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Cheap flights from Europe to Cape Town from R6 473

MAD — CPT
Dec 14 — Dec 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Europe to Cape Town

Tue 8/1211:00 -
1 stop22h 45m
Wed 20/118:35 -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 9/11R11 665
Mon 30/1116:35 -
1 stop17h 10m
Wed 16/1218:35 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 11/11R11 767
Sun 29/116:00 -
1 stop15h 40m
Fri 11/127:30 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 14/11R11 800
Wed 2/1220:00 -
1 stop33h 25m
Sun 13/128:30 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 9/11R11 817
Thu 19/1112:40 -
1 stop16h 45m
Wed 2/128:30 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 14/11R11 834
Thu 26/1110:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Wed 9/128:30 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 12/11R11 851
Mon 23/1111:00 -
1 stop22h 45m
Mon 7/1218:35 -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 9/11R11 885
Sat 21/116:50 -
1 stop22h 35m
Sun 29/110:30 -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 12/11R11 901
Sat 28/1118:25 -
1 stop27h 15m
Fri 11/127:30 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 10/11R11 918
Tue 17/116:50 -
1 stop22h 35m
Sun 29/110:30 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 11/11R11 969
Wed 2/126:00 -
1 stop15h 40m
Sun 13/128:30 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 12/11R11 986
Mon 30/1114:25 -
1 stop22h 35m
Mon 14/1211:30 -
2 stops45h 40m
Deal found 12/11R12 019

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Round-trip from

R11 665

One-way from

R6 473

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 537

Good round-trip deal

R11 131 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 949 or less
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  • 8/12-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • Europe to Cape Town
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15/2-31/12
  • 15/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • Europe to Cape Town
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DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 24/2

8:05-13:25

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 490

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 24/2

18:35-7:35

1 stop35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 625

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 11/3

12:10-7:35

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 676

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 21/1

7:45-17:25

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 046

BrusselsCape Town

BRU Brussels Bruxelles-National - CPT Cape Town Intl

BRUCPT

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Tue 9/2

9:55-21:15

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 080

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 11/1

12:10-7:35

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 198

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 24/2

18:15-7:35

2 stops35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 198

DublinCape Town

DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 20/4

21:45-17:20

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 215

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/2

14:20-13:00

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 653

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/2

14:20-14:10

1 stop23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 653

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 531). Flying from Europe to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 185). 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 78 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
1 597 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
1 597 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 597 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
4 465 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 597 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
7,2
Good
1 048 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 597 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
8 295 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 597 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 279 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 597 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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 Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from Europe to Cape Town in about 15h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 50m. The distance from Europe to Cape Town is about 9387 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 R3 051 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Norse Atlantic UK from R4 664 and Lufthansa from R5 665 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 531). Flying from Europe to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 185). 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
Gordon's Bay
Somerset West
Franschhoek
Hermanus
Simon's Town
Wellington
Porterville
Atlantis

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Top 10 airlines flying from Europe to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 474AverageR13 875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 773AverageR17 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 075AverageR17 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 375AverageR17 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IberiaCheapestR9 471AverageR17 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 953AverageR19 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 788AverageR10 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 445AverageR20 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR11 470AverageR15 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 553AverageR18 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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