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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik from R15 609

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — REK
Feb 23 — Mar 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Reykjavik. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 January 2026.

Thu 21/518:50
CPT
-
KEF
1 stop16h 50m
British Airways
Mon 25/510:40
KEF
-
CPT
1 stop22h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 21/1R15 609
Tue 17/323:45
CPT
-
KEF
1 stop36h 40m
KLM
Thu 2/419:15
KEF
-
CPT
2 stops24h 30m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R16 802
Tue 17/315:55
CPT
-
KEF
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/49:15
KEF
-
CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R16 882

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Reykjavik (REK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 January 2026.

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R15 609

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November

Average price

R17 173
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 21/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Reykjavik
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 983 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Mon 25/5

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

R15 609

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

23:45-10:25

1 stop36h 40m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 2/4

19:15-21:45

2 stops24h 30m

R16 802

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

15:55-13:05

2 stops23h 10m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 2/4

9:15-9:30

2 stops46h 15m

R16 882

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Deals found on 21/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Reykjavik on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 202.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 31m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 13m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reykjavik

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reykjavik. 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 Reykjavik. Reviews last updated 24 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andLufthansa from Cape Town to Reykjavik have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
3 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
1 443 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 744 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
7 694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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 Reykjavik. 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 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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

    Airlines like British Airways fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik in about 16h 50m. 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Reykjavik round-trip?

    Currently priced at R13 033, KLM will fly you from Cape Town to Reykjavik and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on British Airways for as low as R14 967. Users have found that KLM is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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Fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 January 2026.
British Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Reykjavik
Lufthansa flights from Cape Town Intl to Reykjavik
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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik. 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 24 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR13 033AverageR18 134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 967AverageR16 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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