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$679+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
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 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 October 28, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 12/3010:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/27$966
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 1/77:20 amLAX - CPT
1 stop25h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$967
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 10/308:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/127:00 amLAX - CPT
1 stop25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$969
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 10/278:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/96:55 amLAX - CPT
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/18:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops34h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/85:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop28h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$974
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/248:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/3012:25 amLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$976
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/248:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Mon 12/16:15 amLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/27$981
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 12/138:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:30 amLAX - CPT
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$982
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:10 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops31h 33mDelta
Sun 1/1112:20 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/26$985
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/149:30 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops28h 03mDelta
Sat 1/1010:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop34h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/26$986

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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$966
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$679
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$990
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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 October 28, 2025.
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

Fri 12/12

8:50 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

7:20 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$967

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

12:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$976

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/9

8:50 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$976

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

8:50 pm-1:06 pm

2 stops26h 16m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/30

12:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$976

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

8:50 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

6:15 am-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$981

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/13

8:50 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/4

5:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$982

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/10

8:50 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

9:55 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$985

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/15

9:30 pm-3:33 pm

2 stops28h 03m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

10:55 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$986

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

8:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops42h 54m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

7:20 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$996

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

8:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop37h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

9:05 am-5:50 am

2 stops34h 45m

$999

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Deals found on 10/28

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 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 Cape Town-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >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 Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 October 24, 2025.

Booking 80 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $974). 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 October 28, 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 24% 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 October 28, 2025.
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
7,995 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,995 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
1,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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 26h 40m. 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 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $974). 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$966Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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