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$858+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Jul 20 — Jul 271
Mon 7/20
Mon 7/27
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 June 20, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Mon 11/210:59 pm
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Kenya Airways
Tue 11/102:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops32h 09m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/20$1,284
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1911:40 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops45h 20m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/3011:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops46h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,335
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 10/1611:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 10/2410:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops43h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,340
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Mon 11/210:05 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops73h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/1010:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops41h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/20$1,379
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:20 am
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops65h 15m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/3011:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops46h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/16$1,390
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 11/207:50 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops51h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 12/110:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops43h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,391
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/411:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/1410:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops44h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,392
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3111:59 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops37h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1611:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops46h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,394
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Sat 9/198:40 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/3011:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops46h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,402

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 June 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,283
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$858
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,702
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($293 potential increase over avg. 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 June 20, 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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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

11:30 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

8:00 pm-11:39 am

1 stop24h 39m

$1,575

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 7/21

5:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/28

8:00 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,575

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/13

4:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/24

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

$1,582

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/23

10:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/5

8:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,630
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/23

7:05 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/5

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,637

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 7/5

9:35 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

11:15 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,651
Cheapest one-way

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 7/30

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

$896

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

11:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops50h 51m

$956

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

4:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 55m

$973

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

4:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 55m

$1,013

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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?

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 15 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of $1,171). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,738). 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 June 20, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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
7.8
Good
8,421 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,421 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,421 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,408 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,421 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,421 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,715 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,421 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,056 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,421 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 32h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,575. 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 $822, 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 Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $979 and $1,013, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 41% 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 $720 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 Trafalgar Square are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $39 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of $1,171). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,738). 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 June 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$822Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,136Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,214Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,234Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$1,431Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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