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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

LAX — CPT
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

The best prices from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

Round-trip from

£631

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,287
From Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in July 2024

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 12% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town at least 18 days early can save you up to 35% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 18 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town for as little as £877 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £1,158 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Los Angeles. Users have commonly found prices around £1,085 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £708. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to CPT?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2024.
Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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  • What does LAX to CPT mean?

    This is defined as Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Los Angeles to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Los Angeles to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of £813). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,128). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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