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Cheap Flight Deals to Los Angeles

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Los Angeles 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.

Recent return flight deals to Los Angeles

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles.
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19:05 - 18:00JNB-LAX
31h 55m1 stop
14:00 - 10:50LAX-JNB
35h 50m1 stop
R16 628Turkish Airlines
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Do, Mrz 13 - Do, Mrz 20
20:25 - 17:30JNB-LAX
30h 05m1 stop
20:10 - 10:25LAX-JNB
29h 15m1 stop
R16 665SWISS
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Mo, Mrz 10 - Mo, Mrz 17
10:00 - 14:35CPT-LAX
37h 35m1 stop
16:25 - 7:55LAX-CPT
30h 30m1 stop
R17 732Virgin Atlantic
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Fr, Mrz 21 - Do, Mrz 27
10:00 - 21:15CPT-LAX
44h 15m1 stop
16:25 - 7:55LAX-CPT
30h 30m1 stop
R18 063Virgin Atlantic
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Mo, Mrz 17 - Mo, Mrz 24
20:50 - 20:39CPT-LAX
32h 49m1 stop
6:50 - 15:20LAX-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
R18 964United Airlines
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So, Mrz 9 - Mo, Apr 14
20:50 - 18:45CPT-LAX
30h 55m2 stops
5:45 - 15:20LAX-CPT
24h 35m2 stops
R19 075United Airlines
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So, Mrz 9 - Mo, Apr 14
21:15 - 14:55JNB-LAX
26h 40m1 stop
16:53 - 7:00LAX-JNB
29h 07m2 stops
R20 583British Airways
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So, Jun 29 - Mo, Jul 21
18:55 - 14:55CPT-LAX
29h 00m1 stop
20:55 - 12:10LAX-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
R20 583British Airways
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So, Mai 25 - Di, Nov 4
18:25 - 12:45CPT-LAX
28h 20m1 stop
16:40 - 16:45LAX-CPT
39h 05m1 stop
R21 797Emirates
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Do, Mrz 6 - Di, Mrz 11
18:25 - 14:15CPT-LAX
28h 50m1 stop
16:40 - 11:35LAX-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
R23 710Emirates
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Mi, Apr 30 - Do, Mai 15

Flights to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R18 806. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are R20 751 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Los Angeles, 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 to Los Angeles is May, where tickets cost R17 272 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R23 636 and R22 275 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R17 272.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Los Angeles?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Los Angeles depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Los Angeles is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R17 335 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Los Angeles is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R23 985.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Los Angeles, 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R11 073
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

When to book flights to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Los Angeles 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. The information is for flights to Los Angeles based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Los Angeles flights

  • How far is Los Angeles Airport from central Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles Airport is 15 km from the centre of Los Angeles.

  • What is the name of Los Angeles’s airport?

    When flying to Los Angeles, you'll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX). The airport is also known as Los Angeles or Los Angeles Intl.

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

    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 to Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 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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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Los Angeles

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is January.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Los Angeles flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Los Angeles

Monday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +90 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +91 more

Tuesday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +85 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +86 more

Wednesday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +86 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +87 more

Thursday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +88 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +89 more

Friday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +90 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +91 more

Saturday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +92 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +93 more

Sunday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +91 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +92 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to South Africa

Monday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +90 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +91 more

Tuesday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +85 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +86 more

Wednesday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +86 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +87 more

Thursday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +88 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +89 more

Friday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +90 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +91 more

Saturday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +92 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +93 more

Sunday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +91 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +92 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Los Angeles. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3288 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

10,0 ExcellentAna, Jan 2025BOG - MIA
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Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

Excellent staff! Flights were delayed due to technical issues after everyone was boarded and we sat in the flight for almost 2 hours before taking off. Not enough vegetarian food was available despite pre-ordering. The staff did an exceptional job dealing with both the problems neither of their making.

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

The ANA crew and their members were all extremely nice and caring. Shout out to the crews for working on Christmas and New Years. Y'all the real MVP

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

they have cancell the flight with no reasons, My parents were in the cold weather in the airport for 24 hours they did not give any hotel and food. I hate Turkish Airline, this is our last time that we ha ve chosen Turkish Airline.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

Turkish Airlines is amazing. I have a problem with the ticket I purchased through the kayak website. I have filed a complaint related to the fact that I was contacted by phone on the day I purchased the ticket and told that the amount that the ticket had been advertised for was not accurate and that I had to pay more. This is totally fraudulent. I will look into addressing this further tomorrow and will never ever use kayak again.

