£571 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £571 for one-way flights and £759 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
British Airways, Emirates, Iberia, KLM, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines
Return price
£759
Distance
15985 km

Compare flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Cape Town Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Los Angeles Intl. to Cape Town Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. (CPT) 

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Los Angeles Intl. to Cape Town Intl. start at just £759 and range up to £1,034.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Los Angeles and Cape Town
  • booking your flight during August, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Los Angeles to Cape Town flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Los Angeles Intl. to Cape Town Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from LAX to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Round-trip flights between Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and CPT start from £759. This price is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book now to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
This can differ between airlines, as each has its own terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where there are simple instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Los Angeles to Cape Town is around 16,100 kilometres, so get ready to spend a while in the air. Don’t forget to pack all the essentials, from your eye mask to your earphones. Throw in a few snacks to nibble on throughout your trip too.
Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
If you want to travel straight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), you’ll need to book a flight with one or more stops. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly directly between these airports.
Are LAX to CPT flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally score a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from LAX to Cape Town Intl. Airport popping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you’d rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines advertise prices that far in advance.

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