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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles from R12 797

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 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Jun 6 — Jun 131
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in February or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 178

One-way from

R12 797

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 858
Delta
  • Delta
  • 30/6-3/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R47 954 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 951 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 June 2025.

Sun 1/620:05CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 58mDelta
Mon 16/60:50LAX - CPT
2 stops35h 35mDelta
Deal found 31/5R17 621
Sun 1/623:15CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Tue 17/613:50LAX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Deal found 31/5R19 996
Tue 15/716:35CPT - LAX
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 21/70:10LAX - CPT
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/5R20 446
Sun 29/620:00CPT - LAX
1 stop23h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/823:59LAX - CPT
1 stop30h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6R21 076
Sun 1/623:15CPT - LAX
2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/613:50LAX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5R21 166
Tue 15/718:55CPT - LAX
1 stop34h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 22/721:30LAX - CPT
1 stop28h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/5R24 784
Fri 8/818:55CPT - LAX
2 stops31h 12mBritish Airways
Sun 12/1020:05LAX - CPT
2 stops31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6R25 558
Tue 1/713:00CPT - LAX
1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 31/716:20LAX - CPT
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6R25 774
Wed 2/714:15CPT - LAX
2 stops31h 45mLufthansa
Sun 3/818:40LAX - CPT
2 stops33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6R27 970
Wed 2/718:25CPT - LAX
1 stop28h 50mEmirates
Sat 2/816:40LAX - CPT
1 stop33h 55mEmirates
Deal found 1/6R30 076
Sat 13/1210:40CPT - LAX
3 stops34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 4/119:50LAX - CPT
2 stops51h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 31/5R30 615
Tue 15/713:50CPT - LAX
3 stops34h 12mEthiopian Air
Tue 22/723:01LAX - CPT
2 stops30h 34mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/5R32 847

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles 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 1 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/6

23:00-11:20

2 stops45h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

21:30-17:50

2 stops35h 20m

R18 178

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

16:35-22:25

1 stop38h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 21/7

0:10-11:50

1 stop26h 40m

R20 446

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/6

20:00-22:30

2 stops35h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

23:59-15:20

1 stop30h 21m

R21 076

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

20:00-9:25

1 stop22h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/7

8:20-22:50

2 stops29h 30m

R22 120

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

18:55-20:15

1 stop34h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/7

21:30-11:00

1 stop28h 30m

R24 784

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/7

23:15-14:50

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/7

8:00-21:25

2 stops28h 25m

R25 072

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/8

18:55-17:07

2 stops31h 12m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/10

20:05-12:40

2 stops31h 35m

R25 558

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/7

13:00-14:00

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 31/7

16:20-10:50

1 stop33h 30m

R25 774

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/7

14:15-13:00

2 stops31h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

18:40-12:40

2 stops33h 00m

R27 970

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/7

18:25-14:15

1 stop28h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

16:40-11:35

1 stop33h 55m

R30 076

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 23 May 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles is 79 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 CPT to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town 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 1 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

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

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

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 1 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Cape Town to Los Angeles have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 250 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 953 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 351 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 604 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at R18 178, Delta will fly you from Cape Town to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R20 446 and R21 076, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles one-way?

    R12 797 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R59 665 and R63 265, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of R924). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 815AverageR24 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR16 166AverageR18 577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 428AverageR20 643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR16 654AverageR18 685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 722AverageR17 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 985AverageR18 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR17 071AverageR20 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 760AverageR22 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 916AverageR22 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 952AverageR22 019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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