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Flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. 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
Los Angeles to Cape Town at a glance
Fastest journey22h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town
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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LAX Sao Paulo (GRU) CPT
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways
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LAX Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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LAX London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
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LAX New York (EWR) CPT
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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
- +10hCape Town vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Cape Town
- ZAR
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → CPT
Flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
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 Los Angeles to Cape Town?
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 Los Angeles and Cape Town?
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 Los Angeles and Cape Town?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
