Cape Town

$818+ 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Dec 6 — Dec 131
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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 November 6, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/1812:55 amLAX - CPT
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/258:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops32h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:25 amLAX - CPT
2 stops33h 25mDelta
Tue 12/169:30 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops28h 03mDelta
Deal found 11/5$1,213
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/91:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/155:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,217
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/145:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,222
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Wed 11/121:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,225
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/12:35 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1110:10 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops29h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,234
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/91:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/145:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,237
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sun 11/96:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/115:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,244
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:25 amLAX - CPT
2 stops33h 25mDelta
Sat 12/138:50 amCPT - LAX
1 stop38h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/5$1,252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/3112:25 amLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/238:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Fri 11/288:50 amLAX - CPT
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/148:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,265

Cheap 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,180
(Expedia)

One-way from

$818
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,219
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. 15% potential increase in price ($262 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 November 2025

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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 November 6, 2025.
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 Angeles

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Cape Town

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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

12:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

8:50 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops32h 27m

$1,183

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

11:30 am-10:50 am

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 am-4:35 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$1,215

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

7:50 pm-11:47 am

1 stop24h 57m

$1,252

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 3/21

12:25 am-5:00 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/29

8:00 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$1,256

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

7:01 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

8:50 pm-11:33 am

1 stop24h 43m

$1,256

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

3:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

6:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,263

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 11/30

12:55 am-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

8:50 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,265

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 11/28

8:50 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/14

8:50 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,265

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

8:50 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,265

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

8:50 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

11:45 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops30h 31m

$1,304

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 November.
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
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 October 31, 2025.

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 8 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 $814). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Cape Town in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

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 November 6, 2025.
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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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 31h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,183. 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 $849, 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 KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $882 and $980, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $29 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

    Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii more than any other notable places. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani and Laleli Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $37 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Washington, D.C.?

    White House, National Mall, and U.S. Capitol are currently the most popular points of interest in Washington, D.C.. White House, National Mall, and U.S. Capitol are located about 22.4 mi, 23.3 mi, and 24.0 mi, respectively from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Those landing in Washington, D.C. looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $51 per day.

  • 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 $814). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$849Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$882Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$980Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,050Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$1,253Average$2,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
IberiaCheapest$1,336Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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