$724 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Popular airlines from Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $724 for one-way flights and $964 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 11
LAX
Los Angeles
CPT
Cape Town
$964 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$964
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 3 from Los Angeles to Cape Town, returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $964 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 5
LAX
Los Angeles
CPT
Cape Town
$984 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$984
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 24 from Los Angeles to Cape Town, returning Fri, Sep 5, priced at $984 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
LAX
Los Angeles
CPT
Cape Town
$997 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$997
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from Los Angeles to Cape Town, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $997 found 2 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 11
LAX
Los Angeles
CPT
Cape Town
$1,004 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,004
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from Los Angeles to Cape Town, returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $1,004 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun, May 4 - Fri, May 9
LAX
Los Angeles
CPT
Cape Town
$1,009 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,009
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 4 from Los Angeles to Cape Town, returning Fri, May 9, priced at $1,009 found 2 days ago
British Airways
Sat, May 3 - Tue, May 13
LAX
Los Angeles
CPT
Cape Town
$1,094 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,094
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, May 3 from Los Angeles to Cape Town, returning Tue, May 13, priced at $1,094 found 2 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18
LAX
Los Angeles
CPT
Cape Town
$1,116 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,116
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, Mar 9 from Los Angeles to Cape Town, returning Wed, Mar 18, priced at $1,116 found 7 hours ago
United
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
LAX
Los Angeles
CPT
Cape Town
$1,168 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$1,168
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Mar 11 from Los Angeles to Cape Town, returning Sun, Mar 15, priced at $1,168 found 21 hours ago
Lufthansa
Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5
LAX
Los Angeles
CPT
Cape Town
$1,211 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,211
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from Los Angeles to Cape Town, returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $1,211 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 23
LAX
Los Angeles
CPT
Cape Town
$1,275 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,275
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from Los Angeles to Cape Town, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $1,275 found 2 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) cost?
Discover the latest flight deals from LAX to CPT by entering your preferred travel dates and searching on Expedia. Easily compare prices by departure date if you have flexibility with your schedule and use handy filters to explore prices for your preferred journey. As a member of One Key™, our free loyalty program, you can use Price Tracking to watch fares and receive notifications if prices go up or down.
What is the cheapest month to fly from LAX to CPT?
The cheapest flights from LAX to CPT are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from LAX to CPT?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the cheapest carrier that’ll take you from LAX to CPT. Sort your results by “Price (lowest to highest)” to snap up a great deal.
How many flights per day from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
There aren’t any daily nonstop flights departing from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT). But you can book flights with layovers. Filter your search results on Expedia to include one or more stops, and you’ll be cruising above the clouds before you know it.
What day of the week has the most flights from LAX to CPT?
You’ll generally find Tuesday the quietest day for flights, while Fridays tend to be the busiest.* However this can change from season to season and during public holidays or peak travel times.*Busiest/quietest day to travel is based on Expedia flight demand through January to December 2024.
What is the best time to fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
To avoid potential delays on the Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) route, fly before 3 PM. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from LAX to CPT are usually more expensive. For the lowest prices, start looking for flights early. That being said, if you’re flexible with your travel dates, you may find a cheap fare right before you leave.
Is it cheaper to book a LAX to CPT flight and hotel package?
Securing a LAX to CPT flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Select from our extensive range of stays and then add activities, car rentals and flights to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
In most cases, you’re able to reschedule or cancel your LAX to CPT flight. However, there may be additional fees, especially if your booking was made over 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline’s policies and fees on flight changes, or if you’d like further information, go to our Customer Service portal.
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