Airways, United Airlines, and KLM can get you from South Africa to Los Angeles in just under 29h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 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 121 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from R10 488 and Turkish Airlines from R11 342 one-way.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of R14 664). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 317). 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
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 760AverageR20 587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR14 318AverageR15 609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 880AverageR16 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR15 119AverageR22 813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 371AverageR18 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 547AverageR16 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 856AverageR17 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 068AverageR20 631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR16 129AverageR18 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 201AverageR17 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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