South Africa

$687+ 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jul 25 — Aug 11
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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 June 25, 2026.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1810:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/37:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$749
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1810:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop27h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 1/37:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop29h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23$831
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2711:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 6/299:55 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23$912
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/232:00 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop42h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 9/68:05 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop37h 36m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23$914
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:00 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop42h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 8/308:05 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 12m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23$925
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/68:00 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 10/229:55 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24$930
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/277:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/299:55 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$938
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:00 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/308:05 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$961
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/199:10 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 9/299:55 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/25$963
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:35 pm
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/68:05 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop37h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$978
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Fri 9/1111:40 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/285:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$1,072
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/228:40 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/295:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops31h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$1,075

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 June 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$749
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$687
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,551
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 ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to South Africa 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 June 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

2:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

8:05 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop32h 12m

$925

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/19

9:10 pm-10:25 am

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/29

8:15 pm-7:26 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$993

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

7:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

6:10 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,000

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

11:20 am-8:20 am

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/6

9:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$1,378

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

10:50 am-10:35 am

3 stops38h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/23

7:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,444

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

9:03 am-10:35 am

3 stops40h 32m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/30

7:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,444

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

10:39 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops29h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/1

2:30 pm-3:19 pm

3 stops33h 49m

$1,462

Los AngelesPort Elizabeth

LAX - PLZ

LAXPLZ

Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

4:20 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 9/21

8:35 am-2:00 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,480

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

1:25 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/30

2:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,488

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 12/9

6:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/27

6:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,499

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to South Africa

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $674). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to South Africa is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 June 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to South Africa, such as KLM,Delta, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 28h 15m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $993. 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 Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $603. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Turkish 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $674). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 June 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$822Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,001Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,104Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,142Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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