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Cheap flights from South Africa to Los Angeles from R12 425

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jun 20 — Jun 271
1 adult

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 15 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 480

One-way from

R12 425

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 349
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/8-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 631 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 546 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 15 June 2025.

Sat 23/817:50JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/90:10LAX - JNB
1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/6R17 480
Mon 16/618:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 20mAir France
Mon 18/813:40LAX - JNB
1 stop33h 50mAir France
Deal found 14/6R17 534
Tue 1/718:50JNB - LAX
2 stops36h 45mDelta
Tue 7/417:25LAX - JNB
1 stop41h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/6R17 552
Sun 13/720:40JNB - LAX
1 stop33h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 28/722:50LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/6R17 803
Tue 29/723:15CPT - LAX
2 stops33h 37mDelta
Tue 5/822:50LAX - CPT
2 stops37h 35mDelta
Deal found 14/6R17 803
Tue 29/719:00JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/86:20LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/6R17 893
Wed 10/923:15CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Sat 27/913:50LAX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Deal found 14/6R18 144
Sun 22/620:00CPT - LAX
1 stop37h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/720:55LAX - CPT
1 stop35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/6R18 162
Wed 16/718:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mKLM
Mon 15/913:50LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 45mKLM
Deal found 13/6R18 897
Mon 28/716:35CPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 4/813:40LAX - CPT
1 stop37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/6R19 184
Wed 18/618:50JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/713:50LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6R19 471
Wed 18/619:25JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 17mBritish Airways
Mon 28/721:21LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/6R20 797

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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 15 June 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 23/8

17:50-11:45

1 stop26h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/9

0:10-10:35

1 stop25h 25m

R17 480

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

18:50-22:35

2 stops36h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

17:25-19:40

1 stop41h 15m

R17 552

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-16:05

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

10:25-21:35

2 stops26h 10m

R17 570

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

20:40-20:45

1 stop33h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 28/7

22:50-10:20

1 stop26h 30m

R17 803

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

23:15-23:52

2 stops33h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

22:50-21:25

2 stops37h 35m

R17 803

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

19:00-15:15

2 stops29h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

6:20-17:45

2 stops26h 25m

R17 893

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

23:15-14:50

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 27/9

13:50-21:25

1 stop22h 35m

R18 144

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-16:05

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

18:30-8:30

1 stop29h 00m

R18 646

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

13:50-21:35

1 stop22h 45m

R18 897

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

16:35-11:45

1 stop28h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/8

13:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

R19 184

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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 R924). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 15 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 15 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from South Africa to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 308 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 961 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 361 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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 R12 425 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R12 837 and Singapore Airlines from R13 913 one-way.

  • 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.

  • 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 R924). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 769AverageR21 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR14 929AverageR18 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 365AverageR20 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 449AverageR18 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 589AverageR23 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 668AverageR20 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 674AverageR19 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 954AverageR18 145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 595AverageR20 662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 168AverageR21 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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