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Cheap flights from Europe to Cape Town from R5 678

MAD — CPT
Nov 16 — Nov 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Europe to Cape Town

Tue 1/1214:50 -
1 stop15h 45m
Tue 15/129:20 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 12/10R11 110
Fri 20/1110:50 -
1 stop35h 10m
Sat 5/120:55 -
1 stop37h 40m
Deal found 15/10R11 291
Fri 4/1211:00 -
1 stop22h 45m
Wed 3/218:35 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 16/10R11 307
Mon 16/1119:20 -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 14/1217:15 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 15/10R11 389
Sun 25/1019:20 -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 9/1117:15 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 16/10R11 422
Tue 1/127:05 -
1 stop26h 40m
Sun 20/1215:40 -
2 stops18h 55m
Deal found 16/10R11 455
Sat 28/1118:25 -
1 stop27h 15m
Sat 19/128:30 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 16/10R11 538
Tue 17/116:35 -
1 stop15h 25m
Mon 30/1117:15 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 16/10R11 554
Mon 30/1114:35 -
1 stop20h 30m
Mon 7/1217:15 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 16/10R11 587
Mon 30/1117:35 -
2 stops22h 45m
Wed 9/128:30 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 15/10R11 636
Sat 28/116:35 -
1 stop15h 25m
Thu 3/1217:15 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 17/10R11 636
Sat 14/1121:35 -
1 stop14h 25m
Tue 24/1115:10 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 14/10R11 653

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Round-trip from

R11 110

One-way from

R5 678

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 829

Good round-trip deal

R10 868 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 985 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 1/12-15/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Europe to Cape Town
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SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 10/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 00m total
  • Europe to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 565 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Fri 22/1

8:05-13:25

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 139

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Fri 6/11

8:05-13:25

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 172

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 21/1

12:10-7:35

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 238

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 10/3

18:35-7:35

1 stop35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 238

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sun 10/1

18:35-7:35

1 stop35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 254

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 14/1

12:10-7:35

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 254

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sat 23/1

17:15-10:35

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 485

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 27/10

8:05-23:35

2 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 501

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 11/1

12:10-7:40

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 649

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 12/1

12:10-7:35

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 666

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Best time to book a flight from Europe to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Europe with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Europe to Cape Town

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Cape Town (average of R14 122). Flying from Europe to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 627). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EU to CPT?

When flying from Europe to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Europe to Cape Town delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Europe and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Europe to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Europe to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Europe to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 22 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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from Europe 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 456 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Ethiopian Air
7,1
Good
1 045 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 278 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Condor
6,6
Okay
620 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Europe to Cape Town.

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

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, SWISS, and Norse Atlantic UK fly from Europe to Cape Town in about 11h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 30m. The distance from Europe to Cape Town is about 9637 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 030 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Norse Atlantic UK from R4 667 and Hahn Air from R5 524 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Europe to Cape Town?

    Most travellers choose Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl or Munich Franz Josef Strauss - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route from Europe to Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Europe 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 Europe to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Cape Town (average of R14 122). Flying from Europe to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 627). 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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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Somerset West
Franschhoek
Gordon's Bay
Hermanus
Simon's Town
Wellington
Porterville
Atlantis

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Top 10 airlines flying from Europe to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 344AverageR14 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR5 819AverageR17 139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 565AverageR16 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 153AverageR17 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IberiaCheapestR9 247AverageR15 758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 717AverageR19 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 776AverageR16 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 533AverageR10 701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 965AverageR16 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR11 198AverageR15 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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