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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town (LAX-CPT)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town.
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1:00 pm - 12:00 pmLAX-CPT
37h 00m1 stop
5:15 pm - 5:00 pmCPT-LAX
33h 45m1 stop
$788Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 4
6:55 pm - 12:00 pmLAX-CPT
31h 05m1 stop
5:15 pm - 5:00 pmCPT-LAX
33h 45m1 stop
$810Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 5
5:10 pm - 11:00 amLAX-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
6:40 pm - 5:15 pmCPT-LAX
31h 35m1 stop
$903American Airlines
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Mon, May 19 - Wed, May 28
4:30 pm - 8:00 amLAX-CPT
29h 30m2 stops
6:45 pm - 2:35 pmCPT-LAX
28h 50m1 stop
$907American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 17 - Mon, Mar 10
9:55 pm - 12:10 pmLAX-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
10:00 pm - 7:25 pmCPT-LAX
30h 25m1 stop
$972British Airways
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Thu, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 22
8:55 pm - 8:00 amLAX-CPT
25h 05m1 stop
10:00 pm - 6:25 pmCPT-LAX
30h 25m1 stop
$973British Airways
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Wed, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 27
4:10 pm - 5:25 pmLAX-CPT
40h 15m1 stop
1:00 pm - 7:25 amCPT-LAX
27h 25m1 stop
$1,176Qatar Airways
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Fri, Mar 21 - Wed, Apr 2
7:50 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
6:25 pm - 11:45 amCPT-LAX
50h 20m2 stops
$1,180
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Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 15
1:40 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
2:00 pm - 11:45 amCPT-LAX
30h 45m2 stops
$1,191
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Wed, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 21
3:10 pm - 10:40 amLAX-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
1:00 pm - 7:25 amCPT-LAX
27h 25m1 stop
$1,246Qatar Airways
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Tue, Feb 4 - Wed, Jun 18

Flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Los Angeles to Cape Town, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost $1,129 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,659 and $1,623 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 148 days before departure.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$636
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

  • How can I get downtown from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

    CPT is served by the public bus, and the cheapest way of getting downtown is by taking the MyCiti Bus. Bus route A01 runs between CPT and the Civic Center downtown. The airport is also served by shuttle buses which connect passengers from CPT to downtown. You’ll get these shuttles from the Arrivals Hall. Taxis are also available at CPT, and passengers are asked only to take “Touch Down Taxis”, the official airport taxi provider. Rental cars are also an option at the Arrivals hall in CPT.

  • Does Cape Town International Airport offer accessible services?

    CPT is an accessible airport. For wheelchair assistance at CPT, book this service via your airline. The airport has also provided step-free options like elevators and ramps while providing accessible restrooms, reserved parking spots, and fast-track services for passengers with reduced mobility. Low-vision passengers will have braille signage, and service animals are welcome at CPT.

  • Are pets allowed to travel through Los Angeles International Airport?

    Yes. You can travel with your cat or dog through LAX. The airport has provided pet relief areas for all their furry passengers. If you’re traveling with your pet, airport security requires you always to have your pet in its carrier. Pets can only walk freely when walking through security or using the pet relief areas. You’ll find pet relief areas outside each terminal and indoor locations in each terminal: terminals 3 and 6 offer outdoor atriums.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Los Angeles International Airport?

    American Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines have lounges at LAX. United Club is around Gate 71, Alaska Airlines lounge is around Gate 64, while Air Canada and American Airlines have their lounges airside. The Delta lounge, which is only open to members, is in Terminal 2 airside.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town was $636 for a one-way ticket and $788 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Cape Town?

    A passport is required to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cape Town from Los Angeles?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to Cape Town.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,509 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,561 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is California’s largest airport, consisting of nine terminals, including the new international terminal. The airport complex is connected by a landside shuttle service running every 10min, and airside, LAX has walkways.
  • On average, around 5,331 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. If you wish to fly more sustainably, book your flight with Iberia. They offer a one-stop flight which emits 41% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • If you get nervous, unwind with a relaxing massage or pedicure at XpresSpa in LAX. XpresSpa is an establishment that offers quick spa services that take less than 30min. They offer everything from massages to facials. The spas at LAX are in Terminals 1 and 5 airside and on the south concourse of the international terminal.
  • Are you a nervous flier? LAX has got you covered. LAX has a PUPs (Puppies Un-stressing Passengers) program, which has trained therapy dogs giving free hugs to all nervous passengers at LAX. The dogs roam freely with their handler at the airport, wearing red vests.
  • There are no nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Capet Town. The most common layover cities for the one-stop flights from LAX to Cape Town are London, Doha, Istanbul, and Dubai.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8755 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

8.0 Excellentscott, Oct 2024LAX - MSP
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I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

My seat was changed at the last minute and I was moved to the last row, right next to the bathroom despite selecting my seat well in advance. I was also made to check my carry on due to space but when I got on the plane there was significant empty overhead space. Picking up my carry on from the luggage carousel added time to my trip which had already been extended due to delay.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

