Cheap flights from South Africa to Los Angeles from R10 496

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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 11 May 2026.

Mon 11/519:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 27/523:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5R16 702
Wed 4/1120:50
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops29h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 18/116:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops26h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5R17 701
Sat 23/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/618:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R17 799
Thu 17/920:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/916:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R17 881
Thu 17/915:05
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops32h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 29/90:51
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops32h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5R17 913
Wed 24/612:40
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/716:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/5R17 995
Fri 12/619:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/616:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R18 028
Thu 11/619:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/616:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/5R18 044
Mon 25/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 05m
British Airways
Mon 1/612:45
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops35h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 6/5R18 110
Mon 22/620:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 29/616:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/5R18 126
Fri 17/712:40
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/716:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R18 175
Sat 20/620:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/816:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R18 257

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 11 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 701

One-way from

R10 496

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 440
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/11-18/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 55h 38m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 420 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 11 May 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

15:05-14:52

2 stops32h 47m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 29/9

0:51-18:30

2 stops32h 39m

R17 913

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

19:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 19/6

16:20-9:00

1 stop31h 40m

R18 044

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

20:55-14:00

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 29/6

16:20-4:00

1 stop26h 40m

R18 126
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

21:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

21:30-9:25

2 stops26h 55m

R18 388

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

21:15-18:25

2 stops30h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 30/10

12:15-10:25

2 stops37h 10m

R19 142

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-15:35

2 stops27h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

5:00-16:10

2 stops25h 10m

R19 240

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/12

15:10-10:30

1 stop33h 20m

R20 222

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

0:30-12:45

1 stop45h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

18:20-5:50

1 stop25h 30m

R21 892

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

14:00-14:00

2 stops33h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 26/6

16:20-10:15

1 stop32h 55m

R22 056

HoedspruitLos Angeles

HDS - LAX

HDSLAX

Hoedspruit

Tue 3/11

14:30-12:45

2 stops32h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

15:35-13:30

2 stops35h 55m

R31 160

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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

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 47 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of R10 398). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of R23 235). 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 11 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Los Angeles, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

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, Qatar Airways, and British Airways can get you from South Africa to Los Angeles in just under 25h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 22m. 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 R9 865 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R9 959 and Singapore Airlines from R10 177 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of R10 398). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of R23 235). 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 353AverageR19 985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 894AverageR15 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 439AverageR16 320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 486AverageR19 167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 909AverageR17 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 063AverageR16 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 592AverageR17 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 647AverageR16 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 651AverageR18 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 724AverageR19 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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