Statistics on Los Angeles -Cape Town flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cape Town (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Cape Town from Los Angeles airport is $ 1235 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 981 (in march) and $ 1642 (in july), which is a saving of $ 255 or a surplus of $ 407 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $940 to $995 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cape Town before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Cape Town plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 50494 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 981, saving $ 255 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1235). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1642).
Flight Los Angeles -Cape Town: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 900 | $ 1128 | good price |
| February | $ 868 | $ 1006 | good price |
| March | $ 832 | $ 981 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 953 | $ 1130 | good price |
| May | $ 894 | $ 1097 | good price |
| June | $ 1316 | $ 1530 | high price |
| July | $ 1371 | $ 1642 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1166 | $ 1406 | fair price |
| September | $ 951 | $ 1171 | good price |
| October | $ 981 | $ 1173 | good price |
| November | $ 861 | $ 1053 | good price |
| December | $ 1138 | $ 1500 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Cape Town
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town range from $608 to $1879. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $608 to $664), 1% at the maximum price (from $1824 to $1879). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $995 to $1050 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Cape Town flight
There are 10 companies that serve Los Angeles from Cape Town airport: Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways, KLM, United, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Delta, Swiss and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 50494 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Cape Town route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Cape Town flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $80. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $104.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $78. Conversely, departing from Cape Town on a friday may cost you an additional $90.
Top prices Los Angeles -Cape Town
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Cape Town | 01-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 949 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cape Town | 05-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1015 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cape Town | 09-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 1007 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cape Town | 13-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 936 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cape Town | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1028 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cape Town | 16-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 1034 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cape Town | 04-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 911 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cape Town | 07-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 1028 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cape Town | 19-11 to 27-11-2025 | $ 1009 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cape Town | 03-02 to 11-02-2026 | $ 1009 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Cape Town to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Cape Town flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Cape Town, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1095 $, which is a saving of 140 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (355 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Cape Town flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 960 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1085), 4 to 5 months ($ 991), 5 to 6 months ($ 963), 7 to 8 months ($ 975), 8 to 9 months ($ 1023), 9 to 10 months ($ 1087), 10 to 11 months ($ 1075) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 914 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 990), 3 to 4 months ($ 962), 4 to 5 months ($ 921), 5 to 6 months ($ 919), 6 to 7 months ($ 941), 7 to 8 months ($ 942), 9 to 10 months ($ 945) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 866 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 942), 3 to 4 months ($ 949), 4 to 5 months ($ 940), 5 to 6 months ($ 912), 6 to 7 months ($ 873), 7 to 8 months ($ 875), 9 to 10 months ($ 875), 10 to 11 months ($ 915) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 950 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1096), 3 to 4 months ($ 1035), 4 to 5 months ($ 1079), 5 to 6 months ($ 981), 6 to 7 months ($ 1067), 7 to 8 months ($ 1009), 10 to 11 months ($ 1008) |
| May | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 960 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1087), 2 to 3 months ($ 1049), 3 to 4 months ($ 1032), 4 to 5 months ($ 1035), 5 to 6 months ($ 1020), 6 to 7 months ($ 973), 7 to 8 months ($ 970), 8 to 9 months ($ 1015) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1385 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1464), 3 to 4 months ($ 1487), 4 to 5 months ($ 1501), 5 to 6 months ($ 1469), 6 to 7 months ($ 1454), 7 to 8 months ($ 1507), 8 to 9 months ($ 1397), 9 to 10 months ($ 1393) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1392 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1593), 3 to 4 months ($ 1432), 4 to 5 months ($ 1500), 5 to 6 months ($ 1469), 6 to 7 months ($ 1486), 7 to 8 months ($ 1479), 8 to 9 months ($ 1539), 9 to 10 months ($ 1488) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1236 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1395), 2 to 3 months ($ 1303), 3 to 4 months ($ 1289), 4 to 5 months ($ 1276), 5 to 6 months ($ 1304), 6 to 7 months ($ 1276), 7 to 8 months ($ 1359), 8 to 9 months ($ 1366), 10 to 11 months ($ 1298) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1007 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1151), 3 to 4 months ($ 1056), 4 to 5 months ($ 1072), 5 to 6 months ($ 1026), 7 to 8 months ($ 1029), 8 to 9 months ($ 1060), 9 to 10 months ($ 1053) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1002 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1083), 3 to 4 months ($ 1111), 4 to 5 months ($ 1112), 5 to 6 months ($ 1128), 6 to 7 months ($ 1095), 7 to 8 months ($ 1090), 8 to 9 months ($ 1020), 9 to 10 months ($ 1016) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 932 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1045), 3 to 4 months ($ 936), 4 to 5 months ($ 964), 5 to 6 months ($ 943), 6 to 7 months ($ 1012), 7 to 8 months ($ 991), 9 to 10 months ($ 944), 10 to 11 months ($ 1002) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1289 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1372), 4 to 5 months ($ 1299), 5 to 6 months ($ 1391), 7 to 8 months ($ 1390), 8 to 9 months ($ 1404), 9 to 10 months ($ 1411), 10 to 11 months ($ 1433) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Cape Town are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $31 more.
Los Angeles to Cape Town: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1530 $1220 to $2124 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1167 $913 to $1655 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1383 $1292 to $1508 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1633 $1398 to $1854 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1167 $1148 to $1187 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1081 $911 to $1266 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1251 $1235 to $1268 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1205 $1002 to $1426 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1707 $1077 to $2197 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1229 $1150 to $1340 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1080 $1009 to $1144 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august and september are cheaper to travel to Cape Town. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!