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$568+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to South Africa

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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 agosto 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$930
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$568
(Norse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,409
From Los Angeles to South Africa
One-way flight from Los Angeles to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 agosto 18, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/1512:10 amLAX - CPT
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
mar. 9/234:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$930
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mié. 11/51:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
mar. 12/95:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$949
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lun. 9/87:55 pmLAX - DUR
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
mié. 9/242:45 pmDUR - LAX
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$960
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
lun. 12/16:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
jue. 12/115:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/18$962
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/31:05 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
lun. 11/175:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$965
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/257:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
jue. 9/44:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/16$976
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/276:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 12/65:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$983
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mié. 9/2412:10 amLAX - CPT
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
mié. 10/84:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$986
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mié. 10/2212:10 amLAX - JNB
1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines
dom. 11/27:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$986
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lun. 8/181:25 amLAX - JNB
1 stop45h 15mCathay Pacific
mié. 9/311:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop38h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/15$995
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lun. 9/2912:30 amLAX - JNB
1 stop46h 10mCathay Pacific
mar. 10/711:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/16$999
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sáb. 9/277:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
vie. 10/105:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,000

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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 AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

lun. 9/15

12:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/23

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 10m

$930

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

lun. 11/3

1:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/20

5:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$949

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

mié. 11/5

1:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 12/9

5:15 pm-11:10 am

1 stop27h 55m

$949

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

lun. 9/8

7:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

mié. 9/24

2:45 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$960

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

lun. 11/3

1:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/17

5:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$965

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

lun. 8/25

7:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/4

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 10m

$976

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

lun. 11/10

1:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/17

5:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$986

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

mié. 9/24

12:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 10/8

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 10m

$986

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

mié. 10/22

12:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 11/2

7:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop26h 05m

$986

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

jue. 10/2

12:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/21

11:20 am-10:05 pm

1 stop43h 45m

$995

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 agosto 18, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to South Africa, 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 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 agosto 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to South Africa, such as Delta, KLM, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 26h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $930. 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 Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $568. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 agosto 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$796Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$920Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$963Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$980Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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