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Flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Atlanta, about 22h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 22h 46m
CPTLAXGRU

Cape Town to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey22h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CPT Sao Paulo (GRU) LAX
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 50m
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CPT Atlanta (ATL) LAX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 46m
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CPT London (LHR) LAX
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 33m
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CPT New York (EWR) LAX
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 10m
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CPT Washington (IAD) LAX
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 03m
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CPT Paris (CDG) LAX
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 35m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
16,051 km9,968 miles
Journey time
22h 46mestimate
Time difference
-10hLos Angeles vs Cape Town
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
CPT → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Atlanta and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,051 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR) and New York (EWR). LATAM Brasil flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Los Angeles?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Cape Town.

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