Cape Town

$725+ 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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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 March 23, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/248:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/94:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,143
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/118:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/204:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,163
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/204:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$1,164
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/11:05 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop36h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/85:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,176
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sat 8/228:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/84:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$1,177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 9/38:10 pm
LAX
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CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/144:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$1,180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:10 pm
LAX
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CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/234:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$1,183
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 9/11:25 pm
LAX
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CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/184:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$1,187
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/29:45 pm
LAX
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CPT
3 stops49h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/1010:40 am
CPT
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LAX
2 stops43h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,195

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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,143
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$725
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,387
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Cape Town Intl flights.
From Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($215 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 23, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 4/11

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

11:45 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,437

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

5:10 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

5:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,474

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

9:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

8:05 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop28h 38m

$1,475

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

7:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/20

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,490

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/19

8:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop36h 44m

$1,498

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

4:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/9

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

$1,501

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

12:15 am-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/2

8:00 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$1,502

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 6/12

4:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/20

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

$1,515

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 5/29

8:25 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/13

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,519
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 6/15

10:41 am-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/23

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,519

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 13, 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 16 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 $804). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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.

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 March 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish 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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 23h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,475. 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 $913, 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 33% 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 $649 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?

  • 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?

  • 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 $804). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,214Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,234Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$1,253Average$2,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,282Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
IberiaCheapest$1,436Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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