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Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cape Town to Los Angeles

June 18 - July 1

Cheapest
Earliest

CPT - Los Angeles

$1,419

$1,012

Round trip

June 19 - June 26

Best

CPT - Los Angeles

$1,471

$1,013

Round trip

June 18 - July 2

Earliest

CPT - Los Angeles

$1,418

$1,013

Round trip

October 27 - November 12

CPT - Los Angeles

$1,430

$1,018

Round trip

July 13 - July 29

CPT - Los Angeles

$1,241

$1,023

Round trip

June 18 - June 25

Best
Earliest

CPT - Los Angeles

$1,465

$1,032

Round trip

June 18 - July 6

Earliest

CPT - Los Angeles

$1,410

$1,032

Round trip

November 13 - November 24

CPT - Los Angeles

$1,276

$1,048

Round trip

July 7 - July 21

CPT - Los Angeles

$1,274

$1,050

Round trip

November 2 - November 19

CPT - Los Angeles

$1,258

$1,050

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

For cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $1167–$2694, with a median of $1689. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 4% of recent fares from Cape Town to Los Angeles were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
A typical journey from Cape Town to Los Angeles covers a significant distance of 16080 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means that itineraries will involve substantial travel time.
When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles, the data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1029. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $1150. January is another relatively inexpensive option, showing a median fare of $1249.
The typical journey time for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles is approximately 57h 5m, including connections. This extended duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of multiple stops. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Regular price: $1,185 - $1,905

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

Regularly, flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles range from $1185 to $1905. The current lowest deal is $1012 on kayak for travel from Jun 18-Jul 1.

now $1,012

Low $1,185

High $1,905

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to LAX is November, with a median price of $1029. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2756. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $1,029

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,756

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Los Angeles

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Cape Town (CPT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,432

$1,326

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Los Angeles

Cape Town (CPT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$1,419

$1,012

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Los Angeles

Cape Town (CPT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$1,418

$1,013

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Los Angeles

United Airlines

Cape Town (CPT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$1,465

$1,032

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Los Angeles

United Airlines

Cape Town (CPT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$1,410

$1,032

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Los Angeles

Cape Town (CPT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$1,413

$1,268

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

27 nights

Dec 15 - Jan 11

$1,740  →  $1,055

39%

25 nights

Dec 15 - Jan 9

$1,740  →  $1,056

39%

26 nights

Dec 15 - Jan 10

$1,740  →  $1,056

39%

29 nights

Dec 13 - Jan 11

$1,730  →  $1,055

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Cape Town - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Los Angeles are below the typical level, with prices around $1012.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles, with a median price of $1029.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 57h 5m

Flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles typically take 57h 5m, with 2 stopovers being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with no direct flights available historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines has the most deals

United Airlines historically offers the most deals for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a good option for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1012

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1012

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, with faster security.

📍 ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1479

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne is the primary airport for Orange County, offering extensive domestic service and high reliability.

📍 ~60 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1030

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach is easier to navigate and less crowded than LAX, close to South Los Angeles.

📍 ~35 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1724

Ontario International (ONT)

Cheapest

Ontario International is a major alternative for the Inland Empire and Eastern Los Angeles.

📍 ~65 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1023

San Diego International (SAN)

San Diego International is a major international hub, a robust backup for specific long-haul or domestic routes.

📍 ~180 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1177

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less common for longer international routes. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While not always applicable for every route, it's a strategy that may offer more flexibility. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach these alternative airports.