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

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The best prices from Los Angeles to Cape Town are usually found in March or February, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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LAX - CPT
Price
$973 - $1601
CPT
Temperature
66.2 - 84.2 °F
CPT
Rainfall
0.4 - 3.7 inches
Popular in June High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Cheapest in March Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
Average price $1181 Average for round-trip flights in May 2020
Round-trip from $973 From Los Angeles to Cape Town
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town in May, June 2020

The best prices found for LAX to CPT flights for May, June
30 Jun - 11 Jul
$990pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Lufthansa
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
29 Jun - 9 Jul
$991pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Lufthansa
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
30 Jun - 6 Jul
$1000pp
LAX
Los Angeles
$self.airline
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles

Los Angeles to Cape Town 2020 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles found for this year
1 Dec - 9 Dec
$561pp
LAX
Los Angeles
SWISS
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
SWISS
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
16 Nov - 2 Dec
$567pp
LAX
Los Angeles
SWISS
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
SWISS
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
28 Oct - 11 Nov
$569pp
LAX
Los Angeles
$self.airline
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
SWISS
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles

One-way flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles

The cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town
2:30 pm - 7:20 am
Turkish Airlines
1 Stop
31h 50m
LAX - CPT
Turkish Airlines
$3527
AranGrant
11:00 am - 12:05 pm
Lufthansa
2 Stops
40h 05m
LAX - CPT
Lufthansa
$3648
Lufthansa
12:45 pm - 6:45 am
Multiple Airlines
2 Stops
33h 00m
LAX - CPT
Multiple Airlines
$10167
AranGrant

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Flight FAQs

From Los Angeles to Cape Town

Are flight prices decreasing from Los Angeles to Cape Town due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Los Angeles and Cape Town for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town for under $600 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $569, but on average you can expect to pay $591.

Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town for under $600 on Cheapflights?

There are no nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.

How popular is this flight route?

The Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Does it rain more in Los Angeles or Cape Town?

Expected rainfall in Los Angeles is more than in Cape Town. You can expect this to be the case over the next 4 days.

Is Los Angeles weather warmer or cooler than Cape Town?

Our data indicates that the weather will be 90 °F on average in the month of August. The temperature in Cape Town is typically colder than in Los Angeles. If you're traveling when the temperature is at its warmest, push to plan early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. For the best results, search for flights well in advance or after peak season.

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Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Today's exchange rate
$1 = R18.08
Average temperature for May in Cape Town
71.6 °F
Avg rainfall for May in Cape Town
2.5 ″

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