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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to South Africa from R9 977

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Feb 12 — Feb 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 609

One-way from

R9 977

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 610
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/1-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 24m total
  • Los Angeles to South Africa
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28/2
  • 28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R13 009 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 618 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 January 2026.

Fri 11/90:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop26h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R18 609
Tue 3/318:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/315:20
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1R18 625
Mon 19/15:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops27h 30m
Delta
Sun 25/121:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 30m
Delta
Deal found 12/1R18 691
Wed 25/213:05
LAX
-
DUR
2 stops38h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/316:00
DUR
-
LAX
2 stops34h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/1R18 691
Mon 9/319:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/315:20
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1R18 707
Mon 26/118:45
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/217:15
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/1R18 724
Tue 14/420:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/416:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/1R18 756
Wed 11/314:05
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/315:20
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1R18 773
Sun 13/913:25
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 26/916:35
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R18 806
Wed 20/516:45
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop43h 35m
KLM
Sun 24/523:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop24h 30m
KLM
Deal found 13/1R18 806
Sun 6/98:00
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Sun 20/921:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 17m
Delta
Deal found 13/1R18 822
Tue 10/218:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
KLM
Sat 14/223:59
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop45h 46m
KLM
Deal found 10/1R18 839

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to South Africa that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

20:50-20:44

1 stop33h 54m

R18 609

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

13:05-13:30

2 stops38h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/3

16:00-16:50

2 stops34h 50m

R18 691

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

16:45-21:20

1 stop43h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

R18 806

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

10:25-21:20

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

R18 888

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

8:00-21:55

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

7:55-13:10

1 stop39h 15m

R19 019

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

6:00-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:20-16:05

1 stop30h 45m

R19 134

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

18:20-5:50

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

23:45-20:16

2 stops30h 31m

R19 167

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

16:10-10:55

2 stops33h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/4

12:05-14:00

2 stops34h 55m

R19 216

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

13:45-22:05

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

23:59-11:45

1 stop45h 46m

R19 232

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

6:40-18:35

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:45-13:05

1 stop27h 20m

R19 429

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to South Africa

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of R13 259). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 840). 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 13 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Cathay Pacific, andUnited Airlines from Los Angeles to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 130 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 152 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 165 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 671 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa. It is only a 15,1 km journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    Departing from Los Angeles to South Africa will take you 21h 30m. There are 16069 km between Los Angeles and South Africa. 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 Los Angeles to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to South Africa are Cathay Pacific (R8 490), Qatar Airways (R10 235), and SWISS (R12 196).

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    The most popular flight routes from Los Angeles to South Africa are Los Angeles - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl and Los Angeles - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to South Africa 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 Los Angeles to South Africa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of R13 259). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 840). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 844AverageR19 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR16 355AverageR18 130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 582AverageR25 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 289AverageR22 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR21 208AverageR22 286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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