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$631+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/99:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 2/2312:20 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/25$914
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/98:10 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
SWISS
Mon 2/237:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop26h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 1/26$921
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/118:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 3/188:45 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$934
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/98:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 36m
United Airlines
Mon 2/237:00 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$935
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/248:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop36h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$977
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 4/248:05 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 56m
Delta
Mon 5/111:00 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$993
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 7/307:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops33h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 8/1611:50 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,000
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/138:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 3/2011:39 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,001
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/66:55 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 55m
British Airways
Tue 11/109:00 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops29h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,193

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$914
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$631
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,116
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:10 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

7:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop26h 20m

$921

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop24h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

8:15 am-5:00 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$934

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:50 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops28h 36m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$935

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/24

8:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop36h 44m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

11:59 pm-9:30 am

2 stops48h 31m

$977

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

8:50 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop34h 38m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/20

11:10 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,001

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/24

11:15 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops30h 31m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

10:25 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,250

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/1

8:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

9:25 am-11:35 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,288

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

8:45 am-6:05 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$631

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

12:35 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$638

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

11:30 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops56h 16m

$695

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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 Cape Town to Los Angeles in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Cape Town-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Los Angeles 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 Cape Town-Los Angeles 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of $867). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $967). 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Cape Town to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Los Angeles. 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles?

    Departing from Cape Town to Los Angeles will take you 24h. There are 9985 mi between Cape Town and Los Angeles. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $912, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include KLM and Delta. United Airlines is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles one-way?

    $644 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $702 and $841, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of $867). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $967). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles. 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$978Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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