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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Cape Town from R5 397

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — CPT
Mar 1 — Mar 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Delhi to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2026.

Fri 20/39:35
DEL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 29/313:50
CPT
-
DEL
1 stop32h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R10 778
Sun 7/69:35
DEL
-
CPT
1 stop32h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 17/615:25
CPT
-
DEL
1 stop30h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R10 982
Wed 4/39:55
DEL
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/312:35
CPT
-
DEL
1 stop16h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R11 077
Wed 25/29:55
DEL
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/312:35
CPT
-
DEL
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R11 124
Wed 4/39:55
DEL
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/312:35
CPT
-
DEL
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R11 171
Fri 20/39:55
DEL
-
CPT
1 stop35h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 29/319:30
CPT
-
DEL
1 stop16h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R11 376
Wed 4/317:30
DEL
-
CPT
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/312:35
CPT
-
DEL
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R11 565
Wed 25/26:05
DEL
-
CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/312:35
CPT
-
DEL
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1R11 690
Sun 15/39:55
DEL
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/312:35
CPT
-
DEL
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R11 722

Find flight deals from New Delhi to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 30 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 778

One-way from

R5 397

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R17 103
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 55m total
  • New Delhi to Cape Town
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22/3
  • 22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • New Delhi to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R29 927 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 461 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 New Delhi to Cape Town 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 30 January 2026.
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New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 20/3

9:35-13:00

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

13:50-1:20

1 stop32h 00m

R10 778

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 7/6

9:35-14:35

1 stop32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

15:25-1:20

1 stop30h 25m

R10 982

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/3

9:55-17:30

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

12:35-8:30

1 stop16h 25m

R11 077

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 25/2

9:55-17:30

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

12:35-14:55

1 stop22h 50m

R11 124

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/3

9:55-17:30

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

12:35-14:55

1 stop22h 50m

R11 171

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 20/3

9:55-17:25

1 stop35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

19:30-15:00

1 stop16h 00m

R11 376

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/3

17:30-17:30

2 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

12:35-15:20

2 stops23h 15m

R11 565

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 25/2

6:05-13:00

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

12:35-8:30

1 stop16h 25m

R11 690

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 15/3

9:55-17:30

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

12:35-14:55

1 stop22h 50m

R11 722

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 22/3

8:35-13:00

2 stops55h 55m

R5 397

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Delhi to Cape Town. 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 New Delhi to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Cape Town (average of R9 897). Flying from New Delhi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 547). 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 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 30 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from New Delhi to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
955 reviews
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Crew

7,6

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

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With Star we are very happy and we say thank you.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
955 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
955 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

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With Star we are very happy and we say thank you.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from New Delhi to Cape Town?

    Departing from New Delhi to Cape Town will take you 30h 55m. New Delhi and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 9276 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Delhi to Cape Town round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at R12 943, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Delhi to Cape Town.. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to Cape Town 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 New Delhi to Cape Town?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Cape Town (average of R9 897). Flying from New Delhi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 547). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 943AverageR13 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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