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

Flights connecting via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 30h 58m.

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

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 5h 52m.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average return price of R26 878.

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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl

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

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 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.

R12 451 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town in 2026/27

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19:50 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 19:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R19 915Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 22

19:50 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 19:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R20 096Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 22

19:50 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

R20 112Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 22

19:50 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

R20 128Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 22

19:50 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

R20 292Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 22

19:50 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 19:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R20 325Singapore Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17

0:14 - 14:10LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 14:53CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

35h 03m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth

R20 342Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 3

19:50 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 19:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R20 407Singapore Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17

22:05 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

R20 522Singapore Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17

19:50 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

R20 604Singapore Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17

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23:59 - 6:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 01m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 20m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R25 722Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 6

16:40 - 16:40LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:25 - 14:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R26 132Emirates

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 12

23:59 - 6:00LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 01m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 20m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R26 247Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 5

7:10 - 17:50LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R26 608Delta

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 13

22:45 - 17:50LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R26 674Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

23:55 - 17:50LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 16:08CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R26 690Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 11

16:45 - 21:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R26 789KLM

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 10

8:25 - 21:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 00m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

40h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R26 871KLM

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 12

23:30 - 14:10LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 15:19CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 29m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R26 887Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 19

16:45 - 21:25LAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 20:30CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

30h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R26 953KLM

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 8

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Turkish Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines

Dec 3

LAX18:30Los Angeles

42h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

Dec 15

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

43h 55m

1 stop

LAX10:50Los Angeles

R20 850

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Nov 5

LAX19:30Los Angeles

41h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 12

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

LAX10:50Los Angeles

R21 408

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Nov 25

LAX12:45Los Angeles

37h 20m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Dec 10

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

33h 20m

1 stop

LAX16:35Los Angeles

R21 474

Kenya Airways flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways

Nov 2

LAX22:46Los Angeles

37h 19m

2 stops

CPT22:05Cape Town Intl

Nov 10

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

39h 13m

2 stops

LAX12:33Los Angeles

R21 326

Kenya Airways

Oct 19

LAX7:49Los Angeles

53h 21m

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CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 3

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

39h 16m

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LAX12:36Los Angeles

R21 539

Kenya Airways

Oct 20

LAX11:18Los Angeles

65h 17m

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CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Oct 27

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

58h 38m

2 stops

LAX8:58Los Angeles

R21 638

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R20 292

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R20 325

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R20 342

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2 stops43h 15m

R20 407

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R20 522

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19:50-9:25

2 stops51h 35m

Cape Town Intl

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10:40-11:15

3 stops34h 35m

R20 604

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R23 401 to R30 570.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R19 915.

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 R20 506. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R20 834.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles 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 806 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 R22 130 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Cape Town flights are approximately 30% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Best price found	R12 451
Fastest flight time	29h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is R12 451. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R19 915.

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town takes 29h 10m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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 29h 10m.
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 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.

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