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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Europe from R3 872

CPT — MAD
Dec 2 — Dec 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Europe

Thu 5/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sat 21/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 29/10R10 598
Fri 6/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sun 22/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 30/10R10 632
Tue 1/1215:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Tue 8/1223:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 28/10R10 665
Sat 7/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sun 22/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 31/10R10 682
Sat 14/110:55 -
1 stop14h 00m
Sun 29/1113:05 -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 1/11R10 682
Sun 1/1112:35 -
1 stop29h 05m
Mon 16/1113:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 28/10R10 765
Wed 18/1119:25 -
1 stop15h 55m
Wed 25/1120:10 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 28/10R10 782
Wed 18/1117:15 -
Nonstop11h 15m
Tue 24/112:00 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 1/11R10 798
Sun 15/1112:35 -
1 stop29h 05m
Mon 30/1113:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 2/11R10 815
Fri 30/1012:35 -
1 stop22h 45m
Tue 3/1120:10 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 30/10R10 882
Sun 22/1113:50 -
1 stop15h 45m
Sun 29/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 28/10R10 915
Mon 7/1211:30 -
1 stop25h 30m
Sun 7/318:35 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 29/10R11 032

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Europe

Round-trip from

R10 632

One-way from

R3 872

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 803

Good round-trip deal

R11 284 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 393 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/12-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Europe
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 1/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R22 249 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 803 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Europe.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Europe.
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Cape TownDublin

CPT Cape Town Intl - DUB Dublin

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

11:30-10:10

1 stop24h 40m

Dublin

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 289

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

11:30-21:15

Nonstop11h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 890

Cape TownLisbon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

11:30-19:40

2 stops34h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 090

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

19:25-13:40

1 stop19h 15m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 808

Cape TownLisbon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

23:10-6:50

3 stops57h 40m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 825

Cape TownParis

CPT Cape Town Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

11:30-16:00

1 stop29h 30m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 025

Cape TownAthens

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

23:55-9:15

2 stops57h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 059

Cape TownParis

CPT Cape Town Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

18:10-6:45

2 stops37h 35m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 426

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/1

18:10-7:00

2 stops37h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 426

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

18:30-20:00

1 stop27h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 509

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Europe from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Europe

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Europe (average of R13 002). Flying from Cape Town to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 155). 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 CPT to EU?

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

How often are flights from Cape Town to Europe delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Europe have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 186 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

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

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Europe may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Europe by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 683 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 683 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 683 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 683 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 683 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 714 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 683 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 278 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 683 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Cape Town to Europe, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city.

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

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air fly from Cape Town to Europe in about 14h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 05m. The distance from Cape Town to Europe is about 8010 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 684. Qatar Airways flights start at R3 343 while deals on Norse Atlantic UK start at R3 376 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Cape Town to Europe, consider Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow, Cape Town Intl - Frankfurt am Main or Cape Town Intl - London Gatwick, as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Europe (average of R13 002). Flying from Cape Town to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 155). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Europe

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR4 213AverageR12 921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR5 403AverageR13 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 119AverageR12 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR7 253AverageR11 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR7 554AverageR11 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 035AverageR9 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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KLMCheapestR9 158AverageR15 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 773AverageR14 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR10 075AverageR14 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 129AverageR15 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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