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Cheap flights from South Africa to Los Angeles from R9 238

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jul 20 — Jul 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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 510

One-way from

R9 238

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 610
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 17/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 47h 15m total
  • South Africa to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R27 177 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 337 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 15 July 2025.

Tue 2/917:50JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/90:10LAX - JNB
1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/7R17 510
Wed 16/718:50JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Mon 15/921:00LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 30mAir France
Deal found 14/7R17 635
Sun 14/920:05CPT - LAX
1 stop34h 15mDelta
Thu 13/1118:20LAX - CPT
1 stop26h 25mDelta
Deal found 14/7R17 725
Sat 8/1119:40JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 55mDelta
Sun 16/1115:40LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 10mDelta
Deal found 15/7R17 761
Tue 16/923:15CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1115:25LAX - CPT
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R17 797
Wed 17/914:00CPT - LAX
2 stops30h 20mAir France
Wed 12/1115:25LAX - CPT
1 stop29h 20mAir France
Deal found 14/7R17 940
Mon 22/1219:35JNB - LAX
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/117:35LAX - JNB
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R18 047
Tue 2/923:30JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 20mKLM
Tue 9/910:06LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 14mKLM
Deal found 14/7R18 226
Mon 11/820:30JNB - LAX
1 stop33h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 19/815:45LAX - JNB
1 stop33h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/7R18 423
Thu 31/719:50CPT - LAX
2 stops28h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/85:05LAX - CPT
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/7R19 175
Thu 28/815:05JNB - LAX
2 stops27h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/98:20LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/7R19 336
Wed 17/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 1/118:00LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/7R19 426

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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

Tue 2/9

17:50-11:45

1 stop26h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

0:10-10:35

1 stop25h 25m

R17 510

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

20:05-21:20

1 stop34h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/11

18:20-6:45

1 stop26h 25m

R17 725

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

19:40-18:35

1 stop32h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/11

15:40-11:50

2 stops34h 10m

R17 761

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

19:40-18:40

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/11

18:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

R17 779

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-14:50

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/11

15:25-6:45

1 stop29h 20m

R17 797

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

14:00-11:20

2 stops30h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

15:25-6:45

1 stop29h 20m

R17 940

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

19:35-15:20

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

17:35-7:35

1 stop28h 00m

R18 047

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

23:30-14:50

1 stop24h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

10:06-21:20

2 stops26h 14m

R18 226

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

20:30-20:45

1 stop33h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 19/8

15:45-10:05

1 stop33h 20m

R18 423

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 31/7

19:50-14:58

2 stops28h 08m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

5:05-17:10

2 stops27h 05m

R19 175

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 073). 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 July 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 15 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Los Angeles, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.

  • 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 238 on Norse Atlantic UK. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R10 993 and Turkish Airlines from R12 407 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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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  • 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 073). 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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LufthansaCheapestR11 753AverageR21 084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR14 885AverageR18 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 377AverageR20 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 519AverageR18 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 566AverageR23 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 635AverageR19 692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 732AverageR19 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 000AverageR18 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 832AverageR20 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 143AverageR21 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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