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$635+ 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
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 April 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sun 5/38:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop31h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 5/1210:15 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops38h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,077
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 5/38:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 5/101:20 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,141
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/194:20 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,171
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops35h 46m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/184:20 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,174
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 45m
SWISS
Tue 5/127:35 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop40h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 4/27$1,187
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/38:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop31h 10m
SWISS
Sun 5/107:35 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop40h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 4/26$1,190
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 11/266:55 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops51h 41m
British Airways
Mon 11/305:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sat 5/27:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 13m
United Airlines
Sun 5/101:20 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,207
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/291:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/53:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,217

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 April 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,077
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$635
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,175
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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 April 28, 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

Mon 5/11

7:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop40h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/23

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,244

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

8:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

3:05 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,330

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/8

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/15

4:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop43h 40m

$1,566

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/8

8:05 pm-2:46 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

11:59 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops36h 26m

$1,597

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/9

7:20 am-8:53 am

2 stops58h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/16

6:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops70h 35m

$1,611

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

2:20 pm-9:28 am

2 stops52h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

10:00 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops54h 35m

$1,674

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/30

1:15 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

4:40 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,690

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

6:25 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

12:03 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops43h 37m

$1,793

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

1:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/23

11:34 am-10:15 am

2 stops37h 41m

$1,797
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/7

4:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop28h 05m

$897

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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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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 24 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 $971). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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?

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 April 28, 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
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,467 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
9,672 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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 36h 15m. 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 $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?

    $697 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 $717 and $839, 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 $971). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$943Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$967Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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