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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

CPT — REK
Oct 12 — Oct 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 12 September 2025.

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August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 193
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R36 250 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 517 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Reykjavik

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Reykjavik. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Reykjavik, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at midday.

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 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andTurkish Airlines 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
3 334 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 968 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
7 409 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
7 361 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at R12 656, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R16 267 and R18 397, respectively. Users have found that KLM is 34% 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 12 September 2025.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Discover the top 3 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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR12 656AverageR19 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 267AverageR17 672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 397AverageR23 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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