South Africa

$676+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to South Africa

LAX — JNB
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to South Africa

Tue 11/101:46 pm -
2 stops40h 04m
Tue 11/175:00 pm -
2 stops50h 25m
Deal found 11/5$1,148
Sun 11/2212:35 am -
2 stops29h 15m
Tue 12/85:00 pm -
2 stops31h 17m
Deal found 11/7$1,200
Tue 11/241:30 pm -
2 stops59h 25m
Tue 12/15:00 pm -
2 stops50h 15m
Deal found 11/5$1,204
Sun 11/229:35 pm -
2 stops32h 15m
Mon 12/75:00 pm -
2 stops31h 19m
Deal found 11/7$1,208
Sun 12/611:59 pm -
2 stops38h 26m
Sat 12/125:00 pm -
2 stops50h 15m
Deal found 11/9$1,217
Sun 11/2212:35 am -
2 stops37h 50m
Mon 12/75:00 pm -
2 stops30h 19m
Deal found 11/7$1,220
Mon 11/1610:46 pm -
2 stops31h 04m
Sat 12/125:00 pm -
2 stops50h 15m
Deal found 11/5$1,228
Tue 11/2410:40 pm -
2 stops50h 15m
Sun 11/291:35 am -
2 stops44h 45m
Deal found 11/7$1,232
Tue 11/241:30 pm -
2 stops59h 25m
Mon 12/712:05 pm -
2 stops36h 14m
Deal found 11/7$1,236
Sun 12/611:59 pm -
2 stops29h 51m
Sat 12/1212:05 pm -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 11/8$1,240
Sat 12/511:59 pm -
2 stops29h 51m
Sat 12/125:00 pm -
2 stops50h 15m
Deal found 11/5$1,249
Fri 11/276:15 pm -
2 stops31h 55m
Tue 12/86:55 pm -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 11/10$1,394

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to South Africa

Round-trip from

$1,143
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$676
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,406
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 ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/23

9:20 am-10:40 am

3 stops39h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$801

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 3/8

7:30 pm-8:40 am

3 stops51h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$816

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 2/20

5:10 pm-8:25 am

3 stops53h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$826

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 11/30

6:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop41h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$831

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/17

12:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$861

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 2/18

6:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$861

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/23

6:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$861

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 3/8

12:45 pm-6:10 am

2 stops55h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$885

Los AngelesDurban

LAX Los Angeles - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Wed 3/24

1:45 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$893

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 11/17

12:45 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$896

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $1,235). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,865). 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 85 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

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

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

  • 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 10m. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,407. 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 Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $603. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $1,235). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,865). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$923Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$992Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EgyptairCheapest$1,060Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,088Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LufthansaCheapest$1,115Average$2,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,142Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,180Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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