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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town (LAX-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Los Angeles to Cape Town, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost £898 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,308 and £1,280 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Low season

September

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

  • How can I get downtown from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

    CPT is served by the public bus, and the cheapest way of getting downtown is by taking the MyCiti Bus. Bus route A01 runs between CPT and the Civic Center downtown. The airport is also served by shuttle buses which connect passengers from CPT to downtown. You’ll get these shuttles from the Arrivals Hall. Taxis are also available at CPT, and passengers are asked only to take “Touch Down Taxis”, the official airport taxi provider. Rental cars are also an option at the Arrivals hall in CPT.

  • Does Cape Town International Airport offer accessible services?

    CPT is an accessible airport. For wheelchair assistance at CPT, book this service via your airline. The airport has also provided step-free options like elevators and ramps while providing accessible restrooms, reserved parking spots, and fast-track services for passengers with reduced mobility. Low-vision passengers will have braille signage, and service animals are welcome at CPT.

  • Are pets allowed to travel through Los Angeles International Airport?

    Yes. You can travel with your cat or dog through LAX. The airport has provided pet relief areas for all their furry passengers. If you’re traveling with your pet, airport security requires you always to have your pet in its carrier. Pets can only walk freely when walking through security or using the pet relief areas. You’ll find pet relief areas outside each terminal and indoor locations in each terminal: terminals 3 and 6 offer outdoor atriums.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Los Angeles International Airport?

    American Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines have lounges at LAX. United Club is around Gate 71, Alaska Airlines lounge is around Gate 64, while Air Canada and American Airlines have their lounges airside. The Delta lounge, which is only open to members, is in Terminal 2 airside.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is California’s largest airport, consisting of nine terminals, including the new international terminal. The airport complex is connected by a landside shuttle service running every 10min, and airside, LAX has walkways.
  • On average, around 5,331 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. If you wish to fly more sustainably, book your flight with Iberia. They offer a one-stop flight which emits 41% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • If you get nervous, unwind with a relaxing massage or pedicure at XpresSpa in LAX. XpresSpa is an establishment that offers quick spa services that take less than 30min. They offer everything from massages to facials. The spas at LAX are in Terminals 1 and 5 airside and on the south concourse of the international terminal.
  • Are you a nervous flier? LAX has got you covered. LAX has a PUPs (Puppies Un-stressing Passengers) program, which has trained therapy dogs giving free hugs to all nervous passengers at LAX. The dogs roam freely with their handler at the airport, wearing red vests.
  • There are no nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Capet Town. The most common layover cities for the one-stop flights from LAX to Cape Town are London, Doha, Istanbul, and Dubai.
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