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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town from R9 984

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Turkish Airlines Logo
13:05 - 11:50LAX-CPT
36h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 16:50CPT-LAX
33h 35m1 stop
R16 347Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:05 - 11:50LAX-CPT
36h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:10CPT-LAX
27h 55m1 stop
R16 681Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Dec 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:05 - 11:50LAX-CPT
36h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 16:50CPT-LAX
33h 35m1 stop
R17 138Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 20
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 17:10LAX-CPT
21h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:24CPT-LAX
24h 24m1 stop
R18 299United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
23:59 - 15:20LAX-CPT
30h 21m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:24CPT-LAX
24h 24m1 stop
R18 369United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 2
Logo
13:05 - 11:50LAX-CPT
36h 45m1 stop
Logo
15:20 - 11:10CPT-LAX
29h 50m2 stops
R18 562
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Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
Logo
0:59 - 18:00LAX-CPT
31h 01m2 stops
Logo
9:25 - 16:35CPT-LAX
41h 10m1 stop
R18 720
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Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 18
SWISS Logo
19:10 - 7:30LAX-CPT
26h 20m1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:25 - 16:35CPT-LAX
41h 10m1 stop
R19 177SWISS
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Fri, Jan 23 - Wed, Feb 11
SWISS Logo
19:10 - 16:45LAX-CPT
35h 35m2 stops
SWISS Logo
9:25 - 16:35CPT-LAX
41h 10m1 stop
R19 248SWISS
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Mon, Jan 19 - Wed, Feb 11
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 14:35LAX-CPT
35h 05m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
15:20 - 15:15CPT-LAX
57h 55m2 stops
R19 863Lufthansa
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Turkish Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Feb 4
LAX13:05Los Angeles
36h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Feb 18
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
33h 35m
1 stop
LAX16:50Los Angeles
R16 347
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 5
LAX13:05Los Angeles
36h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Dec 9
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
LAX11:10Los Angeles
R16 681
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 3
LAX13:05Los Angeles
36h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Nov 20
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
33h 35m
1 stop
LAX16:50Los Angeles
R17 138
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United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 27
LAX10:25Los Angeles
21h 45m
1 stop
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
Sept 5
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
24h 24m
1 stop
LAX11:24Los Angeles
R18 298
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United Airlines
Aug 27
LAX23:59Los Angeles
30h 21m
2 stops
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
Sept 2
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
24h 24m
1 stop
LAX11:24Los Angeles
R18 369
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United Airlines
Aug 31
LAX16:29Los Angeles
37h 51m
1 stop
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
Sept 15
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
25h 09m
1 stop
LAX11:59Los Angeles
R18 422
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 17 August 2025.
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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

13:05-11:50

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

17:15-16:50

1 stop33h 35m

R16 347

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

13:05-11:50

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

17:15-11:10

1 stop27h 55m

R16 681

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 3/11

13:05-11:50

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

17:15-16:50

1 stop33h 35m

R17 138

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

10:25-17:10

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

20:00-11:24

1 stop24h 24m

R18 298

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

23:59-15:20

2 stops30h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

20:00-11:24

1 stop24h 24m

R18 369

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

13:05-11:50

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

15:20-11:10

2 stops29h 50m

R18 562

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

0:59-18:00

2 stops31h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

9:25-16:35

1 stop41h 10m

R18 720

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

19:10-7:30

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

9:25-16:35

1 stop41h 10m

R19 177

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 19/1

19:10-16:45

2 stops35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

9:25-16:35

1 stop41h 10m

R19 248

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 18/1

17:30-14:35

2 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

15:20-15:15

2 stops57h 55m

R19 863

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Los Angeles, with most prices found around R19 371. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R21 252.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as R21 297. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Saturday is R27 586.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Los Angeles to Cape Town in the afternoon for as low as R22 291. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. At midday is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R39 077 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R24 790 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles for as low as R18 298 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Cape Town flights are approximately 43% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Best price found

R9 984

Fastest flight time

21h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is R9 984. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 347.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town takes 21h 45m
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Los Angeles Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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  • How far is Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    Cape Town Intl is 16047,9 km away from Los Angeles. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 45m.

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

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

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 028Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 943 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 783Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 919 reviews
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