South Africa

$632+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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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 January 28, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 4/218:45 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
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LAX
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$935
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/1610:05 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/265:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,061
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 4/163:30 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/2512:10 pm
JNB
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LAX
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,074
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/1710:50 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/55:00 pm
JNB
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LAX
2 stops31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,077
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:50 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/245:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,087
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1411:59 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops30h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/205:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,088
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 9/12:20 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/105:00 pm
JNB
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LAX
2 stops35h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,095
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 10/1811:59 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops30h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/15:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,116
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:45 pm
LAX
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JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 2/107:10 pm
JNB
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LAX
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,121
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/187:45 pm
LAX
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JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/267:10 pm
JNB
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LAX
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,122
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:25 pm
LAX
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JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/75:50 pm
JNB
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LAX
1 stop33h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,123
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/3111:30 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/712:10 pm
JNB
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LAX
2 stops34h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,124

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 January 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$935
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$632
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,195
From Los Angeles to South Africa
One-way flight from Los Angeles to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 January 28, 2026.
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 AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

1:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

11:59 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop45h 46m

$1,149

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

8:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/7

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 46m

$1,153

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-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,153

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

9:43 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,154

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

4:10 pm-10:55 am

2 stops33h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 3/16

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$1,161

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

7:50 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,172

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

11:59 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop45h 46m

$1,177

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

12:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/6

7:20 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,177

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

8:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,179

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

8:40 am-6:30 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

7:00 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$1,182

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $812). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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 January 28, 2026.
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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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 22h 20m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,149. 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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $517. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $812). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$967Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$982Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,015Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,098Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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