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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Europe from R3 560

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CPH
Dec 22 — Dec 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 November 2025.

Wed 17/128:45CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 10/217:15LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 22/11R10 924
Fri 28/119:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Fri 5/1220:05LHR - CPT
1 stop33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 21/11R10 976
Sat 22/119:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Fri 5/1213:40AMS - CPT
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11R11 080
Fri 28/1114:15CPT - LGW
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1218:40LGW - CPT
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R11 184
Fri 28/1114:15CPT - LHR
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1218:40LHR - CPT
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R11 202
Mon 24/119:30CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 35mLufthansa
Sun 7/127:40LHR - CPT
1 stop22h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11R11 219
Mon 24/119:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Sun 7/1213:40AMS - CPT
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 22/11R11 219
Sun 23/119:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Sat 6/1213:40AMS - CPT
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11R11 236
Mon 24/119:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Mon 1/1218:30LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 22/11R11 254
Thu 20/1119:50CPT - MUC
1 stop26h 15mCondor
Mon 24/1117:30MUC - CPT
1 stop16h 15mCondor
Deal found 20/11R11 306
Sun 23/119:30CPT - CDG
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Sat 6/1214:40CDG - CPT
2 stops16h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 22/11R11 323
Sat 22/119:30CPT - CDG
2 stops23h 30mLufthansa
Fri 5/1211:15CDG - CPT
2 stops19h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11R11 410

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated 22 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 420

One-way from

R3 560

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 938

Good round-trip deal

R8 798 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 097 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/2-6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Europe
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 1/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R23 558 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 892 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Europe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
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Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

13:40-21:55

1 stop31h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 29/1

16:25-11:40

1 stop20h 15m

R11 132

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

12:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 10/12

21:20-14:35

2 stops18h 15m

R11 271

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:50-5:00

1 stop14h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 16/3

23:55-13:00

1 stop14h 05m

R11 410

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

15:25-11:35

2 stops20h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 19/5

12:25-13:45

2 stops25h 20m

R11 445

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

9:25-21:40

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

13:45-7:30

1 stop15h 45m

R11 462

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

15:55-22:50

2 stops31h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 3/3

10:40-7:30

1 stop19h 50m

R11 653

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

13:40-14:25

1 stop23h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 9/2

20:05-11:40

1 stop16h 35m

R11 896

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

13:40-14:25

1 stop23h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 25/3

20:05-16:45

1 stop21h 40m

R11 896

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

13:40-21:55

1 stop31h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 26/3

20:05-11:40

1 stop16h 35m

R11 896

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

18:30-18:30

1 stop23h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 23/3

23:40-16:45

1 stop18h 05m

R11 896

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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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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Europe (average of R7 120). Flying from Cape Town to Europe in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 358). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Cape Town to Europe by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Europe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Europe. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Europe flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Europe. Reviews last updated 22 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways 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
3 423 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 423 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
7,7
Good
1 418 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
7,4
Good
3 664 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
7,3
Good
4 048 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 535 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Europe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Emirates, Ethiopian Air, and SWISS fly from Cape Town to Europe in about 14h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 05m. The distance from Cape Town to Europe is about 8425 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 Norse Atlantic UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 560. Condor flights start at R5 245 while deals on Emirates start at R6 651 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 - Frankfurt am Main, Cape Town Intl - London Heathrow or Cape Town Intl - London Stansted, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Europe (average of R7 120). Flying from Cape Town to Europe in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 358). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Europe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 244AverageR12 504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR7 335AverageR11 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CondorCheapestR7 719AverageR13 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 908AverageR14 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 166AverageR14 040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR9 788AverageR14 355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 791AverageR13 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAAGCheapestR10 075AverageR14 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 991AverageR13 452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 000AverageR16 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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