Cheap flights from South Africa to Los Angeles from R11 242

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Sep 1 — Sep 81
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 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 021

One-way from

R11 242

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 286
26/11-30/11
  • 26/11-30/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 769 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 332 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Los Angeles

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 27 August 2025.

Wed 26/1119:35JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:00LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R17 021
Sat 1/1113:00JNB - LAX
2 stops61h 35mSWISS
Mon 1/1219:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 26/8R17 039
Fri 5/920:00CPT - LAX
2 stops27h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/923:59LAX - CPT
2 stops30h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/8R17 092
Wed 1/1020:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Fri 17/1021:35LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/8R17 110
Fri 10/1020:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 17/1022:50LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/8R17 127
Sat 4/1020:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Sat 11/1020:05LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mDelta
Deal found 26/8R17 180
Thu 2/1020:40JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 05mDelta
Sat 18/107:00LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Deal found 26/8R17 198
Wed 24/923:15JNB - LAX
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Wed 15/109:59LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 21mDelta
Deal found 25/8R17 303
Wed 8/1023:15CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Wed 15/1022:50LAX - CPT
1 stop24h 05mDelta
Deal found 24/8R17 303
Mon 8/919:50CPT - LAX
1 stop23h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1223:20LAX - CPT
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/8R17 356
Sat 8/1119:40JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Sun 16/1111:43LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 57mDelta
Deal found 26/8R17 374
Thu 9/1023:15JNB - LAX
2 stops28h 37mDelta
Thu 16/1015:23LAX - JNB
2 stops33h 57mDelta
Deal found 25/8R17 391

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Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:35-19:10

2 stops33h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 30/11

21:00-10:25

1 stop27h 25m

R17 021

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

13:00-17:35

2 stops61h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

19:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R17 039

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

20:40-17:45

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 16/10

15:23-10:20

2 stops33h 57m

R17 110

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

20:40-18:17

2 stops30h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

9:59-21:20

2 stops26h 21m

R17 110

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 17/10

15:30-10:20

1 stop33h 50m

R17 110

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-20:40

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

16:35-12:05

1 stop33h 30m

R17 110

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 17/10

22:50-10:20

1 stop26h 30m

R17 127

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 17/10

22:45-10:20

2 stops26h 35m

R17 180

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/10

21:35-10:20

2 stops27h 45m

R17 180

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-13:03

2 stops26h 13m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

8:30-18:00

2 stops23h 30m

R17 356

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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 068). 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 27 August 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.

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 27 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Los Angeles, such as KLM, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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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?

    SWISS, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from South Africa to Los Angeles in just under 26h 13m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35h 22m. 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.

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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 R924). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 068). 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 567AverageR20 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR14 673AverageR18 031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 091AverageR18 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR16 262AverageR19 036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 276AverageR19 878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 374AverageR19 262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 517AverageR17 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 537AverageR19 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 428AverageR21 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 676AverageR20 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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