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Cheap flights to Cape Town from R10 090

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ICT — CPT
Mar 24 — Mar 311
1 adult
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Flights to Cape Town in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R3 112

Return from

R1 867

One-way from

R886
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl (CPT)

Cheap flights to Cape Town in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Cape Town in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Cape Town in March and April 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/314:35CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 164
Wed 10/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/413:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/3R15 352
Wed 10/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/413:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R15 371
Mon 1/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/413:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R15 390
Mon 22/413:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 7/523:00CPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R15 880
Mon 15/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/513:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R16 107
Mon 15/413:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 14/523:00CPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R16 371
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/314:35CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/3R16 427
Mon 15/413:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 22/414:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R16 842

Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Cape Town in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Cape Town in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 4/1120:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 19/1113:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R15 126
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/314:35CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 164
Wed 10/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/413:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/3R15 352
Wed 10/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/413:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R15 371
Mon 1/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/413:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R15 390
Mon 11/1113:45JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 19/1121:15CPT - JFK
1 stop40h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R15 692
Mon 4/1113:45JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 19/1114:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/3R15 805
Mon 11/1113:45JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 21/1114:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R15 824
Mon 22/413:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 7/523:00CPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R15 880

Flights to Cape Town departing soon

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Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/314:35CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 164
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/314:35CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/3R16 427
Wed 27/310:50IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/413:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R18 691
Mon 25/313:45JFK - CPT
1 stop24h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 15/414:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R18 841
Sun 24/322:15EWR - CPT
2 stops34h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 28/315:20CPT - EWR
2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R19 162
Mon 25/313:45JFK - CPT
1 stop24h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 1/414:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R19 181
Mon 25/310:50IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/413:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R19 200
Sun 24/322:15EWR - CPT
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 28/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops36h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R19 388
Mon 25/313:45JFK - CPT
1 stop24h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 1/414:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R19 464

One-way flights to Cape Town

Explore one-way flight options to Cape Town for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
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Mon 25/320:20ATL - CPT
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3R10 090
Wed 24/413:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R10 109
Mon 25/320:20ATL - CPT
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3R10 260
Mon 29/413:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R10 392
Sun 24/320:20ATL - CPT
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3R10 524
Sat 27/412:00IAD - CPT
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3R10 656
Mon 1/413:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R10 750
Wed 17/413:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R10 769
Sun 7/415:09EWR - CPT
3 stops59h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3R10 845

Direct flights to Cape Town

Wed 11/920:15EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/919:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3R26 631
Mon 8/418:45IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/420:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R26 631
Sun 14/420:40EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/419:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R27 574
Thu 22/818:35IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/820:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R27 574
Mon 13/518:45IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/520:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R28 517
Wed 17/420:40EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/519:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R29 460
Thu 28/318:35IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/420:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R29 460
Fri 24/520:25EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/619:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R31 346
Mon 13/518:45IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/520:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R31 346

Find flights to Cape Town within your budget

Locate flights to Cape Town that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

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Budget

R15 126 - R24 801

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Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/5

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/5

2 stops34h 40m

R15 126

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/4

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/5

1 stop38h 35m

R15 880

Los AngelesCape Town Intl

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 5/5

1 stop37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/6

1 stop33h 55m

R16 578

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/4

2 stops42h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/4

1 stop38h 35m

R17 653

Los AngelesCape Town Intl

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 31/8

2 stops51h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/9

1 stop31h 35m

R19 445

Los AngelesCape Town Intl

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 21/5

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/6

1 stop31h 35m

R20 671

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCape Town Intl

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 13/9

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/9

1 stop33h 10m

R21 463

Los AngelesCape Town Intl

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sat 4/5

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/5

1 stop33h 26m

R22 236

Los AngelesCape Town Intl

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 15/4

2 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/4

2 stops38h 20m

R24 801

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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Cape Town is currently R10 488 while a return flight costs R19 317. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cape Town (average of R103). Flying to Cape Town in December will prove the most costly (average of R142). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R2 018

February

R2 282

March

R2 546

April

R2 508

May

R2 018

June

R1 943

July

R2 207

August

R2 244

September

R2 320

October

R2 263

November

R2 169

December

R2 678

Peak season:

