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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town from $740

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KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town.
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1:40 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 6:00 pmCPT-LAX
34h 25m1 stop
$898Turkish Airlines
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Mon, May 5 - Tue, May 20
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1:40 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 11:45 amCPT-LAX
28h 10m1 stop
$915Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
British Airways Logo
11:59 pm - 11:00 amLAX-CPT
50h 01m2 stops
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6:55 pm - 5:35 pmCPT-LAX
31h 40m1 stop
$1,134British Airways
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Sun, May 4 - Mon, May 12
British Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 11:00 amLAX-CPT
29h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:00 am - 5:35 pmCPT-LAX
41h 35m2 stops
$1,149British Airways
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Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
United Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 5:10 pmLAX-CPT
26h 45m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 9:27 pmCPT-LAX
34h 37m2 stops
$1,307United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Wed, Nov 19
Qatar Airways Logo
8:00 am - 10:50 amLAX-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pmCPT-LAX
34h 00m1 stop
$1,347Qatar Airways
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 7
Qatar Airways Logo
6:00 am - 10:50 amLAX-CPT
43h 50m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmCPT-LAX
34h 00m1 stop
$1,369Qatar Airways
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Wed, May 21 - Thu, May 29
United Airlines Logo
12:56 am - 3:20 pmLAX-CPT
29h 24m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:25 amCPT-LAX
22h 25m1 stop
$1,385United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 7
Delta Logo
12:59 am - 9:25 pmLAX-CPT
35h 26m2 stops
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8:05 pm - 10:00 amCPT-LAX
22h 55m1 stop
$1,519Delta
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Mon, May 12 - Tue, May 20
Delta Logo
12:59 am - 9:25 pmLAX-CPT
35h 26m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 2:50 pmCPT-LAX
24h 35m1 stop
$1,550Delta
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Tue, May 13 - Wed, May 21

British Airways flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
May 4
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
50h 01m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 12
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
LAX5:35 pmLos Angeles
British Airways
May 14
LAX8:05 pmLos Angeles
29h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 18
CPT9:00 amCape Town Intl
41h 35m
2 stops
LAX5:35 pmLos Angeles
British Airways
May 13
LAX5:05 pmLos Angeles
32h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 20
CPT2:00 pmCape Town Intl
36h 35m
2 stops
LAX5:35 pmLos Angeles

Qatar Airways flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Aug 23
LAX8:00 amLos Angeles
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 7
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles
Qatar Airways
May 21
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
43h 50m
2 stops
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
May 29
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles
Qatar Airways
Aug 23
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
43h 50m
2 stops
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 7
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of February, then departing from Los Angeles during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,217.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,268. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,547.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the afternoon. Flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,300. Flights to Cape Town are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,512. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles when booking 22 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,385 when searching 22 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles for as low as $1,081 on momondo.

How have Los Angeles to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Cape Town flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Los Angeles to Cape Town (LAX to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$740

Fastest flight time

26h 40m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $740. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $898.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town takes 26h 40m
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Los Angeles Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • How far is Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    A flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl will travel around 9971.7 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 26h 40m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Cape Town?


Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $808Free CancellationRating
7.4
642 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $851Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,767 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $925Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,917 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,329 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $975Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,767 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,032Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,580 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,062Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,667 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,102Free CancellationRating
7.2
766 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,102Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,154Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,554 reviews
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Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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