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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Europe from R3 856

CPT — MAD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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 555
Sun 8/1113:50 -
1 stop15h 45m
Tue 24/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 26/10R10 621
Fri 6/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sun 22/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 29/10R10 671
Mon 7/1213:50 -
1 stop15h 45m
Wed 13/123:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 26/10R10 704
Sun 1/1112:35 -
1 stop29h 05m
Mon 16/1113:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 28/10R10 721
Wed 18/1119:25 -
1 stop15h 55m
Wed 25/1120:10 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 28/10R10 738
Tue 17/1112:35 -
1 stop22h 45m
Tue 24/1120:10 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 26/10R10 754
Tue 24/1112:35 -
1 stop22h 45m
Sat 5/1220:10 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 29/10R10 788
Fri 30/1012:35 -
1 stop22h 45m
Tue 3/1120:10 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 30/10R10 837
Mon 26/1015:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sun 8/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 25/10R10 854
Sun 22/1113:50 -
1 stop15h 45m
Sun 29/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 28/10R10 871
Fri 6/1119:25 -
1 stop22h 15m
Sat 21/1120:10 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 26/10R10 987

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Europe

Round-trip from

R10 605

One-way from

R3 856

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 281

Good round-trip deal

R11 741 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 840 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Europe
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 5/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R22 497 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 784 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Europe.
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Cape TownDublin

CPT Cape Town Intl - DUB Dublin

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

23:10-17:15

1 stop20h 05m

Dublin

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 039

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

11:30-10:25

1 stop23h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 405

Cape TownParis

CPT Cape Town Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

11:30-8:30

1 stop22h 00m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 438

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:35-12:20

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 668

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/1

6:00-5:30

2 stops24h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 100

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/3

18:10-17:40

2 stops48h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 183

Cape TownParis

CPT Cape Town Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

12:35-6:35

1 stop19h 00m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 266

Cape TownLisbon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

23:10-10:00

1 stop36h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 266

Cape TownParis

CPT Cape Town Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

11:30-20:25

1 stop33h 55m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 333

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

12:35-5:55

1 stop19h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 350

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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 R12 948). Flying from Cape Town to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 059). 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
3 686 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
3 686 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
3 686 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
4 461 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
3 712 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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
8 277 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

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 Ethiopian Air, TAAG, and Emirates fly from Cape Town to Europe in about 14h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 35m. The distance from Cape Town to Europe is about 8575 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 673. Qatar Airways flights start at R3 330 while deals on Norse Atlantic UK start at R3 361 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 - Istanbul, 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 R12 948). Flying from Cape Town to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 059). 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 196AverageR13 130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR5 381AverageR13 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 090AverageR12 958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR7 223AverageR11 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR7 576AverageR11 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 998AverageR9 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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KLMCheapestR9 120AverageR15 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 733AverageR14 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR10 002AverageR14 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 088AverageR15 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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