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$616+ Cheap flights from South Africa 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jan 1 — Jan 81
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 2, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Wed 12/2410:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Mon 1/122:05 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/30$969
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/228:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:50 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/210:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops27h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/215:50 amLAX - JNB
3 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/48:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/2810:15 amLAX - CPT
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$972
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/28:00 amCPT - LAX
1 stop37h 45mKLM
Thu 12/115:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/1$992
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/247:45 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops37h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/1112:55 amLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$994
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Sat 12/1310:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/1$1,018
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Sat 12/2011:59 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop45h 46mKLM
Tue 12/305:45 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop32h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/1$1,034
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 1/179:00 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/30$1,069
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop25h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/95:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop28h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,077
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/257:20 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 50mAir France
Sat 1/1010:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 40mAir France
Deal found 12/1$1,151
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:45 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops33h 00mLufthansa
Tue 12/305:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops30h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$1,168

Find flight deals from South Africa to Los Angeles

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Los Angeles flight deals. Data was last updated December 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$956
(oojo)

One-way from

$616
(Travelwings)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,183
From South Africa to Los Angeles
One-way flight from South Africa to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 December 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

7:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

7:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop28h 55m

$961

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/15

9:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

11:55 am-8:40 am

2 stops34h 45m

$969

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/19

8:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop24h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

8:33 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 27m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/16

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

5:35 pm-8:25 am

1 stop29h 50m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

10:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

5:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop30h 05m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/15

9:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

11:55 am-8:35 am

2 stops34h 40m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

11:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop24h 05m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

5:35 pm-8:50 am

1 stop30h 15m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/16

10:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$971

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

10:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$971

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of $853). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $964). 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 ZA to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 December 2, 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Africa to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and Air France from South Africa 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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from South Africa?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Los Angeles?

    For as low as $969, American Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from South Africa in 24h 55m. The distance between South Africa and Los Angeles is about 9985 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $607 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $683 and Singapore Airlines from $684 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Los Angeles?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of $853). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $964). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$931Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$932Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$937Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$943Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$986Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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