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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to South Africa from R11 773

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jul 7 — Jul 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 June 2026.

Tue 3/1122:05
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/1110:40
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops43h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/6R20 608
Mon 2/1122:59
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1114:25
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6R21 037
Mon 2/1122:59
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops37h 06m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/1114:25
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops32h 09m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/6R21 202
Tue 3/1122:59
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Kenya Airways
Sun 15/1114:25
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops52h 53m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/6R21 367
Wed 9/912:20
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops63h 40m
Kenya Airways
Wed 16/914:25
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops51h 32m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/6R21 846
Sat 19/923:40
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 55m
Kenya Airways
Wed 30/923:30
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops46h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/6R22 044
Tue 1/912:35
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops64h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 22/97:20
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops38h 07m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/6R22 209
Wed 11/1115:10
LAX
-
DUR
2 stops33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/1117:00
DUR
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/6R22 506
Tue 17/1122:59
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Kenya Airways
Tue 1/1214:25
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops33h 52m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/6R22 705
Wed 4/1115:10
LAX
-
DUR
2 stops33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/1111:15
DUR
-
LAX
2 stops35h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/6R22 804
Mon 14/910:50
LAX
-
DUR
3 stops38h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/97:00
DUR
-
LAX
2 stops40h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/6R22 820
Tue 3/1115:10
LAX
-
DUR
2 stops33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/1117:00
DUR
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/6R22 870

Find 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 7 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 608

One-way from

R11 773

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R24 521
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 3/11-17/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 35m total
  • Los Angeles to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R5 526 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 842 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to South Africa 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 7 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to South Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

9:25-3:55

2 stops33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

20:20-12:50

1 stop26h 30m

R24 356

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Sun 23/8

16:20-10:35

2 stops33h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 1/9

12:05-14:00

2 stops34h 55m

R24 438

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 1/10

16:20-11:00

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

14:45-14:00

1 stop32h 15m

R24 686

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

16:20-10:15

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

9:00-14:00

2 stops38h 00m

R24 752

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

15:10-10:55

2 stops33h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/11

12:25-12:50

2 stops34h 25m

R24 769

Los AngelesNelspruit

LAX - MQP

LAXMQP

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

15:10-11:00

2 stops33h 50m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Fri 20/11

7:15-12:50

2 stops39h 35m

R25 082

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 22/8

0:05-19:20

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

20:25-21:50

1 stop34h 25m

R25 660

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

0:13-15:20

2 stops30h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

19:50-15:34

2 stops28h 44m

R25 759

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 23/6

18:45-17:10

2 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

20:00-13:09

2 stops26h 09m

R26 007

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

8:47-17:10

2 stops23h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

20:00-17:05

2 stops30h 05m

R26 007

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of R11 129). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 145). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to South Africa is 80 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.

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 7 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, 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
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 406 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 776 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 027 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to South Africa. 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 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 30h 07m. 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 Qatar Airways (R11 161), Virgin Atlantic (R12 951), and United Airlines (R14 192).

  • 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of R11 129). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 145). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Los Angeles to South Africa

Discover the top 4 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 7 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 603AverageR20 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR18 653AverageR21 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 963AverageR28 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR21 984AverageR24 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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