How long is the flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

Airlines like Emirates fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik in about 36h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Cape Town and Reykjavik are separated by a distance of 11468 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Reykjavik ranges from 40.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Reykjavik when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Reykjavik, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 11.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to REK?

When flying from Cape Town to Reykjavik, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Reykjavik from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Reykjavik should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Reykjavik from 0 different airlines.

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

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

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

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Wed 18/1113:35 -

2 stops36h 15m

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1 stop17h 45m

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1 stop16h 20m

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Round-trip from	R18 851
One-way from	R5 864
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R19 083

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18/11-22/11
4 total stops
62h 10m total
Cape Town to Reykjavik

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Mon 21/12

11:30-11:30

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9:30-19:20

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19:10-14:25

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Wed 18/11

13:35-23:50

2 stops36h 15m

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7:40-11:35

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R18 851

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20:00-23:50

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12:35-14:10

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Fri 26/3

22:10-15:05

1 stop18h 55m

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10:20-11:00

1 stop22h 40m

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik (average of R14 594). Flying from Cape Town to Reykjavik in July is currently the most expensive (average of R32 020). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Reykjavik on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R18 499.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 19m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reykjavik

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Anonymous,May 2025

CPT - LHR

Rude hostesses who didn’t care at all about passengers’ needs. Terrible quality of food (we even found a stone in our salad which damaged our teeth) Small space for legs and very Uncomfortable seats (we could barely move) Awful pillows provided: small and dirty Not an inclusive airline at all when it comes to dietary requirements: Total Absence of dairy free options for snacks and milk .

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?
Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Reykjavik from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Reykjavik should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Reykjavik from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik?
Airlines like Emirates fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik in about 36h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Cape Town and Reykjavik are separated by a distance of 11468 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Reykjavik flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik (average of R14 594). Flying from Cape Town to Reykjavik in July is currently the most expensive (average of R32 020). 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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