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$613+ 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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 3, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/141:15 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/3011:55 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$732
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:05 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 5/210:35 am
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/1$874
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:05 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/210:35 am
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$904
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/37:25 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 6/109:30 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/1$917
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/218:10 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/28$925
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Mon 9/147:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 9/287:00 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$926
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 3/48:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 3/1512:25 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops29h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$927
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 3/48:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops34h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 11/185:00 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops27h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1$928
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Mon 9/147:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 9/2710:45 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops31h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$929
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/198:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops31h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 5/211:15 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$931
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 05m
American Airlines
Fri 5/228:55 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$937
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/107:10 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 1/46:45 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2$939

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 March 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$874
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$613
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$985
From South Africa to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/19

8:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

9:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$919

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/19

8:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop36h 44m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$932

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/21

10:25 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/4

3:35 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 20m

$937

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/15

10:00 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops31h 28m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/22

12:23 pm-8:35 am

2 stops35h 12m

$986

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/15

8:25 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$993

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

8:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$993

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/16

8:25 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

7:40 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$993

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/8

8:05 pm-10:58 am

1 stop23h 53m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/28

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,001

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/8

11:15 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops33h 32m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/29

7:59 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,009

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/7

7:50 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops26h 12m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

3:05 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,017

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Deals found on 2/28

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $878). 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 March 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,244 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,244 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,244 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
1,461 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,244 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
9,381 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,244 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,240 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,244 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,376 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,244 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 $937, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Los Angeles from South Africa in 27h 05m. 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 $623 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $696 and Turkish Airlines from $717 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Los Angeles consider Sun City Resort Pilansberg - Los Angeles, Cape Town Intl - Los Angeles or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Los Angeles as they are the most popular.

  • 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 $878). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$847Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$943Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$952Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$956Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$964Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$991Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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