Bad service and food was not good. Give very less food.

Crew members, pilots and flight attendants are excellent. Beside, that, customer service is very lacking in all aspects of Turkish airlines

The ac did not work and the plane was deployed for the AC BUT IT NEVER WORKED. I have high blood pressure and I was SWEATING AND NEARLY PASSED OUT. Do better.

For me it was a good experience… thank you Turkish Airlines

Old aircraft, very very low business class standards, no privacy between the seats, horrible old TVs, tiny bathrooms.

Good service, the airline also provided a traveling kit bag (tooth brush, socks, slippers, visor for sleeping).

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

No land services during boarding, specially while moving from terminal to another

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/3Do
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 55mJNB-LAX
20/3Do
1 stopTurkish Airlines
35h 50mLAX-JNB
R16 628
10/3Mo
1 stopSWISS
30h 05mJNB-LAX
17/3Mo
1 stopSWISS
29h 15mLAX-JNB
R16 665
21/3Fr
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
37h 35mCPT-LAX
27/3Do
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
30h 30mLAX-CPT
R17 732
17/3Mo
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
44h 15mCPT-LAX
24/3Mo
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
30h 30mLAX-CPT
R18 063
9/3So
1 stopUnited Airlines
32h 49mCPT-LAX
14/4Mo
1 stopUnited Airlines
23h 30mLAX-CPT
R18 964
9/3So
2 stopsUnited Airlines
30h 55mCPT-LAX
14/4Mo
2 stopsUnited Airlines
24h 35mLAX-CPT
R19 075
29/6So
1 stopBritish Airways
26h 40mJNB-LAX
21/7Mo
2 stopsBritish Airways
29h 07mLAX-JNB
R20 583
25/5So
1 stopBritish Airways
29h 00mCPT-LAX
4/11Di
1 stopBritish Airways
29h 15mLAX-CPT
R20 583
6/3Do
1 stopEmirates
28h 20mCPT-LAX
11/3Di
1 stopEmirates
39h 05mLAX-CPT
R21 797
30/4Mi
1 stopEmirates
28h 50mCPT-LAX
15/5Do
1 stopEmirates
33h 55mLAX-CPT
R23 710

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/3Sa
1 stopQatar Airways
33h 30mJNB-LAX
R11 073
15/4Di
2 stops
33h 28mCPT-LAX
R11 257
9/4Mi
3 stops
49h 33mCPT-LAX
R11 533
1/4Di
2 stopsVirgin Atlantic
36h 02mJNB-LAX
R17 677
2/8Sa
1 stopEmirates
37h 10mJNB-LAX
R17 916
31/7Do
2 stopsBritish Airways
28h 50mJNB-LAX
R17 989
31/7Do
2 stopsBritish Airways
28h 50mJNB-LAX
R18 044
13/8Mi
1 stopEmirates
28h 50mCPT-LAX
R18 339
3/3Mo
1 stopUnited Airlines
25h 10mJNB-LAX
R56 543
15/4Di
1 stopUnited Airlines
36h 05mCPT-LAX
R70 541

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Last minute flights to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
20/2Do
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
37h 35mCPT-LAX
27/2Do
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
23h 40mLAX-CPT
R18 670
23/2So
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 37mCPT-LAX
9/3So
multi-stopUnited Airlines
28h 10mLAX-CPT
R19 019
20/2Do
multi-stopDelta
33h 35mCPT-LAX
27/2Do
multi-stopDelta
24h 35mLAX-CPT
R19 130
20/2Do
multi-stopDelta
30h 40mCPT-LAX
27/2Do
multi-stopDelta
34h 34mLAX-CPT
R21 116
23/2So
multi-stop
36h 55mCPT-LAX
9/3So
multi-stop
44h 05mLAX-CPT
R23 967
20/2Do
multi-stopEthiopian Air
35h 45mCPT-LAX
27/2Do
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 47mLAX-CPT
R27 977
23/2So
multi-stopEthiopian Air
35h 45mCPT-LAX
9/3So
multi-stopEthiopian Air
53h 13mLAX-CPT
R35 923
23/2So
multi-stopEthiopian Air
58h 15mCPT-LAX
9/3So
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 58mLAX-CPT
R44 881
20/2Do
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 20mCPT-LAX
27/2Do
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
58h 40mLAX-CPT
R50 730

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