Since Cape Town enjoys year-round mild temperatures, you might be able to find a great deal on flights to Cape Town with a bit of planning and some flexibility. Flights to and from Cape Town are generally at their most expensive from November through January since this is the city’s peak tourism season. Over Easter, which falls in April, you may be able to find a cheap flight to Cape Town, but only if you’re booking your tickets as far along in advance as possible. If you’re keen on joining the crowds and don’t mind paying a little more for flights and accommodation, January can be the perfect time to visit Cape Town since you’ll have the opportunity of partying up a storm at the Second New Year Parade, a colorful and truly authentic local festival. Another reason why you might want to consider flying to Cape Town in January is to witness the action that takes place each year at the Kenilworth Racecourse which showcases equestrian expertise and some serious fashion trends!

Off season:

If you’re not a crowd-loving traveler, the months of February, March, and October might be ideal for you to take a cheap flight to Cape Town. During these off season months, crowds thin out considerably in the city and the weather is also delightful. You may be able to pick up cheap flight deals to Cape Town by making your bookings for off season flights about two or three weeks ahead of your travel dates.

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Some great bargains can be found on cheap flights to Cape Town if you do your admin during the months of June and July. When booking you flight tickets during the winter months of June through August and even in the month of November, you may be able to land a great deal. One of the best ways of ensuring you have a shot of scoring a bargain on flights to Cape Town is by being flexible with your travel dates. Keep in mind that if you’re aiming at visiting Cape Town during January, you’ll have to book your flight tickets as far along in advance as possible just to avoid the risk of overpaying for late bookings.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair, Airlink and South African to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,1
Very Good
105 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,9
Good
236 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Dominated by the majestic backdrop of the iconic Table Mountain (pretty much from every angle of the city), Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most visited and most captivating destinations. The city offers visitors the opportunity of submerging themselves in a beautiful mash of cultures, and with the laid-back vibe in the air, you might find that getting around to seeing all the “must see sights” here, is something that happens at a slow and steady pace. With a sense of magic extending well beyond the city limits, Cape Town might be the one place you’ll end up never wanting to leave!

What is good to know if travelling to Cape Town?

  • If you’re a budget-conscious traveler who’d like to see and do as much as possible while you’re in Cape Town (without breaking the bank), go ahead and check out our top recommendations for things to do in the city for R200 or less!
  • Cape Town has a hot and happening food scene, which means that any visitor to the city should at least consider swinging by one of the Mother City’s many fantastic markets!
  • Cape Town is a visually-appealing destination, but there’s more to discover than meets the eye. Why not consider undertaking an incredible (and perhaps thrilling) adventure while you’re visiting Cape Town?
  • If you feel like exploring the landscapes surrounding Cape Town, you’re in luck! The Mother City offers some great day-trip opportunities for its visitors!
  • How long is the flight to Cape Town ?

    Johannesburg to Cape Town 2 hours, 10 minutes Durban to Cape Town 2 hours, 10 minutes Bloemfontein to Cape Town 1 hour, 40 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to Cape Town ?

    There are a plethora of airlines which operate flights to and from Cape Town, but generally speaking, carriers such as South African Airlink, South African Airways, British Airways, Kulula, and Mango are the most popular airlines that are being used for cheap flights to this city. You’d be doing yourself a favor by deciding whether or not more reasonable price on flight tickets ranks higher up on your needs list when compared to something such as more onboard comfort. A budget option compared to a comfier experience will ultimately be what differentiates these airlines from each other, and what will help you pick the right carrier for your needs.

  • How to get from the airport to the city center?

    Cape Town International Airport lies 20 kilometers outside of the city center, and there are a few ways in which you can get to the heart of the city once you’ve arrived at the airport. You can make use of metered taxis, but if you’re on a tight budget, why not consider using the MyCiti bus? This bus service is one of the most cost-effective ways of getting from the airport to the city and departs every 20 minutes or so.

  • What does CPT mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CPT flight.

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

    If you book a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into 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. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl should be relatively easy as there are 80 daily flights from 10 different airlines.

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