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Cheapest round-trip
$1,004
Typical prices: $1,019-$1,379
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 9/1Mon 9/7
CPT - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$650
Typical prices: $745-$1,191
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/2
CPT - LAX • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Los Angeles. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Amsterdam (AMS)
Cheapest • Avg $1,045 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Shortest trip • 23h 31m (one-way)
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November
Cheapest • 13% price drop
December
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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, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:05 pm - 5:20 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
30h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:20 am - 5:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,004Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:59 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
25h 09m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 5:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$1,009United Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 1:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 5:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$1,009United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:34 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
24h 34m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 5:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 10m1 stop Newark
$1,009United Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:05 pm - 4:19 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
29h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:12 pm - 5:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,021Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Jan 13
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 2:10 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 12:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,033Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Jan 13
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 2:10 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 12:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,033Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Jan 11
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10:00 pm - 2:10 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,039Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 1:10 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
30h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 5:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,062Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 11:50 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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10:45 am - 9:25 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,068KLM
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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 September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Cape Town usually cost between $972 and $1,392 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,004 on Virgin Atlantic (Sep 1-Sep 7).

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 $969 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,339 and $1,277 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.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$650
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% 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
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles was $650 for a one-way ticket and $1,004 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 $1,290 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $985 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.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cape Town (CPT)
Los Angeles (LAX)