How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Airlines like Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town in about 20h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9985 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town as you normally would.

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.

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

Booking 15 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of £924). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,383). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Cape Town flights typically cost between £889 and £1,355 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £1,022 on Turkish Airlines (3 Feb–7 Feb).

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How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Airlines like Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town in about 20h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9985 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town (average of £924). Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,383). 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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Los Angeles to Cape Town flights typically cost between £889 and £1,355 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £1,022 on Turkish Airlines (3 Feb–7 Feb).

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Los Angeles to Cape Town flights typically cost between £889 and £1,355 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £1,022 on Turkish Airlines (3 Feb–7 Feb).