How long is the flight from South Africa to Cardiff?

Departing from South Africa to Cardiff will take you 42h 45m. South Africa and Cardiff are separated by a distance of 9611 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cardiff ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cardiff when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cardiff, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CWL?

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cardiff from South Africa?

If you book a flight to Cardiff from South Africa, you will be flying to Cardiff Wales, which is the city’s only airport. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is located 14,6 km from the centre of Cardiff.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Cardiff that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Cardiff flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Cardiff?

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Average price	R15 995

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Cardiff?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cardiff (average of R15 288). Flying from South Africa to Cardiff in January is currently the most expensive (average of R24 823). 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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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cardiff from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Cardiff from South Africa, you will be flying to Cardiff Wales, which is the city’s only airport. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is located 14,6 km from the centre of Cardiff.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Cardiff?
Departing from South Africa to Cardiff will take you 42h 45m. South Africa and Cardiff are separated by a distance of 9611 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Cardiff that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Cardiff flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Cardiff?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Cardiff.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Cardiff?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Cardiff 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 South Africa to Cardiff?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cardiff (average of R15 288). Flying from South Africa to Cardiff in January is currently the most expensive (average of R24 823). 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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