South Africa

$661+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to South Africa

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1411:05 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/75:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$979
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1612:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/27:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,007
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/129:50 pm
LAX
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JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 8/247:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,008
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/87:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops50h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,019
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/17:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/14$1,024
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/210:05 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/105:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,038
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/77:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/14$1,045
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 9/57:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,049
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/248:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/94:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,144
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/3010:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops44h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,171
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/411:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/1310:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops44h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,172
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:30 am
LAX
-
CPT
3 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/2610:40 am
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,177

Find 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 March 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$979
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$661
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,219
From Los Angeles Los Angeles to South Africa
One-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

2:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

8:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,297

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

4:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 5/22

12:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,323

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

4:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 9/19

12:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,333

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - HLA

LAXHLA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

11:55 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 4/26

3:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,353

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

10:35 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,356

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-10:35 am

3 stops43h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 9/18

12:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,358

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-10:35 am

3 stops43h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/23

12:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,358

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

1:25 pm-8:45 am

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/4

8:25 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops29h 33m

$1,360

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

10:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

$1,367

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

9:15 pm-10:25 am

2 stops28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/24

8:25 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,374

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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 $1,244). 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 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 March 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to South Africa, such as Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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 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 23h 20m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,390. Los Angeles and South Africa are separated by a distance of 9985 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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $509. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Singapore 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 $1,244). 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,006Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,122Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,142Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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