How long does it take to fly to Los Angeles?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Cape Town or Johannesburg, and flying into Los Angeles, then you can expect flight times to average 23h 59m and 24h 30m, respectively.

Which airlines fly to Los Angeles?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from South Africa according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 11 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 South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa 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.

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21:55 - 21:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

7:10 - 19:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 899Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 30

21:55 - 12:11JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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22:55 - 19:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 899Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Nov 1

21:40 - 20:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:20 - 8:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

R15 995Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 27

20:05 - 17:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 - 17:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 011Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

19:35 - 18:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

21:30 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

R16 140British Airways

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Jan 4

18:50 - 18:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 54m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

22:05 - 11:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 140Air France

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Nov 1

19:40 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

21:05 - 11:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 173Air France

Sun, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 30

23:59 - 11:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

45h 46m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

21:05 - 11:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 221Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 30

23:59 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 16m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol London Heathrow

18:55 - 11:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 527Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 30

19:35 - 15:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 09m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

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26h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

R16 994British Airways

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Jan 4

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26h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 - 17:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

R16 301United Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

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30h 25m1 stop Newark

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23h 20m1 stop Newark

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20:55 - 14:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:00 - 4:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R22 278Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 14

23:15 - 23:43JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 28m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:00 - 19:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R24 678Delta

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Feb 11

23:15 - 23:43JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 28m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

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26h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R24 694Delta

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6:00 - 4:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R24 710Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 14

23:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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32h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R25 918Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Feb 11

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30h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R25 934Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Feb 11

19:25 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

18:05 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

R62 000British Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

21:15 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

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Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to Los Angeles

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 21

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m

1 stop

LAX20:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

Nov 28

LAX12:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 00m

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JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 963

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 8

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 05m

2 stops

LAX20:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

Nov 27

LAX12:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 00m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 995

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 1

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

30h 15m

1 stop

LAX17:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sept 7

LAX7:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 50m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

R16 011

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Oct 7

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m

2 stops

LAX21:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

Oct 30

LAX7:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 30m

2 stops

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 899

Delta

Oct 20

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

1 stop

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LAX6:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

28h 10m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 752

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JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

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Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Los Angeles

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Los Angeles. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R15 834. If you don’t want to visit Los Angeles in February, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 947.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around R17 777 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 South Africa for as low as R16 607 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Los Angeles flight.

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Fastest flight time	23h 59m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Los Angeles takes 23h 59m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Los Angeles

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa 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.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Los Angeles

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Delta	PriceFrom R12 971	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 497 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R13 668	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 11 895 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 155	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R14 251	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 035 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 455	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 476 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 649	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 088 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 956	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 151 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 307	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 555 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 639 reviews	Search Air France flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R17 017	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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