South Africa

$567+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to South Africa

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LAX — JNB
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/297:00 amLAX - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/197:45 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/1711:30 amLAX - JNB
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/310:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,206
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Fri 12/51:45 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Thu 12/2511:59 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop45h 46mKLM
Deal found 11/23$1,220
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Sat 11/291:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/87:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,230
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Mon 12/88:15 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 20mSWISS
Deal found 11/24$1,234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/49:25 amLAX - CPT
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Wed 12/177:55 amCPT - LAX
2 stops35h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/25$1,249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/210:30 amLAX - CPT
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/138:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,252
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Sat 11/296:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/105:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/310:30 amLAX - CPT
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/138:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$1,261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/15:00 amLAX - CPT
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/88:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$1,265
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/291:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/125:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,271
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Tue 12/21:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/167:10 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/26$1,272

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated November 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,123
(oojo)

One-way from

$567
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,223
From Los Angeles to South Africa
One-way flight from Los Angeles to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to South Africa that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 5/23

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

9:55 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop28h 14m

$1,212

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

11:15 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops30h 43m

$1,213

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

9:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/24

11:15 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$1,213

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

11:59 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$1,214

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

11:14 am-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/28

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 46m

$1,224

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

1:45 pm-8:50 am

2 stops33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/24

11:59 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,224

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

8:09 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/7

10:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,224

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

7:01 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/27

8:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop24h 35m

$1,256

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

8:35 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/28

10:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,257

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

12:55 am-6:30 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/7

7:00 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,260

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $776). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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 LAX to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to South Africa in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated November 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to South Africa, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    A quick flight from Los Angeles to South Africa can take about 24h 51m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,224. Los Angeles and South Africa are separated by a distance of 10373 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $645. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to South Africa for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $776). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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 10 airlines flying from Los Angeles to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to South Africa. 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$967Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$978Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,109Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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