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Flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Find cheap airlines flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles, including Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Turkish Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cape Town to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $671 or round trip flights from $941.

      • CPT 8:00 PM
        28h 29m
        1 stop
        LAX 3:29 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Sun, Apr 26 | United Airlines
        LAX 12:55 PM
        41h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 3:20 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Sun, May 3 | United Airlines
        $941 $1,199
        22% off
        22% off
        $1,199 $941
      • CPT 8:25 PM
        30h 20m
        1 stop
        LAX 5:45 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Thu, Apr 16 | Virgin Atlantic
        LAX 12:30 PM
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 5:50 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Thu, Apr 23 | Virgin Atlantic
        $957 $1,199
        20% off
        20% off
        $1,199 $957
      • CPT 8:05 PM
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 5:40 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Fri, Apr 24 | Virgin Atlantic
        LAX 2:40 PM
        42h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 5:50 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Fri, May 1 | Virgin Atlantic
        $968 $1,199
        19% off
        19% off
        $1,199 $968
      • CPT 8:05 PM
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 7:40 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Sun, Apr 26 | Virgin Atlantic
        LAX 2:40 PM
        42h 10m
        1 stop
        CPT 5:50 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Sun, May 3 | Delta Air Lines
        $971
        19% off
        $1,199 $971
      • CPT 8:00 AM
        41h 30m
        1 stop
        LAX 4:30 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Sun, Apr 26 | Swiss Airlines
        LAX 7:35 PM
        40h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 8:55 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Sun, May 3 | Swiss Airlines
        $973
        19% off
        $1,199 $973
      • CPT 7:50 PM
        28h 1m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:51 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Mon, Apr 20 | United Airlines
        LAX 8:30 AM
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 3:20 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Mon, Apr 27 | United Airlines
        $976
        19% off
        $1,199 $976
      • CPT 8:00 PM
        30h 23m
        1 stop
        LAX 5:23 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Sun, Apr 19 | United Airlines
        LAX 7:35 PM
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 9:25 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Sun, Apr 26 | Swiss Airlines
        $976
        19% off
        $1,199 $976
      • CPT 8:00 PM
        30h 13m
        1 stop
        LAX 5:13 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Tue, May 5 | United Airlines
        LAX 7:35 PM
        40h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 8:55 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Tue, May 12 | Swiss Airlines
        $997
        17% off
        $1,199 $997
      • CPT 8:00 PM
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 11:45 AM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Tue, Apr 28 | United Airlines
        LAX 7:35 PM
        40h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 8:55 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Tue, May 5 | Swiss Airlines
        $1,003
        16% off
        $1,199 $1,003
      • CPT 8:25 PM
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 1:10 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Thu, Apr 16 | Delta Air Lines
        LAX 8:15 AM
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 5:50 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Thu, Apr 23 | Delta Air Lines
        $1,007
        16% off
        $1,199 $1,007
      • CPT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX Invalid Date
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        LAX 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CPT 4:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • CPT 4:35 PM
        34h 40m
        1 stop
        LAX 6:15 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Mon, May 4 | Turkish Airlines
        $671 $923
        27% off
        27% off
        $923 $671
      • CPT 4:35 PM
        34h 40m
        1 stop
        LAX 6:15 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Tue, May 5 | Turkish Airlines
        $673 $923
        27% off
        27% off
        $923 $673
      • CPT 4:35 PM
        34h 40m
        1 stop
        LAX 6:15 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Sun, May 3 | Turkish Airlines
        $681 $923
        26% off
        26% off
        $923 $681
      • CPT 4:35 PM
        34h 40m
        1 stop
        LAX 6:15 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Tue, Apr 21 | Turkish Airlines
        $682
        26% off
        $923 $682
      • CPT 1:00 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Thu, May 7 | Qatar Airways
        $752
        19% off
        $923 $752
      • CPT 1:00 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Sun, May 31 | Qatar Airways
        $757
        18% off
        $923 $757
      • CPT 1:00 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Wed, Apr 22 | Qatar Airways
        $767
        17% off
        $923 $767
      • CPT 1:00 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Fri, May 1 | Qatar Airways
        $768
        17% off
        $923 $768
      • CPT 10:40 AM
        44h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 9:50 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Wed, Apr 22 | Singapore Airlines
        $773
        16% off
        $923 $773
      • CPT 1:00 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Fri, Apr 24 | Qatar Airways
        $775
        16% off
        $923 $775
      • CPT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX Invalid Date
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cape Town to Los Angeles are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Cape Town to Los Angeles

The distance between Cape Town and Los Angeles is approximately 16,079.04 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$671
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$941
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance16,079.04 km
Popular airlineEmirates
Flight statistics for the Cape Town–Los Angeles route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles (CPT-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Turkish Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $671 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CPT to LAX on Mon, May 4), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $941 departing on Sun, Apr 26 and returning on Sun, May 3.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles, including: Turkish Airlines Qatar Airways Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, May 4, with one-way flights priced at just $671.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles on April 16, 2026 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at $698.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (CPT-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Cape Town is 10h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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