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

Departing from Los Angeles to South Africa will take you 30h 10m. 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 (R10 050), Egyptair (R11 208), and Virgin Atlantic (R12 638).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 Los Angeles - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl and Los Angeles Los Angeles - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to ZA?

When flying from Los Angeles to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Los Angeles 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.

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of R20 528). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R26 603). 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 14 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

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to South Africa?
Los Angeles 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 10m. 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 (R10 050), Egyptair (R11 208), and Virgin Atlantic (R12 638).
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 Los Angeles - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl and Los Angeles 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of R20 528). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R26 603). 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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