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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Europe from R3 882

CPT — MAD
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Europe

Sun 8/1115:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Sat 21/1114:25 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 6/11R9 664
Wed 11/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Tue 24/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 4/11R10 374
Sat 7/1113:50 -
1 stop15h 45m
Fri 20/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 6/11R10 473
Sun 15/1112:35 -
1 stop29h 05m
Mon 30/1113:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 3/11R10 556
Sun 8/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sun 15/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 3/11R10 556
Fri 6/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sun 22/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 3/11R10 589
Sun 8/1115:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sat 21/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 6/11R10 622
Sat 7/110:55 -
1 stop14h 00m
Sun 22/1113:05 -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 3/11R10 622
Tue 1/120:55 -
1 stop14h 00m
Tue 8/128:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 3/11R10 639
Mon 30/110:55 -
1 stop14h 00m
Tue 8/128:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 5/11R10 688
Sun 8/1119:25 -
1 stop22h 15m
Mon 23/1113:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 2/11R10 705
Wed 18/1117:15 -
Nonstop11h 15m
Tue 24/112:00 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 4/11R10 721

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Europe

Round-trip from

R10 556

One-way from

R3 882

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 662

Good round-trip deal

R11 037 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 219 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 20/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Europe
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 7/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R21 787 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 745 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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Cape TownDublin

CPT Cape Town Intl - DUB Dublin

CPTDUB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

11:30-8:35

1 stop23h 05m

Dublin

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 998

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 279

Cape TownZurich

CPT Cape Town Intl - ZRH Zurich

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

11:20-9:15

1 stop22h 55m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 559

Cape TownLisbon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

11:30-19:10

2 stops57h 40m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 923

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 939

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

23:55-8:45

1 stop33h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 989

Cape TownLisbon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

23:10-21:15

2 stops48h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 253

Cape TownRome

CPT Cape Town Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

CPTFCO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/12

13:25-15:45

3 stops51h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 270

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/3

12:35-12:20

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 633

Cape TownAthens

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

0:55-21:00

1 stop20h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 666

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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 918). Flying from Cape Town to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 000). 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
3 691 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
3 691 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 691 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 691 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
3 711 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 691 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
7,4
Good
4 470 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 691 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
8 283 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 691 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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

  • 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, KLM, and Qatar Airways fly from Cape Town to Europe in about 22h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 40m. 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 656. Qatar Airways flights start at R3 309 while deals on Norse Atlantic UK start at R3 344 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 - Munich Franz Josef Strauss, 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 918). Flying from Cape Town to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 000). 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 170AverageR12 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR5 348AverageR13 043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 047AverageR12 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR7 179AverageR11 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR7 532AverageR11 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 942AverageR9 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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KLMCheapestR9 064AverageR15 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 673AverageR14 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 836AverageR14 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR9 972AverageR14 077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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