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Flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Find cheap airlines flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town, including United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Los Angeles to Cape Town according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $829 or round trip flights from $1,596.

      • LAX 4:20 PM
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Mon, Jun 22 | Qatar Airways
        CPT 1:15 PM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Mon, Jun 29 | Qatar Airways
        $1,596 $2,155
        26% off
        26% off
        $2,155 $1,596
      • LAX 4:20 PM
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Wed, Jun 17 | Qatar Airways
        CPT 7:30 PM
        27h 30m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Sat, Jun 20 | Qatar Airways
        $1,668 $2,155
        23% off
        23% off
        $2,155 $1,668
      • LAX 12:05 AM
        48h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 9:25 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Tue, Jul 21 | Singapore Airlines
        CPT 10:40 AM
        44h 30m
        1 stop
        LAX 10:10 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Mon, Jul 27 | Singapore Airlines
        $1,723 $2,155
        20% off
        20% off
        $2,155 $1,723
      • LAX 4:20 PM
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Fri, Jun 26 | Qatar Airways
        CPT 1:15 PM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Wed, Jul 1 | Qatar Airways
        $1,747
        19% off
        $2,155 $1,747
      • LAX 6:05 PM
        31h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:00 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Wed, Jun 17 | British Airways
        CPT 1:15 PM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Sat, Jun 20 | Qatar Airways
        $1,901
        12% off
        $2,155 $1,901
      • LAX 6:05 PM
        31h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:00 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Wed, Jun 17 | American Airlines
        CPT 1:15 PM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Sat, Jun 20 | Qatar Airways
        $1,922
        11% off
        $2,155 $1,922
      • LAX 12:30 AM
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Fri, Jun 26 | Turkish Airlines
        CPT 1:15 PM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Wed, Jul 1 | Qatar Airways
        $1,924
        11% off
        $2,155 $1,924
      • LAX 4:20 PM
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Fri, Jun 26 | American Airlines
        CPT 1:15 PM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Wed, Jul 1 | Qatar Airways
        $1,949
        10% off
        $2,155 $1,949
      • LAX 8:10 PM
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Mon, Jul 13 | Turkish Airlines
        CPT 4:35 PM
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 11:40 AM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Mon, Jul 20 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,969
        9% off
        $2,155 $1,969
      • LAX 1:25 PM
        37h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Sun, Jul 19 | Turkish Airlines
        CPT 1:15 PM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Sun, Jul 26 | Qatar Airways
        $2,025
        6% off
        $2,155 $2,025
      • LAX 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Wed, Jun 10 | Normal Airline
        CPT 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        LAX 4:00 PM
        Cape Town - Los Angeles | Fri, Jun 12 | Normal Airline
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      • LAX 8:40 PM
        51h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT 9:25 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Thu, Jul 16 | Singapore Airlines
        $829 $1,038
        20% off
        20% off
        $1,038 $829
      • LAX 12:05 AM
        48h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 9:25 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Thu, Aug 6 | Singapore Airlines
        $835 $1,038
        20% off
        20% off
        $1,038 $835
      • LAX 11:40 PM
        48h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT 9:25 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Fri, Jul 17 | Singapore Airlines
        $892 $1,038
        14% off
        14% off
        $1,038 $892
      • LAX 1:25 PM
        37h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Wed, Jul 22 | Turkish Airlines
        $900
        13% off
        $1,038 $900
      • LAX 8:10 PM
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT 11:50 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Tue, Jul 28 | Turkish Airlines
        $901
        13% off
        $1,038 $901
      • LAX 4:20 PM
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Wed, Jul 22 | Qatar Airways
        $925
        11% off
        $1,038 $925
      • LAX 4:20 PM
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Tue, Jun 23 | Qatar Airways
        $964
        7% off
        $1,038 $964
      • LAX 6:00 AM
        26h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 5:50 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Tue, Jun 9 | Delta Air Lines
        $973
        6% off
        $1,038 $973
      • LAX 4:20 PM
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:15 AM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Wed, Jun 17 | Qatar Airways
        $974
        6% off
        $1,038 $974
      • LAX 8:00 AM
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 5:50 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Tue, Jun 23 | Delta Air Lines
        $975
        6% off
        $1,038 $975
      • LAX 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Cape Town | Wed, Jun 10 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Los Angeles to Cape Town are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Los Angeles to Cape Town

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

Cheapest one-way flight price$829
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,596
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance16,079.04 km
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Los Angeles–Cape Town route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Singapore Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $829 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to CPT on Thu, Jul 16), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,596 departing on Mon, Jun 22 and returning on Mon, Jun 29.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, including: United Airlines Turkish Airlines 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 Los Angeles to Cape Town 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 Los Angeles to Cape Town, 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 Thu, Jul 16, with one-way flights priced at just $829.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Singapore 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 Cape Town travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town on June 11, 2026 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at $1,457.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with Los Angeles International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (LAX-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Los Angeles 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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