Cheap flights from Los Angeles to South Africa from R9 814

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jan 7 — Jan 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 8 December 2025.

Wed 24/1219:15LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 17/119:35JNB - LAX
1 stop34h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/12R21 083
Wed 17/120:25LAX - CPT
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/120:50CPT - LAX
2 stops34h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12R21 354
Thu 11/126:00LAX - CPT
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Fri 16/120:50CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/12R21 980
Wed 24/1221:00LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 17/119:35JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/12R21 980
Thu 25/1219:15LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 15/119:35JNB - LAX
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12R22 352
Thu 25/126:40LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1219:45JNB - LAX
2 stops34h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12R23 621
Wed 10/1219:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Mon 26/120:15JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 20mSWISS
Deal found 7/12R23 858
Mon 15/126:00LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1222:00JNB - LAX
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12R24 484
Mon 8/1210:35LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/119:20JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R24 653
Wed 10/127:00LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/122:00JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12R24 670
Mon 8/128:54LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 11mKLM
Wed 21/119:20JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Deal found 6/12R24 907
Sun 14/126:00LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1222:00JNB - LAX
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12R24 975

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 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 171

One-way from

R9 814

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R27 665
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/3-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • Los Angeles to South Africa
13/5
  • 13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R15 907 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 695 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 8 December 2025.
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

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Mon 16/3

16:10-10:55

2 stops33h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/5

11:55-14:00

2 stops35h 05m

R19 171

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

11:15-9:20

3 stops61h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

14:30-16:25

2 stops34h 55m

R20 406

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

16:00-10:55

3 stops57h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 12/5

11:55-14:00

2 stops35h 05m

R20 406

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

23:25-13:05

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

23:00-9:46

3 stops44h 46m

R20 491

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

6:00-21:20

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

23:15-22:35

2 stops32h 20m

R20 542

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

23:25-13:05

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

14:30-15:34

3 stops35h 04m

R20 576

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

9:25-22:05

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

23:59-22:29

2 stops31h 30m

R20 576

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

23:25-13:05

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

14:30-15:34

3 stops35h 04m

R20 576

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

8:00-21:55

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

23:45-19:14

2 stops29h 29m

R20 643

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

12:25-18:35

2 stops44h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

19:55-10:55

2 stops49h 00m

R20 745

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of R13 130). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 662). 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 LAX to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to South Africa in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Los Angeles to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to South Africa flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 8 December 2025.
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.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 28h 25m. There are 16694 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 754), Qatar Airways (R10 554), and SWISS (R12 576).

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

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of R13 130). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 662). 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
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 992AverageR19 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR16 864AverageR18 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 503AverageR25 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 858AverageR24 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR21 868AverageR22 979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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