Cape Town to Los Angeles Flights
Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Los Angeles (LAX) connect South Africa and United States. The great-circle distance is approximately 16,080 km, and a typical direct flight takes about 21 hours. Airports commonly used for this city pair include CPT and LAX. The reverse route is Los Angeles to Cape Town. Use the search tool below to compare live prices and schedules — do not treat any static text on this page as a live fare.
Route facts
- Origin
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Destination
- Los Angeles, United States
- Distance
- 16,080 km
- Typical duration
- about 21 hours
- Origin codes
- CPT
- Destination codes
- LAX
- Primary keyword
- flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles
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Route overview
Cape Town to Los Angeles is a city-pair air route between South Africa and United States. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are CPT and LAX. Related codes: CPT → LAX.
Distance
Approximate flight distance: 16,080 km (great-circle). Actual flown distance can be longer depending on airway routing.
Duration
Typical block time for a direct flight is about 21 hours. Connecting itineraries take longer and depend on layover airports.
Airports
Cape Town airports and metro codes: CPT.
Los Angeles airports and metro codes: LAX.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route Los Angeles to Cape Town, other destinations from Cape Town, and other origins into Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Los Angeles?
Direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles typically take about 21 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between Cape Town and Los Angeles is approximately 16,080 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles?
Cape Town is commonly searched with code CPT (related: CPT). Los Angeles is commonly searched with code LAX (related: LAX).
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Los Angeles?
Direct service availability varies by season and airline. Compare live schedules on Cheap Flights Worldwide for current nonstop and connecting options on this route.
What is the reverse flight route from Los Angeles to Cape Town?
The reverse city pair is Los Angeles to Cape Town. Distance is the same great-circle measure (16,080 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the Cape Town to Los Angeles route connect?
This route connects South Africa (Cape Town) with United States (Los Angeles).
Related routes
- Los Angeles to Cape Town
- Flights from Cape Town
- Flights to Los Angeles
- Flights in South Africa
- Flights in United States
- London to Los Angeles
- New York to Los Angeles
- Tokyo to Los Angeles
- Cape Town to Lisbon
- Cape Town to Athens
- Cape Town to Paris
- Cape Town to Rome
- Cape Town to Milan
- Cape Town airport (CPT)
- Los Angeles airport (LAX)