Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles (CPT - LAX)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,022	United 1 stop 34 hr Thu, May 7 — Sat, May 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is currently $1,022
Cheapest one-way flight	$800	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 40 hr Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is currently $800
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,487	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 29 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to Los Angeles is currently $1,487
Cheapest business class flights	$6,401	British Airways 1 stop 28 hr Sun, Jul 26 — Tue, Aug 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is currently $6,401

Fastest flight	22 hr 26 min	The fastest flight with stops from Cape Town to Los Angeles takes 22 hr 26 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $900–1,200
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,050–2,100

Popular airlines from Cape Town to Los Angeles

United

from $1,435

Typical price: $1,000–2,200

159 weekly connecting flights

CPT - LAX Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Delta

from $1,286

Typical price: $1,000–2,350

55 weekly connecting flights

CPT - LAX Every Tue, Fri, Sun
British Airways

from $2,143

Typical price: $1,500–3,050

21 weekly connecting flights

CPT - LAX Every day
Singapore Airlines

17 weekly connecting flights

CPT - LAX Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,350

Typical price: $1,250–2,750

14 weekly connecting flights

CPT - LAX Every day
KLM

from $1,242

Typical price: $1,250–2,500

10 weekly connecting flights

CPT - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $900 to $1,200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with United from $1,022. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $800.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is $1,435, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is $1,286, flying from May 8 to May 23.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is $2,143, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is $1,350, flying from Jul 20 to Aug 4.
The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is $1,242, flying from May 7 to May 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles starts at $1,022 from Thu, May 7 to Sat, May 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $800 and departs on Mon, Jun 22.

22 hr 26 min is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles.
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 Cape Town to Los Angeles 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 159 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles are:

Delta offers 55 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Singapore Airlines offers 17 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
KLM offers 10 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cape Town and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with United from $1,022. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $800.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is $1,435, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is $1,286, flying from May 8 to May 23.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is $2,143, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is $1,350, flying from Jul 20 to Aug 4.
The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is $1,242, flying from May 7 to May 23.

No airline flies direct from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

There are 159 United connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 55 Delta connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 21 British Airways connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 KLM connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Los Angeles at price $1,487 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

There are 159 United connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 55 Delta connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 21 British Airways connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 KLM connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles, 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 Cape Town and Los Angeles start at $6,401 from Sun, Jul 26 to Tue, Aug 11 with British Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Los Angeles start at $1,022 from Thu, May 7 to Sat, May 23.

To book business class trips from Cape Town to Los Angeles, 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 Cape Town and Los Angeles starts at $1,487 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Los Angeles at price $1,487 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles, 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.