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$761+ 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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
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 August 3, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 11/2410:40 pm
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/17:20 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,277
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 11/310:59 pm
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Kenya Airways
Wed 11/1111:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops47h 09m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/2$1,288
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/1912:20 pm
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops64h 15m
Kenya Airways
Thu 11/52:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops32h 09m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,298
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/512:21 pm
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops64h 14m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/132:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops31h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,302
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/1912:20 pm
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops64h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/252:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops51h 53m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,312
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 10/186:45 am
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops69h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/252:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops51h 53m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,328
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 11/211:59 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/102:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,334
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 10/311:59 pm
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops52h 36m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/132:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops31h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,345
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Wed 10/287:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/135:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,350
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/512:21 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 49m
Kenya Airways
Mon 10/122:25 pm
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops31h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,354
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/67:50 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops51h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 11/2010:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops43h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,361
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/128:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/125:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,371

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 August 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,238
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$761
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,729
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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From Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl
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One-way flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($230 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 3, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

1:45 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

5:20 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,350

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 10/15

8:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop27h 42m

$1,395

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 10/16

11:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/29

8:50 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop31h 26m

$1,395

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 10/5

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/11

8:05 pm-9:58 am

1 stop22h 53m

$1,399
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 10/16

8:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-1:09 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$1,400

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/17

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

$1,407

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 10/28

1:45 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/13

2:00 pm-10:50 am

2 stops30h 50m

$1,426
Cheapest one-way

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 10/28

7:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$896

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

6:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$896

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 10/19

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

$896

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice 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 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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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?

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of $1,205). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,427 and $1,905 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,238 on Singapore Airlines (Jan 17-Feb 15).

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 August 3, 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
8,482 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

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
4,464 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

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
10,058 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,844 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,147 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

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 22h 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,395. 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 $960, 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 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 $720 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $749 and SWISS from $777 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, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 14.3 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $36 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of $1,205). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). 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 August 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$960Average$1,120FlexibilityNo 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$1,132Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,136Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,214Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,264Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$1,387Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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