CPT - LAX

$703 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles departing on 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,110
Typical prices: $1,221-$1,017
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/18Wed 6/3
CPT - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$703
Typical prices: $702-$1,003
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/20
CPT - LAX • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,110 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Los Angeles. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,321 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 23h 56m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles (CPT-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:15 pm
CPT
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LAX
34h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
30h 40m
1 stop
$1,110Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:15 pm
CPT
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LAX
34h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
30h 40m
1 stop
$1,111Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:15 pm
CPT
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LAX
34h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
37h 25m
1 stop
$1,112Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:15 pm
CPT
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LAX
34h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
37h 25m
1 stop
$1,126Turkish Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 26
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 7:59 pm
CPT
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LAX
33h 29m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
4:20 pm - 12:55 pm
LAX
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CPT
35h 35m
1 stop
$1,250Qatar Airways
Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Aug 10
SWISS Logo
10:25 pm - 4:30 pm
CPT
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LAX
27h 05m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
6:00 am - 3:20 pm
LAX
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CPT
24h 20m
1 stop
$1,257SWISS
Tue, Jun 2 - Sun, Aug 9
SWISS Logo
10:25 pm - 4:30 pm
CPT
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LAX
27h 05m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
12:13 am - 3:20 pm
LAX
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CPT
30h 07m
2 stops
$1,262SWISS
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 30
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 4:38 pm
CPT
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LAX
29h 33m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 9:25 pm
LAX
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CPT
28h 00m
2 stops
$1,271Delta
Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Aug 10
SWISS Logo
12:20 pm - 4:30 pm
CPT
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LAX
37h 10m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
5:10 am - 3:20 pm
LAX
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CPT
25h 10m
2 stops
$1,272SWISS
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 11:40 am
CPT
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LAX
28h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
37h 25m
1 stop
$1,273Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Los Angeles flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles departing in May.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles, 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles is November, where tickets cost $971 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,244 and $1,233 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$703
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles was $703 for a one-way ticket and $1,110 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Los Angeles from Cape Town.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from Cape Town Intl. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,232 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $982 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Cape Town to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. Booking your flights between Cape Town and LAX 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 Cape Town to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8369 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
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my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

10.0 ExcellentViraj, Apr 2026
JFK - SFO
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my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

we did a return flight from Paris CDG to SFO. This trip was much better than the departing flight SFO to CDG. The food was better quality, the crew was nicer, and the interior of the plane seemed cleaner.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

We got to get extended leg room in Econ plus that was great. It was nice having our own dietary needs met with our meals, and the connecting flights had it as well. Only negative were the seats my bottom was/is really sore after a ten plus hour flight. Those seats are horrible, understandable for as many people use them. So we are going to purchase a gel seat pad.

Flight to Japan was was better across the board than the return to USA. Entertainment: Movie selection was old and not to my liking. Way too many woke choices. Not enough selections for sports or drama. Service: some of the crew were great. Not all. I paid for business class. a premium. Some of the crew thought they 'had' t do there job instead of wanting to serve and be polite. Food: Way to Japan was good. Way back to USA bad. Boarding: Wat out did not offer Business only; had to go thru general. If you pay for business, you should get business perks. Suggest you look for other than United for travel to Asia

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

The head flight attendant made the trip excellent. He was very accommodating.

The economy seats on the 777 was not as cramped as I had feared, but the food was terrible.

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

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