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$619+ 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Feb 15 — Feb 221
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Cheap 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 January 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

$876
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$619
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,055
From South Africa to Los Angeles
One-way flight from South Africa to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

Find 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 January 16, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 2/29:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 2/158:25 am
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/14$876
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/189:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop35h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 1/312:39 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop42h 36m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/16$890
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 1/188:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 44m
United Airlines
Fri 1/3012:55 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$920
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 1/158:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 1/2112:55 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$923
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 3/198:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 4/298:25 am
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$924
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 1/208:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 1/2810:15 am
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$930
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/87:45 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 3/2712:25 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$943
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 1/267:45 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 2/256:00 am
LAX
-
JNB
3 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$945
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/17:35 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Sun 2/159:00 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/14$950
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/227:05 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/16:45 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/14$951
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 1/227:35 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Tue 1/273:30 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$952
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/267:35 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 2/257:20 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$956

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 16, 2026.
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

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

8:50 pm-5:27 pm

3 stops29h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

8:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$924

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

8:50 pm-1:03 pm

2 stops26h 13m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/24

8:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$924

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

7:45 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/27

12:25 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$943

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/26

7:45 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops35h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-6:35 pm

3 stops26h 35m

$945

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/22

7:05 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

6:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 05m

$951

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/23

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop23h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

11:53 pm-9:30 am

2 stops48h 37m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

10:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

11:35 am-8:50 am

2 stops35h 15m

$975

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

8:50 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops28h 08m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

7:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$975

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/26

10:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

$977

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/26

10:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

9:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 35m

$977

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

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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 $965). 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.

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 January 16, 2026.
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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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 South Africa 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 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 $977, United Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from South Africa in 25h 30m. The distance between South Africa and Los Angeles is about 10373 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 $610 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $690 and Singapore Airlines from $732 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 $965). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$847Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$931Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$937Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$940Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$943Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$991Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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