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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Barcelona from R5 848

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BCN
Feb 22 — Mar 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Barcelona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Barcelona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2026.

Fri 30/19:25
CPT
-
BCN
1 stop24h 40m
SWISS
Tue 24/29:55
BCN
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 21/1R9 623
Fri 30/19:25
CPT
-
BCN
1 stop34h 35m
SWISS
Mon 23/219:50
BCN
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 22/1R9 980
Wed 4/215:20
CPT
-
BCN
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/219:50
BCN
-
CPT
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R10 790
Fri 30/19:25
CPT
-
BCN
1 stop24h 40m
SWISS
Fri 20/219:50
BCN
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 22/1R10 871
Sun 1/27:55
CPT
-
BCN
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/213:00
BCN
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R10 984
Sat 31/17:55
CPT
-
BCN
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/213:00
BCN
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R11 016
Fri 30/17:55
CPT
-
BCN
1 stop16h 00m
Air France
Wed 25/216:00
BCN
-
CPT
1 stop36h 50m
Air France
Deal found 21/1R11 178
Tue 10/26:05
CPT
-
BCN
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/219:50
BCN
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R11 195

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Barcelona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Barcelona (S37). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 790

One-way from

R5 848

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 891
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 4/2-17/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Barcelona
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Barcelona
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R26 764 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 909 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Barcelona that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2026.
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Price

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT - BCN

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

12:35-7:05

1 stop19h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 20/3

22:15-17:25

1 stop18h 10m

R11 292

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT - BCN

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

13:50-10:50

2 stops21h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 20/5

16:50-14:35

2 stops21h 45m

R11 454

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT - BCN

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:40-12:50

1 stop24h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 15/3

15:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

R11 454

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT - BCN

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

9:25-14:05

1 stop29h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 24/2

14:55-7:30

1 stop15h 35m

R11 729

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT - BCN

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

18:55-18:25

1 stop24h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 4/4

20:00-11:00

1 stop15h 00m

R11 956

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT - BCN

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

18:55-18:25

1 stop24h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 3/4

21:30-11:00

1 stop37h 30m

R11 956

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT - BCN

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

20:50-14:45

1 stop18h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 28/2

6:40-12:10

1 stop28h 30m

R11 956

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT - BCN

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

20:35-18:25

1 stop22h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 4/4

21:15-11:00

1 stop37h 45m

R11 956

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT - BCN

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

18:55-19:45

1 stop25h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 3/4

21:30-11:00

1 stop37h 30m

R11 956

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT - BCN

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

15:25-10:50

2 stops20h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 15/3

16:50-13:45

2 stops19h 55m

R12 053

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Barcelona

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Barcelona. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Barcelona. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona (average of R7 193). Flying from Cape Town to Barcelona in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 757). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Barcelona. Reviews last updated 23 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Barcelona, such as Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 720 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 744 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 690 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Barcelona. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Barcelona from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Cape Town Intl to Barcelona per day from 9 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Barcelona?

    For as low as R11 292, Qatar Airways can have you in Barcelona from Cape Town in 19h 30m. Cape Town and Barcelona are separated by a distance of 8533 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Barcelona round-trip?

    SWISS, at R7 296, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Barcelona.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and KLM. Users have found that SWISS is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Barcelona one-way?

    R5 738 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with prices starting from R5 829 and R6 792, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Barcelona?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Barcelona that have stopovers, most of them stop in Dubai. Cape Town to Barcelona flights stop in Doha the next most. Amsterdam comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Barcelona flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R530 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Barcelona flights?

    Cape Town to Barcelona flights have a stopover in Zurich the least frequently. Frankfurt am Main sees the next fewest stopovers on Cape Town to Barcelona flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Barcelona that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Barcelona flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Barcelona?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Barcelona.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Barcelona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Barcelona by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona (average of R7 193). Flying from Cape Town to Barcelona in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 757). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Barcelona

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Barcelona. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 296AverageR11 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 480AverageR11 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 376AverageR12 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 296AverageR12 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 671AverageR12 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 135AverageR13 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 139AverageR12 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 140AverageR13 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 635AverageR12 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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