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

Amsterdam (AMS) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 33m.

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 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) was the most common stop: 27% 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?

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

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

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 24h 30m.

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average return price of R15 398.

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

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

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

There are 7 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to 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 Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your 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 Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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21:00 - 20:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

8:00 - 18:35LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 565Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

20:50 - 18:34CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22:05 - 12:05LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 646Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

20:50 - 18:09CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 19m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

23:59 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R16 232United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

20:50 - 11:24CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 34m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:10 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 50m1 stop Newark

R16 232United Airlines

Sun, Dec 13 - Wed, Jan 20

19:35 - 20:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

11:00 - 18:35LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 297Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 21

19:35 - 20:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

9:50 - 18:35LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 297Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 16

0:30 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

45h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:55 - 6:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 867Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Dec 4

0:30 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

45h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:15 - 6:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 867Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Dec 5

0:55 - 10:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 55m1 stop Istanbul

18:30 - 23:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R16 900Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Jan 31

0:55 - 10:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 55m1 stop Istanbul

18:30 - 23:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R17 584Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Dec 3

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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to Los Angeles flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Dec 1

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

43h 55m

1 stop

LAX10:50Los Angeles

Jan 31

LAX18:30Los Angeles

42h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R16 900

Turkish Airlines

Nov 14

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

43h 55m

1 stop

LAX10:50Los Angeles

Dec 5

LAX18:30Los Angeles

42h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R17 584

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

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United Airlines

Dec 13

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

24h 34m

1 stop

LAX11:24Los Angeles

Jan 17

LAX5:45Los Angeles

26h 15m

3 stops

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R16 232

United Airlines

Nov 7

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

26h 19m

2 stops

LAX13:09Los Angeles

Nov 14

LAX6:00Los Angeles

24h 10m

2 stops

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R16 363

United Airlines

Feb 25

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

26h 40m

2 stops

LAX13:30Los Angeles

Mar 10

LAX7:15Los Angeles

24h 45m

2 stops

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R16 379

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R16 297

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Los Angeles

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R16 867

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Thu 12/11

0:30-11:45

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Los Angeles

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17:15-6:25

1 stop27h 10m

R16 867

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

0:55-10:50

1 stop43h 55m

Los Angeles

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18:30-23:00

1 stop42h 30m

R16 900

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CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles

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0:55-10:50

1 stop43h 55m

Los Angeles

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18:30-23:00

1 stop42h 30m

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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 R15 809 to R17 551.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 565.

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 R15 907. If you don’t want to visit Los Angeles in November, then you should wait until October to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 956.

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 341 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 460 on momondo.

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

As of September 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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Best price found	R10 404
Fastest flight time	29h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 404. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 565.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles takes 29h 15m

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 by plane?
Cape Town Intl and Los Angeles are 16047,9 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 29h 15m, 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 Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
There are 7 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to 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 Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your 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 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 38% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Atlantic with 16%, KLM with 16%, and Qatar Airways with 10%.

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Delta	PriceFrom R13 110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 607 reviews	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 261	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 977	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 250 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 660	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 787	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 454 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R18 890	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R21 690	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 665 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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