Cape Town

$632+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPT
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$983
(oojo)

One-way from

$632
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,619
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From Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:10 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 1/2212:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,382
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:10 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/229:30 amCPT - LAX
1 stop39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,680
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:10 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop40h 45mSWISS
Wed 1/2211:55 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops28h 45mSWISS
Deal found 12/18$1,689
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/303:25 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Wed 1/2211:20 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops32h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/18$1,760
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/303:05 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops58h 30mLufthansa
Sat 1/119:30 amCPT - LAX
1 stop39h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$2,006
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2511:25 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop30h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/149:30 amCPT - LAX
1 stop39h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,157
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2511:25 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops28h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/141:50 pmCPT - LAX
3 stops35h 44mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$2,384
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2011:27 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops50h 43mBritish Airways
Wed 12/256:45 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop31h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/18$2,402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/293:35 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop34h 05mEmirates
Tue 12/316:25 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 20mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$2,877
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/301:00 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop37h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/25:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,893
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/289:15 amLAX - CPT
2 stops26h 55mKLM
Tue 12/3111:59 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops32h 59mKLM
Deal found 12/17$3,011
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/191:45 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops54h 45mAir France
Tue 12/318:30 amCPT - LAX
1 stop38h 35mAir France
Deal found 12/17$3,096

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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

6:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

$983

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

10:20 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/7

10:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop44h 25m

$1,143

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 2/7

3:10 pm-10:40 am

1 stop33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/16

12:35 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$1,156

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

5:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

6:55 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$1,288

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 1/19

8:15 am-12:10 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/30

6:45 pm-12:33 am

2 stops39h 48m

$1,302

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

11:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

1:50 pm-3:34 pm

3 stops35h 44m

$1,314

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

3:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

6:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$1,333

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 1/12

7:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/28

7:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,339

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

12:51 am-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

8:50 pm-11:32 am

1 stop24h 42m

$1,378

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

9:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/5

11:20 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,387

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Cape Town in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines from Los Angeles to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at $983, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Cape Town and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,156 and $1,288, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $632 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $700 and Delta from $755 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $35 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

    Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya more than any other notable places. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $28 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Washington, D.C.?

    White House, National Mall, and U.S. Capitol are currently the most popular points of interest in Washington, D.C.. White House, National Mall, and U.S. Capitol are located about 22.4 mi, 23.3 mi, and 24.0 mi, respectively from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Those landing in Washington, D.C. looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $52 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Cape Town flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$860Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$927Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$949Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$1,032Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,076Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,102Average$1,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,211Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,294Average$1,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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