Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles is nine hours behind Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located. Los Angeles observes the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your CPT to Los Angeles flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a public holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from CPT to Los Angeles with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Central Cape Town to CPT is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
In search of a hotel close to CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Los Angeles
The best price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles flight is C$892. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,345. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from CPT to Los Angeles, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across the month and pick up an awesome deal.
Snapping up a cheap flight from CPT to Los Angeles couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a cheaper option becomes available.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Book a hotel close to LAX if you're coming in on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from CPT to Los Angeles.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
The centre of Los Angeles is around 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Once your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your CPT to Los Angeles flight:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make collecting a Van Nuys Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Generally, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Reserve your ride from VNY as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Before scheduling your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Los Angeles offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
When booking your Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles, check out our range of hotels including:
The Broad and Griffith Observatory are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Los Angeles must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
