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$662+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in February or November, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$917
(SWISS)

One-way from

$662
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$993
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/98:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops33h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/2211:15 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$918
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/128:05 amCPT - LAX
2 stops41h 12mDelta
Sun 4/1311:50 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops36h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/20$992
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/228:30 amCPT - LAX
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2911:15 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,011
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:55 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop26h 35mSWISS
Sun 4/137:35 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop29h 25mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$1,015
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1211:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Mon 6/301:50 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Deal found 2/20$1,075
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1311:20 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops32h 15mAir France
Mon 4/148:00 amLAX - CPT
2 stops28h 30mAir France
Deal found 2/20$1,086
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 11/278:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,120
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/226:25 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 25mEmirates
Sat 3/294:40 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop39h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$1,279
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/235:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 4/127:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,392
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1412:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 4/154:20 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,401
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:40 amCPT - LAX
2 stops43h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 12/1710:05 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops73h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,437
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/131:50 pmCPT - LAX
3 stops34h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/1411:05 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$1,814

Find flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles 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 February 20, 2025.

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Cape Town

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/9

8:50 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/22

11:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$918

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

8:05 am-4:17 pm

2 stops41h 12m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

11:50 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$992

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/22

8:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/29

11:15 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,011

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

11:55 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

7:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

$1,015

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/12

11:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/30

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,075

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/13

11:20 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/14

8:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,086

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/22

6:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/29

4:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$1,279

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/27

10:00 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

1:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop36h 25m

$1,281

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/23

5:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/12

7:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 55m

$1,392

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/14

12:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

4:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 30m

$1,401

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Cape Town-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Los Angeles 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 Cape Town-Los Angeles 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 4 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 CPT to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Cape Town to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Los Angeles. 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles round-trip?

    SWISS, at $917, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. SWISS is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $732 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $744 and $787, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$892Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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