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Cheap flights to Cape Town

— CPT
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

฿36,862
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (฿2,784 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (฿472 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in October 2026
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When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,712 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sep 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,712 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,712 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sep 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.
Ethiopian Air
7.1
Good
1,044 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,712 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sep 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

FAQs about flying to Cape Town

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15.6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost ฿1,028, while return flights cost around ฿6,215.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around ฿6,265, however they can be found for as little as ฿6,215.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Bangkok offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 km away from Cape Town Intl).

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