CPT - LAX

$630 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 6/15. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$981
Overall average: $1,244
United Airlines
Tue 4/28Tue 5/5
CPT - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$630
Typical prices: $691-$1,016
Turkish Airlines
Mon 6/15
CPT - LAX • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $981 (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

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:45 am
CPT
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LAX
24h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:47 am - 9:30 am
LAX
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CPT
41h 43m
2 stops
$981United Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:35 am
CPT
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LAX
23h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 9:30 am
LAX
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CPT
33h 25m
1 stop
$986United Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 29
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 10:58 am
CPT
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LAX
23h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:35 am - 9:25 pm
LAX
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CPT
28h 50m
2 stops
$990Delta
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
Lufthansa Logo
7:50 pm - 10:35 am
CPT
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LAX
23h 45m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:30 pm - 12:40 pm
LAX
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CPT
34h 10m
2 stops
$997Lufthansa
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, May 11
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:35 am
CPT
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LAX
23h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:30 am
LAX
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CPT
48h 40m
2 stops
$1,007United Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 6:39 pm
CPT
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LAX
31h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 3:20 pm
LAX
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CPT
30h 30m
2 stops
$1,022United Airlines
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
8:10 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
30h 40m
1 stop
$1,057Turkish Airlines
Sat, Jun 13 - Sat, Aug 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 11:40 am
CPT
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LAX
28h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
30h 40m
1 stop
$1,086Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 2:45 pm
CPT
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LAX
29h 20m
2 stops
KLM Logo
10:50 am - 9:25 pm
LAX
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CPT
25h 35m
2 stops
$1,093KLM
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 2:45 pm
CPT
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LAX
29h 20m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:50 pm - 9:25 pm
LAX
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CPT
22h 35m
1 stop
$1,095KLM
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.

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$630
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 $630 for a one-way ticket and $981 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 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 8296 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
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Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

10.0 ExcellentCharles, Mar 2026
ABQ - LAX
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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.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

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

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Flight attendants were friendly & good service, food sucks, seats uncomfortable, not many Asian movies or shows flying from Hong Kong

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

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