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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Europe from R4 011

CPT — MAD
Dec 11 — Dec 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Europe

Fri 13/1115:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Sat 28/1114:25 -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 9/11R9 387
Fri 13/1115:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Thu 26/1114:25 -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 10/11R9 436
Tue 24/1115:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Sat 28/1114:20 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 7/11R9 452
Fri 27/1113:50 -
1 stop23h 45m
Mon 30/1114:20 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 10/11R9 469
Mon 9/1115:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Mon 23/1114:20 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 8/11R9 518
Sun 8/1115:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Sat 21/1114:25 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 7/11R9 584
Sun 20/1215:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Thu 24/1214:25 -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 10/11R9 699
Fri 18/1213:50 -
1 stop23h 45m
Thu 24/1214:25 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 10/11R10 110
Thu 12/1113:50 -
1 stop15h 45m
Wed 25/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 10/11R10 176
Sun 8/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sat 21/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 7/11R10 258
Fri 13/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Thu 26/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 10/11R10 307
Sun 29/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sat 5/1223:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 10/11R10 406

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Europe

Round-trip from

R9 452

One-way from

R4 011

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 694

Good round-trip deal

R10 983 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 199 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Europe
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 2/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R21 553 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 711 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 258

Cape TownParis

CPT Cape Town Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

23:10-16:00

1 stop17h 50m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 488

Cape TownParis

CPT Cape Town Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

23:55-19:30

1 stop20h 35m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 504

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

11:30-19:40

1 stop33h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 504

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

11:30-15:25

1 stop28h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 570

Cape TownLisbon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

23:10-12:00

2 stops38h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 915

Cape TownAthens

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

23:10-13:50

1 stop38h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 244

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

19:25-13:30

1 stop19h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 869

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

12:35-13:40

1 stop26h 05m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 000

Cape TownAthens

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

0:55-10:45

1 stop33h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 132

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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 855). Flying from Cape Town to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 927). 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, 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
3 694 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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
3 694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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
1 597 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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
4 465 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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
8 283 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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 Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and KLM fly from Cape Town to Europe in about 10h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h. 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 Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 643. Qatar Airways flights start at R3 293 while deals on Norse Atlantic UK start at R3 328 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 - Amsterdam Schiphol, 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 855). Flying from Cape Town to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 927). 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 150AverageR12 727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR5 322AverageR12 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 012AverageR12 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR7 144AverageR11 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR7 496AverageR11 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 899AverageR9 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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KLMCheapestR9 020AverageR15 678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 626AverageR14 341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 789AverageR14 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR9 924AverageR14 009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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