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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.P53,680 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 13 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From P53,680, select.
Los Angeles.P53,922 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Sun, 23 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 23 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From P53,922, select.
Los Angeles.P54,231 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From P54,231, select.
Los Angeles.P54,792 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From P54,792, select.
Los Angeles.P56,055 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From P56,055, select.
Los Angeles.P60,181 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Dec, returning Mon, 5 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 5 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From P60,181, select.
Los Angeles.P60,496 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From P60,496, select.
Los Angeles.P62,406 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From P62,406, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
from P99,519
May
from P54,792
Jun
from P54,231
Jul
from P81,884
Aug
from P67,498
Sep
from P65,360
Oct
from P80,265
Nov
from P53,922
Dec
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Jan
from P111,994
Feb
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Mar
from P56,055

Cape Town to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Cape Town to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP53,531
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles International is P53,680. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Los Angeles International. But we found flights with one or more stops from P53,680.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, 28 April 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • Los Angeles is nine hours behind Cape Town and follows the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CPT to LAX flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CPT and LAX:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • P36,693 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P53,531. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • To find cheap tickets from CPT to LAX, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from CPT to LAX is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • 81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of CPT.

  • To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near CPT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Los Angeles in May.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from CPT to LAX in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to check off its must-visit sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • San Jose is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

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