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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to South Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Johannesburg
Johannesburg
23h 50m3 stops
from R17 761per person
Cape Town
Cape Town
19h 35m2 stops
from R19 422per person
Durban
Durban
28h 53m5 stops
from R26 084per person
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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to South Africa

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Nov 1
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17:25 - 7:10LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 45m1 stop Cairo
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21:45 - 12:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
24h 35m1 stop Cairo
R17 761Egyptair
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Dec 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:59 - 15:50LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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17:00 - 13:19JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
30h 19m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 459Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 8
Kenya Airways Logo
22:46 - 15:50LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 04m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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1:35 - 12:33JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
44h 58m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 475Kenya Airways
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
Kenya Airways Logo
23:59 - 0:25LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 26m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 12:33JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
34h 28m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 492Kenya Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:59 - 15:50LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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17:00 - 21:16JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
37h 16m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 492Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:59 - 15:50LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 21:16JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
37h 16m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 575Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Dec 3
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12:45 - 15:50LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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17:00 - 12:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
29h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 591Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:29 - 0:25LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 56m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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17:00 - 17:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
34h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 608Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23
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16:45 - 21:25LAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 12:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
46h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R23 360KLM
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 2
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13:50 - 21:25LAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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0:30 - 11:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
45h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R24 074KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to South Africa flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to South Africa?

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to South Africa is February, when tickets cost R21 349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of return tickets is R27 281 and R27 214 respectively.

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

To get a below-average price on a flight from Los Angeles to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

October

Cheapest flight

R10 417
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • Which South Africa Airport is closest to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront?

    Most travelers prefer to fly through Cape Town Airport because it is about 11 miles (18 km) away. Once you land at the airport, you can access the attraction via road through a taxi or rental car.

  • Where should I fly to in Johannesburg from Los Angeles?

    Most airlines don’t offer direct flights from Los Angles to Johannesburg. Therefore, faster flights are more expensive because they will save you more than four hours of travel. Therefore, they are the best option if you have a tight schedule.

  • Should parents travel with a car seat from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    The traffic regulations in South Africa require all adults to ensure children up to 3 are restrained in a SAB-approved baby car seat. Children above three should get buckled in the back seat with a booster seat. Furthermore, children under 13 should not be seated in the front passenger seat.

  • Which nearby cities get served by the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport?

    If your flight lands at the OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, you can access nearby cities by public transport or other local flights. You will be close to South African cities such as Kempton Park, Nigel, Alberton, Heidelberg, Germiston, and Sandston, among others.

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

    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 South Africa.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Los Angeles to South Africa 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 from Los Angeles to South Africa?

    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 from Los Angeles to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • South Africa is a popular attraction that has major cities like Pretoria, Durban, and East London, which will need you to get additional flights or public transport to access. Therefore, consider flying to the most central part of South Africa, the town of Hanover, Northern Cape. This way, you can use Hanover as a base to access other parts of South Africa. Cape Town International Airport is the closest airport to Hanover, about 4 miles (7 km) away. Through Hanover, you can travel to major cities such as Newcastle, Maputo, Port Elizabeth, and Boksburg.
  • If your flight is delayed or canceled, the Los Angeles LAX Airport has a lot of amenities to keep you comfortable and relaxed as you wait for your flight. It has nursing rooms for mothers located close to all terminals. A medical and first aid station is well-equipped to handle emergency health issues if you feel unwell. Moreover, if you or your loved one needs wheelchair services when accessing the airport, contact your airline at least 72 hours before your scheduled flight and request them to provide this service.
  • Besides the restaurants within LAX Airport, you can entertain your family by taking them to the public art collection, flight path museum and learning center, or the proud bird food bazaar.
  • Most flights to South Africa from Los Angeles require at least one layover. Therefore, expect to have a stop at Istanbul, Newark, Amsterdam Schipol, Salt Lake City, London Heathrow, Portland, and Zurich.
  • If you are considering traveling to South Africa during the National Arts Festival, around June and July, be aware that the airfares can rise drastically during this period. Therefore, you can save up by booking a flight before or after this period.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Los Angeles to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to South Africa? 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1577 reviews
8,4Crew
7,7Comfort
7,2Entertainment
7,8Boarding
7,3Food
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

4,0 OkayJessica, Sept 2026
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Had to cancel and rebook, KLM connection was cancelled prior to departure, ended up flying to Munich on non-Delta carrier.

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

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