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$684+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/307:30 am
LAX
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CPT
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/58:10 pm
CPT
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LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,131
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/410:15 am
LAX
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CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 2/188:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,134
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:45 pm
LAX
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CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/155:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,138
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/278:33 am
LAX
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CPT
2 stops23h 27m
United Airlines
Thu 2/128:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,139
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:45 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/183:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,140
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/88:10 pm
LAX
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CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/124:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,141
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:10 pm
LAX
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CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/52:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,142
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/2512:40 am
LAX
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CPT
2 stops29h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 2/138:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop35h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,143
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:45 pm
LAX
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CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/145:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,144
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/267:45 pm
LAX
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CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/55:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,147
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/289:30 am
LAX
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CPT
2 stops26h 25m
KLM
Tue 2/108:00 am
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop37h 45m
KLM
Deal found 1/19$1,153
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/136:45 pm
LAX
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CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/165:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,154

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,134
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$684
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,371
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($242 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

2:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

5:15 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,164

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

11:12 am-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 am-4:05 pm

1 stop41h 15m

$1,179

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

10:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/4

8:50 pm-2:36 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$1,193

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

10:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop24h 00m

$1,194

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

9:01 am-6:00 pm

2 stops22h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

8:50 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$1,199

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

9:32 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

11:45 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$1,223

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

9:32 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

7:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$1,225

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

7:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

5:15 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,239

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

2:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

5:15 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,239

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

8:45 am-5:00 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

8:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,259

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of $812). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,356). 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Los Angeles to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,200 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,689 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town can take about 19h 55m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,193. Los Angeles and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 9985 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $896, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Cape Town and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,013 and $1,039, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $632 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $749 and SWISS from $757 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    Los Angeles to Cape Town flights have a layover in London most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $33 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Cape Town flights?

    Los Angeles to Cape Town flights have a layover in Istanbul the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of $812). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,356). 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 Los Angeles to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$896Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,135Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,214Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$1,253Average$2,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$1,264Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$1,381Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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