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$615+ 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LAX
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 88 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 November 14, 2024.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
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$1,009
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One-way from

$685
(oojo)
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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 November 14, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Mon 11/188:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops34h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/15:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop28h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,019
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Tue 11/197:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop30h 40mSWISS
Mon 12/27:10 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop40h 45mSWISS
Deal found 11/14$1,108
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Tue 12/310:00 amCPT - LAX
1 stop37h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 1/73:25 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop30h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/14$1,210
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Mon 11/1812:15 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/18:55 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,235
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Mon 11/1811:20 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops30h 45mKLM
Mon 12/27:05 amLAX - CPT
2 stops28h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/14$1,353
This travelstart.ae deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 travelstart.ae is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/38:30 amCPT - LAX
2 stops39h 05mAir France
Tue 1/710:20 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops46h 30mAir France
Deal found 11/14$1,356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/158:55 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1810:06 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops28h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sun 12/158:30 amCPT - LAX
1 stop38h 35mDelta
Sun 12/299:59 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop35h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/14$1,507
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Fri 11/152:35 pmCPT - LAX
3 stops35h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/1811:15 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/14$1,760
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/195:15 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/21:00 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop37h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,883
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/201:40 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 05mEmirates
Fri 11/223:35 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop39h 10mEmirates
Deal found 11/14$2,174
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Wed 11/208:40 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 11/235:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/14$2,341

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/6

1:50 pm-3:09 pm

3 stops34h 19m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

11:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,009

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/6

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

1:50 pm-9:45 am

2 stops34h 55m

$1,117

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/3

10:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

3:25 pm-7:55 am

1 stop30h 30m

$1,210

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/6

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

$1,212

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/3

8:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

10:20 pm-6:50 am

2 stops46h 30m

$1,356

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/15

8:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/29

9:59 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop35h 01m

$1,507

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/15

8:50 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops32h 56m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/29

2:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 50m

$1,533

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/7

9:30 am-4:30 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/28

7:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops53h 55m

$1,708

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/29

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 46m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/5

3:25 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops44h 05m

$1,942

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/3

10:40 am-11:15 am

3 stops34h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

12:45 pm-9:25 am

3 stops82h 40m

$2,533

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 November 8, 2024.

Booking 88 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 November 14, 2024.

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 November 14, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, Delta and United Airlines 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
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,640 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    Ethiopian Air, at $1,009, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Atlantic and Turkish Airlines. Ethiopian Air is 11% 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?

    $685 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and SWISS, with prices starting from $732 and $1,142, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Discover the top 2 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$892Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$929Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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