Travelling from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Los Angeles. Explore your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Cape Town is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Los Angeles to CPT.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to CPT leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to CPT flight:
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CPT and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cape Town and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, Rs173,834 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs287,291. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to CPT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is when most people travel to Cape Town. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Book a Los Angeles to CPT flight ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC.
More about Cape Town
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cape Town:
Your Cape Town visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Journey around 121 kilometres north-west to Saldanha to tick off its top sights. From North Head Lighthouse to Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of South Africa, consider Ceres, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde are key highlights.
