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

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 42% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 676.

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 43% 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.

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

Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles

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.

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.

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 April 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.

R11 910 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 R22 211 to R17 772. The lowest price recently found on this route was R18 806.

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16:35 - 18:15

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LAX

34h 40m

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20:10 - 11:50

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30h 40m

1 stop

R18 806Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 3

16:35 - 18:15

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34h 40m

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20:10 - 11:50

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30h 40m

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R18 822Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 3

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34h 40m

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37h 25m

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R18 839Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 3

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34h 40m

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R18 958Turkish Airlines

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R19 077Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 3

19:30 - 19:59

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16:20 - 12:55

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R21 177Qatar Airways

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 26

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Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 10

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R21 940Turkish Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 28

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R22 296Delta

Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Nov 1

15:20 - 15:15

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R22 312Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 28

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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Turkish Airlines

May 18

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

LAX18:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

Jun 3

LAX20:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

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CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R18 806

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May 18

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

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LAX18:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

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LAX20:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

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CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

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May 18

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

34h 40m

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LAX18:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

Jun 3

LAX13:25Los Angeles Los Angeles

37h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R18 839

Emirates flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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Emirates

May 8

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

LAX14:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

May 28

LAX16:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

39h 00m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

R23 143

Emirates

May 7

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

34h 00m

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LAX14:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

May 26

LAX16:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

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CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

R23 261

Emirates

Aug 29

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

27h 15m

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LAX14:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

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LAX15:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 05m

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CPT11:40Cape 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 451. 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 603.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 801 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 R17 060 on momondo.

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

As of April 2026, prices for Cape Town to Los Angeles flights are approximately 3% 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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Fastest flight time	25h 40m
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The fastest flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles takes 25h 40m

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 25h 40m, 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 April 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 20%, KLM with 17%, and Turkish Airlines with 11%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 939	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 609	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 538 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 199	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 485 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R16 446	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 563 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 524	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 374 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R18 016	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 294 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R18 607	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 848 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 639	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 554 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R19 796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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