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$563+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to South Africa

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LAX — JNB
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to South Africa (ZA0). 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.

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$923
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One-way from

$563
(Travelocity)
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 6/107:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,214
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 United Airlines 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:45 amLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/108:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,532
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.
Mon 12/3012:45 amLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/107:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,569
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 KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Mon 1/138:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$1,890
This RwandAir 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:10 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Mon 6/93:10 amJNB - LAX
2 stops43h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 12/17$2,004
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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 KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:30 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 35mLufthansa
Tue 1/710:10 amJNB - LAX
1 stop39h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$2,045
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

Find flights from Los Angeles to South Africa within your budget

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 December 18, 2024.

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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

6:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

7:05 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$923

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Sat 1/18

6:55 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/31

4:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 00m

$949

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 AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

12:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/7

11:20 am-10:35 pm

1 stop44h 15m

$1,134

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 5/16

5:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/26

9:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,137

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 AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 1/19

9:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

7:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,148

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 AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

4:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 4/20

11:55 am-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$1,196

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

9:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/13

7:40 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop32h 59m

$1,281

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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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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to South Africa. 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.

When flying from Los Angeles to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, American Airlines and KLM from Los Angeles to South Africa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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 South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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 $563. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, 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?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, Los Angeles - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Los Angeles to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$942Average$1,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$949Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,011Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,096Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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