What airlines fly to South Africa?

Delta, Turkish Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Los Angeles according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa?

There are 13 operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:05 pm - 3:50 pm

LAX

JNB

31h 45m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 2:10 pm

JNB

LAX

30h 10m

2 stops

$985Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 4

12:15 am - 6:35 pm

LAX

JNB

33h 20m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 9:50 pm

JNB

LAX

35h 00m

1 stop

$1,008Singapore Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Sep 2

12:15 am - 6:35 pm

LAX

JNB

33h 20m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 9:50 pm

JNB

LAX

35h 00m

1 stop

$1,009Singapore Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Sep 1

10:05 pm - 12:15 am

LAX

JNB

41h 10m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 2:10 pm

JNB

LAX

30h 10m

2 stops

$1,020Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 3

8:10 pm - 11:50 am

LAX

CPT

30h 40m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:15 pm

CPT

LAX

34h 40m

1 stop

$1,115Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 23

1:25 pm - 11:50 am

LAX

CPT

37h 25m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 11:40 am

CPT

LAX

28h 05m

1 stop

$1,120Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 22

7:20 am - 7:15 pm

LAX

CPT

25h 55m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 6:41 pm

CPT

LAX

30h 11m

1 stop

$1,135Delta

Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 17

4:20 pm - 10:35 am

LAX

DUR

33h 15m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 2:00 pm

DUR

LAX

34h 55m

2 stops

$1,203Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 5

4:20 pm - 10:35 am

LAX

DUR

33h 15m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 2:00 pm

DUR

LAX

34h 55m

2 stops

$1,247Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16

6:05 pm - 4:15 pm

LAX

GRJ

37h 10m

2 stops

2:20 pm - 8:15 pm

GRJ

LAX

38h 55m

2 stops

$1,646British Airways

Wed, May 27 - Sat, Jun 6

Ethiopian Air flights from Los Angeles to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 7

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles

29h 30m

2 stops

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 21

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

49h 39m

3 stops

LAX3:29 pmLos Angeles

$1,030

Ethiopian Air

Mar 11

LAX11:39 pmLos Angeles

29h 06m

2 stops

CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl

Mar 16

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

33h 55m

3 stops

LAX3:30 pmLos Angeles

$1,191

Ethiopian Air

Mar 4

LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles

28h 20m

2 stops

CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl

Apr 27

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

34h 39m

3 stops

LAX3:29 pmLos Angeles

$1,233

Virgin Atlantic flights from Los Angeles to South Africa

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Virgin Atlantic

Apr 9

LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles

21h 50m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 16

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m

1 stop

LAX5:40 pmLos Angeles

$1,136

Virgin Atlantic

Apr 1

LAX10:50 amLos Angeles

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 5

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 29m

1 stop

LAX5:24 pmLos Angeles

$1,156

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Sat 4/25

11:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/4

5:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$985

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LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

12:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/2

7:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$1,008

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/20

12:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/1

7:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$1,009

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

10:05 pm-12:15 am

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

5:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,020

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 4/2

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/23

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,115

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 4/2

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

4:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,120

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

7:20 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

9:30 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop30h 11m

$1,135

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

4:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/5

12:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,203

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

4:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/16

12:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,247

Los AngelesGeorge

LAX - GRJ

LAXGRJ

Los Angeles

Wed 5/27

6:05 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops37h 10m

George

Sat 6/6

2:20 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$1,646

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,180. The month of April is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around $1,191.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,306 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Los Angeles for as low as $1,187 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 45m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to South Africa takes 21h 45m

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Los Angeles to South Africa.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa?
There are 13 operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Los Angeles to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SWISS	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,881 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,237 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,179 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,005	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,463 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $1,013	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 679 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,039	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,348 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,074	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,353 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,090	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,746 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,134	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,238 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,142	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,460 reviews	Search KLM flights

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