Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,589
Qatar Airways 1 stop 33 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Thu, Jul 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is currently $1,589
Cheapest one-way flight $986
American, British Airways 2 stops 41 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is currently $986
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,770
KLM 1 stop 23 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Cape Town is currently $1,770
Cheapest business class flights $6,143
Qatar Airways 1 stop 33 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is currently $6,143
Fastest flight 19 hr 30 min The fastest flight with stops from Los Angeles to Cape Town takes 19 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $1,000–1,400
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,450–1,850

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Cape Town

  • United
    from $1,654
    Typical price: $1,250–2,550
    192 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CPT Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,763
    Typical price: $1,250–2,200
    88 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • British Airways
    from $2,018
    Typical price: $1,400–4,350
    15 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CPT Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,680
    Typical price: $1,150–2,650
    14 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CPT Every day
  • KLM
    from $1,770
    Typical price: $1,400–2,800
    13 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CPT Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $1,881
    Typical price: $1,500–3,650
    13 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CPT Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
    Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $1,000 to $1,400.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,589. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $986.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $1,654, flying from May 3 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $1,763, flying from May 4 to May 17.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $2,018, flying from May 24 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $1,680, flying from Jun 27 to Jul 10.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $1,770, flying from May 3 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $1,881, flying from May 17 to Jun 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town starts at $1,589 from Thu, Jun 18 to Thu, Jul 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $986 and departs on Wed, May 27.
19 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Cape Town.
Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 192 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town are:
  • Delta offers 88 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • British Airways offers 15 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • KLM offers 13 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Lufthansa offers 13 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Cape Town.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,589. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $986.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $1,654, flying from May 3 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $1,763, flying from May 4 to May 17.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $2,018, flying from May 24 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $1,680, flying from Jun 27 to Jul 10.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $1,770, flying from May 3 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town is $1,881, flying from May 17 to Jun 2.
No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Cape Town.
  • There are 192 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 88 Delta connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 15 British Airways connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 KLM connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Lufthansa connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Cape Town at price $1,770 is offered by KLM from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Cape Town.
  • There are 192 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 88 Delta connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 15 British Airways connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 KLM connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Lufthansa connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Cape Town start at $6,143 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jul 1 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Cape Town start at $1,589 from Thu, Jun 18 to Thu, Jul 2.
To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Cape Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Cape Town starts at $1,770 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with KLM.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Cape Town at price $1,770 is offered by KLM from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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