Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

Flights connecting via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 25h 28m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average return price of R16 389.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Los Angeles?

Atlanta (ATL) was the most common stop: 36% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

Turkish Airlines, Delta, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Which airlines fly to Los Angeles?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Los Angeles?

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 59m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

There are 9 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R10 490 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Los Angeles?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R21 296 to R16 451. The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 734.

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30h 05m

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8:40 - 16:10

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22h 30m

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R16 734United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

20:50 - 11:20

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23h 30m

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7:00 - 16:10

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23h 10m

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R17 150United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

20:50 - 18:58

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LAX

31h 08m

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5:00 - 16:10

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CPT

25h 10m

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R17 167United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

20:50 - 0:35

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36h 45m

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23:15 - 18:00

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R17 350United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

20:50 - 0:35

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5:00 - 16:10

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R17 516United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

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R17 533United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

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23:15 - 18:00

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R18 465United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

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R18 732Qatar Airways

Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 23

19:30 - 18:07

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R18 965Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

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R19 031Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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Jun 17

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

33h 45m

1 stop

LAX14:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

Jun 23

LAX16:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

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CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

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Sept 21

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

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LAX16:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

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CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

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Sept 21

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

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LAX18:07Los Angeles Los Angeles

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LAX16:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 55m

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CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

R19 031

Delta flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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Jun 21

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

LAX12:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

Jul 3

LAX16:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

40h 10m

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CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

R20 031

Delta

May 22

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

30h 40m

2 stops

LAX17:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

Jun 6

LAX7:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 15m

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CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

R20 197

Delta

Sept 1

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

23h 55m

1 stop

LAX11:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sept 18

LAX19:19Los Angeles Los Angeles

37h 31m

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CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R16 168. If you don’t want to visit Los Angeles in November, then you should wait until February to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R16 317.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around R18 400 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from Cape Town for as low as R16 284 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Cape Town to Los Angeles flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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The fastest flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles takes 27h 30m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Los Angeles.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

How far is Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles by plane?
Cape Town Intl and Los Angeles Los Angeles are 16047,9 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 27h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and Los Angeles, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 34% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Atlantic with 21%, KLM with 14%, and Turkish Airlines with 9%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 682	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 688 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 317	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 731 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 153	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 517 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R16 163	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 588 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 240	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 450 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R17 168	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 378 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R18 287	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 986 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R19 456	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R22 182	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 570 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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