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Cheap flights from South Africa to Los Angeles from R11 670

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Dec 1 — Dec 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 November 2025.

Mon 3/1122:00JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 44mBritish Airways
Sun 16/1117:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/10R16 328
Wed 19/1119:05JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/1118:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/10R16 362
Tue 9/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 21/122:30LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/10R16 639
Sat 15/1115:15JNB - LAX
2 stops59h 20mSWISS
Sun 1/219:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 31/10R16 691
Fri 31/1022:00JNB - LAX
2 stops28h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/117:00LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10R16 708
Sat 15/1122:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 40mDelta
Sun 1/216:35LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 00mDelta
Deal found 31/10R16 726
Sun 2/1120:50CPT - LAX
2 stops26h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/118:15LAX - CPT
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10R16 743
Tue 4/1122:00JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 11/1116:35LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/10R16 760
Wed 10/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Wed 21/116:35LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/11R16 778
Thu 30/1020:50CPT - LAX
1 stop23h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/118:40LAX - CPT
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10R16 830
Tue 9/1220:50CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Sun 11/16:00LAX - CPT
1 stop27h 15mDelta
Deal found 29/10R16 864
Wed 5/1122:00JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 14mDelta
Fri 14/1111:45LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 55mDelta
Deal found 31/10R16 899

Cheap 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 1 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 189

One-way from

R11 670

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 540
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 6/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 00m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
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11/11
  • 11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 12m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R13 235 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 543 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 1 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

15:15-16:35

2 stops59h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

19:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R16 691

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

20:50-14:35

2 stops27h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 20/2

8:35-18:00

2 stops23h 25m

R16 708

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

22:00-20:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

16:35-8:35

1 stop30h 00m

R16 726

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

22:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

16:35-8:35

1 stop30h 00m

R16 778

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

22:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/11

11:45-8:35

2 stops34h 50m

R16 812

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

22:00-20:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

11:55-8:35

2 stops34h 40m

R16 812

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

23:10-20:40

1 stop31h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

11:12-19:15

1 stop22h 03m

R16 847

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

22:00-21:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

22:55-19:40

1 stop35h 45m

R16 934

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

20:50-7:16

2 stops44h 26m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/1

14:39-19:15

1 stop42h 36m

R16 968

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

20:50-20:40

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/1

14:39-19:15

1 stop42h 36m

R16 968

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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 R14 769). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 708). 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 ZA to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 1 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Monday 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 1 November 2025.
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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
671 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 995 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 033 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 489 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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, SWISS, and United Airlines can get you from South Africa to Los Angeles in just under 26h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 32h 45m. 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 most popular routes from South Africa to Los Angeles?

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Los Angeles, Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles or Hoedspruit - 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.

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    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.

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    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 R14 769). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 708). 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
LufthansaCheapestR11 366AverageR19 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR14 418AverageR17 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 799AverageR17 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 882AverageR17 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 920AverageR19 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 021AverageR18 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 086AverageR18 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 231AverageR19 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 433AverageR19 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 576AverageR21 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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