Check in was not available online. It was super long line to check in

I did not have a good experience from the first point of contact to the check in person to boarding and the comfort of the seats. I would not travel on Turkish again. I will let my family and friends know about my experience which was not a pleasant one.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

Cross Atlantic flight terrible aircraft TK10 on the way back : Old configuration tacky . The boarding in Istanbul at the gate fly TK686 was a mess unorganized , very rude ground staff . Overall never again

The food served was frozen salad and hummus. The hot meal was fine. Crew was doing bare minimum

I enjoy flying with Turkish Airlines and such good hospitality among the crew memebers

Good food and wine. Some of the Guy who are in charge to board Passengers on the plane couldn’t use the word “Please” to direct them drop their hand luggage to be loaded on Plane bcos he said the inside storage may not have enough room for all.

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

Pretty standard for long haul international flying. Food was fine, tv/movie selection was great, wifi did not work at all, crew was pleasant enough.

Very poor service. Not friendly and special food ordered but not served

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

Seats are smaller and harder than other airlines we have travels with. Food was edible but no good. The sandwich was the only thing I would eat again. They did have a lot of movies to watch.

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

Booked a united Air flight with option to pick seat , then found out was on an Air Canada flight with assigned seat , then they wanted a several dollar charge for some 25 cent value entertainment listening ear device

It was fine. The flight attendant appeared to be in a bad mood but everything was fine.

Waited for our plane from HNL so we didn't miss connection. AMAZING Service for that, then really clean plane. Nice airline attendants.

Seats are outdated. Entertainment relies on personal device. Boarding was delayed due to inaccurate passenger tracking, resulted in late arrival at Reno.

Excellent staff helping my 96 year old senior promptly with her oxygen needs

The crew and flight was amazing. I haven't flown United in years but plan to switch to you being my main airline

Although it was an overnight flight, the crew could’ve have made more refreshment passes.

All and it was good . But no one woke me when meals came around . Please have a don’t not disturb sign if you opted for that . Left very hungry missing all meals .

It was good but I wished if they could have sign do not disturb if we did not wanted any meals . I was tired and slept through the entire flight and woke up just before landing .being hungry Too late to ask for something to eat before exiting the flight . Left feeling hunger 🙁

British Airways canceled my flight and I had to fly on Lufthansa the next day. What a garbage airline 🗑️

The whole experience was great. The only improvement would be the entertainment selection

It was good overall. Entertainment was ok, one of the TV screens had issue. Bit old plane but leg space was good. Overhead luggage had good space. The worst part was experience at Heathrow airport, it was total chaos.

old seat need to go! outdated and uncomfortable. I waited 40 minutes for my bag

Food made us sick for the rest of the day. Terrible passenger in front of me kept reclining and banging his seat, it hurt my knee multiple times. I kindly asked the attendant to intervene, she would not. Way too many sick people coughing on the flight without wearing a mask. Sick passengers should not be allowed to fly unless they wear a mask. I hope we don't get sick for our 2 week vacation

Flight on time. Food was poor - low quality and hard to eat due to poor layout

Tv screen didn’t work asked twice and never got an answer. 10 1/2 hrs no entertainment screen

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/29Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
33h 40mLAX-CPT
$636
3/17Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
40h 15mLAX-CPT
$639
3/17Mon
1 stopDelta
26h 45mLAX-CPT
$755
1/18Sat
1 stopKLM
30h 25mLAX-CPT
$761
3/10Mon
2 stopsKLM
27h 25mLAX-CPT
$765
3/28Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
29h 24mLAX-CPT
$1,152
2/4Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
31h 09mLAX-CPT
$1,158
2/1Sat
1 stopDelta
20h 35mLAX-CPT
$1,420
12/24Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 05mLAX-CPT
$1,469
12/19Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 05mLAX-CPT
$1,985

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/24Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 35mLAX-CPT
12/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
29h 00mCPT-LAX
$918
11/26Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 15mLAX-CPT
12/4Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
27h 00mCPT-LAX
$948
11/24Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
33h 40mLAX-CPT
12/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
29h 00mCPT-LAX
$963
11/25Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 15mLAX-CPT
12/4Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
40h 50mCPT-LAX
$1,085
11/26Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 20mLAX-CPT
11/30Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 55mCPT-LAX
$1,984
11/26Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 20mLAX-CPT
12/1Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 48mCPT-LAX
$2,105
11/24Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
31h 05mLAX-CPT
11/30Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
27h 50mCPT-LAX
$3,136
11/23Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
37h 00mLAX-CPT
11/30Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
33h 45mCPT-LAX
$3,299
11/22Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 15mLAX-CPT
11/30Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
39h 45mCPT-LAX
$3,686
11/22Fri
multi-stopDelta
32h 15mLAX-CPT
11/30Sat
multi-stopDelta
45h 35mCPT-LAX
$3,891

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