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$611+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
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lun. 8/11
lun. 8/18
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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 agosto 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$969
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$611
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,242
From South Africa to Los Angeles
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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 agosto 6, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
lun. 8/187:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop23h 04mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/18:18 amLAX - CPT
1 stop22h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/4$969
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
mié. 8/279:20 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops26h 37mUnited Airlines
mié. 9/37:20 amLAX - JNB
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5$974
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
dom. 8/108:00 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 02mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/1612:08 amLAX - CPT
2 stops32h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5$974
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
mié. 8/208:30 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Atlantic
mié. 8/2712:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop22h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/4$976
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/34:40 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops33h 55mSWISS
mié. 11/127:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 8/6$978
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
mar. 10/711:15 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops34h 02mDelta
mar. 10/143:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/4$978
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
mar. 8/269:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 12mDelta
sáb. 9/208:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/5$979
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
mié. 9/1711:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
mié. 9/249:40 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop35h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/4$979
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
mar. 8/269:20 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops26h 37mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/168:50 amLAX - JNB
2 stops23h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5$980
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
lun. 9/811:00 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 50mDelta
lun. 9/1511:10 amLAX - CPT
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/5$980
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
jue. 8/289:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop43h 38mDelta
dom. 9/148:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/5$982
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
sáb. 11/87:40 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 55mKLM
dom. 11/166:20 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop31h 30mKLM
Deal found 8/4$983

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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 agosto 6, 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

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

lun. 8/18

7:50 pm-9:54 am

1 stop23h 04m

Los Angeles

lun. 9/1

8:18 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 8/27

9:20 pm-11:59 am

1 stop23h 39m

Los Angeles

mié. 9/3

11:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$974

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 8/20

8:30 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Los Angeles

mié. 8/27

12:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$976

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 1/16

8:15 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

lun. 2/2

7:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

$977

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/7

11:15 pm-12:17 am

2 stops34h 02m

Los Angeles

mar. 10/14

3:45 pm-7:55 am

1 stop31h 10m

$978

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/3

4:40 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Los Angeles

mié. 11/12

7:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

$978

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 1/15

7:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Los Angeles

vie. 2/6

10:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

$979

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

mié. 9/17

11:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

mié. 9/24

9:40 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$979

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 8/26

9:20 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Los Angeles

mar. 9/16

8:50 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$980

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/8

11:00 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Los Angeles

lun. 9/15

11:10 am-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$980

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 agosto 6, 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 agosto 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,342 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,690 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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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.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from South Africa to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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

Discover the top 7 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 agosto 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$924Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$937Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$939Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$952Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$986Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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