How long is the flight from Santiago to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Santiago to Cape Town in 17h 30m. Fly via LATAM Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Santiago to Cape Town is about 7961 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches 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.

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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santiago to Cape Town as you normally would.

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Round-trip from	R14 771
One-way from	R13 285
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R15 405

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SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - CPT Cape Town Intl

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SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Cape Town Intl

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8:40-14:05

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Cape Town Intl

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SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - CPT Cape Town Intl

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SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Cape Town Intl

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9:55-11:15

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SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Cape Town (average of R15 405). Flying from Santiago to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R21 497). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Santiago to Cape Town?

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Santiago to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 355 and R15 572 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 771 on LATAM Airlines (Nov 29–Dec 7).

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How long is the flight from Santiago to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Santiago to Cape Town in 17h 30m. Fly via LATAM Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Santiago to Cape Town is about 7961 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Santiago to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santiago to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santiago to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santiago to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santiago to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santiago 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 Santiago to Cape Town?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Cape Town (average of R15 405). Flying from Santiago to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R21 497). 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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Santiago to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 355 and R15 572 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 771 on LATAM Airlines (Nov 29–Dec 7).