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Cheapest return fare
£977
Typical prices: £847-£1,131
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/11Thu 12/11
LAX - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£669
Typical prices: £628-£917
Turkish Airlines
Thu 29/10
LAX - CPT • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Los Angeles and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town (LAX-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:30 - 23:00LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
41h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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17:15 - 10:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
27h 35m1 stop Istanbul
£977Turkish Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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19:30 - 23:00LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
41h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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17:15 - 16:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
33h 20m1 stop Istanbul
£1,011Turkish Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:30 - 23:00LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
41h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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14:00 - 10:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
30h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul
£1,038Turkish Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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13:25 - 11:50LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 25m1 stop Istanbul
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17:15 - 17:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
33h 20m1 stop Istanbul
£1,041Turkish Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:10LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 10m1 stop Newark
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20:00 - 09:33CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
22h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
£1,045United Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
Delta Logo
18:59 - 17:50LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 51m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
20:05 - 15:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
27h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Austin Bergstrom
£1,048Delta
Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Delta Logo
21:50 - 17:50LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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20:05 - 19:33CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
32h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£1,049Delta
Sun, 11 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
Delta Logo
21:50 - 17:50LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
20:05 - 19:33CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
32h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£1,051Delta
Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
United Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:10LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 30m1 stop Newark
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20:00 - 10:56CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
23h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
£1,052United Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
KLM Logo
13:50 - 21:25LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 14:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£1,053KLM
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Los Angeles to Cape Town flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles usually cost between £1,068 and £1,395 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £977 on Turkish Airlines (5 Nov–12 Nov).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost £936 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,345 and £1,312 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£669
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town was £669 for a one-way ticket and £977 for a return.

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

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

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • 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.

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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