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$558+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
août 3 — août 101
dim. 8/3
dim. 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in February or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 juillet 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$976
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$558
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,240
From Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles
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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 juillet 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
lun. 8/257:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops31h 43mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/18:18 amLAX - CPT
1 stop22h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$976
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
ven. 8/298:05 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 46mDelta
sam. 9/1310:10 amLAX - CPT
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/28$984
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/1111:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
jeu. 9/1810:20 amLAX - CPT
2 stops26h 05mKLM
Deal found 7/28$990
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/264:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
lun. 9/112:10 amLAX - CPT
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,093
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 12/136:45 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways
dim. 1/49:00 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,171
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/264:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/112:10 amLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,270
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
ven. 8/292:15 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops35h 15mSWISS
sam. 9/137:35 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops32h 50mSWISS
Deal found 7/28$1,527
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/111:50 pmCPT - LAX
3 stops34h 25mEthiopian Air
jeu. 9/1811:16 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops30h 19mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/28$1,583

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Cape Town

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

lun. 8/25

7:50 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops31h 43m

Los Angeles

lun. 9/1

8:18 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$976

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

ven. 8/29

8:05 pm-11:51 am

1 stop24h 46m

Los Angeles

sam. 9/13

10:10 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$984

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 9/11

11:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

jeu. 9/18

10:20 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$990

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

mar. 8/26

4:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop38h 50m

Los Angeles

lun. 9/1

12:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

$1,093

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

sam. 12/13

6:45 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Los Angeles

dim. 1/4

9:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,171

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

mar. 8/26

4:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Los Angeles

lun. 9/1

12:10 am-2:35 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,270

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

ven. 8/29

2:15 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Los Angeles

sam. 9/13

7:35 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$1,527

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 9/11

1:50 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops34h 25m

Los Angeles

jeu. 9/18

11:16 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$1,583

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/13

11:45 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop47h 25m

$558

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

ven. 11/14

6:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$635

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 79 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 CPT to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juillet 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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 juillet 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.

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

    United Airlines, at $976, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and KLM. 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?

    $558 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $635 and $704, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 juillet 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$949Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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