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Flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town: things to know

The most popular route is from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town. On average this flight takes 28 hours 57 minutes one way and costs US$1,963 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Average flight time
28 hours 57 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$1,963
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Airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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  • Turkish Airlines
  • Qatar Airways
  • United Airlines
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • British Airways
  • Emirates
  • Lufthansa
  • Swiss
  • American Airlines
  • Air France
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines

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