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$740+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
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 July 24, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 7/277:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops27h 16m
United Airlines
Thu 8/68:15 am
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$995
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 7/237:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop26h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 8/511:15 am
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,003
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 10/238:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 10/316:00 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,008
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/67:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop25h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 8/138:17 am
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,012
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 10/238:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop22h 33m
United Airlines
Fri 10/309:39 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop33h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,029
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/208:05 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 21m
Delta
Sun 9/279:45 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$1,036

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 July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$982
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$740
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,225
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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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/27

8:50 pm-11:49 am

1 stop23h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

8:17 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$1,012

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

8:05 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop33h 32m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

8:35 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,061

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/1

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,062

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

8:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,095
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/4

5:20 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$797

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

12:55 am-12:25 pm

3 stops44h 30m

$909

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/21

8:05 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$954
Quickest one-way

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/11

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$967

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

8:50 pm-8:27 pm

3 stops33h 37m

$982

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/9

8:05 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop29h 14m

$1,108

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Deals found on 7/24

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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?

Booking 89 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of $969). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,318). 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $1,012 and $1,493 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,004 on United Airlines (Aug 28-Sep 10).

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 July 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta 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
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
10,026 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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 23h 59m. There are 9985 mi between Cape Town and Los Angeles.

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

    United Airlines, at $943, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Los Angeles. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. United Airlines is 15% 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?

    $688 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 Emirates, with prices starting from $717 and $842, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of $969). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,318). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Discover the top 2 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$943Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$983Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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