Question 1

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 85 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.

Question 2

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

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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 73 daily flights from 9 different airlines.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

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

Question 5

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

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Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost R908, while return flights cost around R1 236.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

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A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around R2 631, however they can be found for as little as R1 236.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Port Elizabeth offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 20 minutes).

Question 8

Which airport is closest to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens?

Accepted Answer

f being close to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens is important to you, you’ll want to land at Cape Town Intl Airport.

Question 9

Does Cape Town Intl have car hire?

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

Question 10

Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

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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).

Question 11

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town are FlySafair, South African and Airlink.

Question 13

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 2 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 14

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

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The most flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town are scheduled on a Friday (95 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (55 on average).

Question 15

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town are Airlink, Cemair and Lift.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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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).

Return from	R2 174
One-way from	R1 449
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R2 372

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