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Flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 878 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.874 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 874 €, select.
Los Angeles.874 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 874 €, select.
Los Angeles.876 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 876 €, select.
Los Angeles.878 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 878 €, select.
Los Angeles.878 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 878 €, select.
Los Angeles.878 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 878 €, select.
Los Angeles.878 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 878 €, select.
Los Angeles.878 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 878 €, select.
Los Angeles.879 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 879 €, select.
Los Angeles.884 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 884 €, select.
Los Angeles.905 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 905 €, select.
Los Angeles.916 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 916 €, select.
Los Angeles.959 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 959 €, select.
Los Angeles.966 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 966 €, select.
Los Angeles.1.017 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Sun, 28 Mar.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.017 €, select.
Los Angeles.1.099 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.099 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
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Aug
from 878 €
Sep
from 874 €
Oct
from 878 €
Nov
from 1.099 €
Dec
from 1.220 €
Jan
from 1.146 €
Feb
from 884 €
Mar
from 1.017 €
Apr
from 1.166 €
May
from 1.153 €
Jun
from 15.640 €

Cape Town to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

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Cape Town to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found874 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles International is 874 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Los Angeles International. But we found flights with one or more stops from 874 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • Los Angeles is ten hours behind Cape Town and is in the UTC-8 timezone.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your CPT to LAX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CPT and LAX:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is 541 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 874 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to LAX if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.

  • Finding cheap flights from Cape Town Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CPT to LAX.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CPT land on schedule 81% of the time.

  • Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near CPT:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • When reserving your flight from Cape Town Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to LAX in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

  • If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are key reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.