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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Tampa from R11 732

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — TPA
Aug 30 — Sep 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 July 2026.

Tue 13/1020:05
CPT
-
TPA
1 stop27h 41m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 10/1121:25
TPA
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/7R15 228
Fri 9/1020:00
CPT
-
TPA
1 stop30h 23m
United Airlines
Fri 6/118:30
TPA
-
CPT
2 stops26h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/7R16 454
Fri 21/820:00
CPT
-
TPA
2 stops24h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 1/917:23
TPA
-
CPT
2 stops41h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7R16 521
Thu 24/919:50
CPT
-
TPA
1 stop20h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 4/107:00
TPA
-
CPT
1 stop28h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/7R16 587
Fri 18/920:00
CPT
-
TPA
2 stops31h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 3/1011:18
TPA
-
CPT
2 stops22h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7R16 637
Wed 4/119:20
CPT
-
TPA
2 stops42h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1122:05
TPA
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R17 531

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Tampa (TPA). 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 31 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 228

One-way from

R11 732

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R27 092
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 13/10-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 21m total
  • Cape Town to Tampa
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12/9
  • 12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 24m total
  • Cape Town to Tampa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R55 975 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 770 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-20:23

1 stop30h 23m

Tampa

Fri 6/11

8:30-18:00

2 stops26h 30m

R16 454

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

20:00-14:51

2 stops24h 51m

Tampa

Tue 1/9

16:23-17:10

2 stops42h 47m

R16 521
Fastest return journey

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:50-17:43

2 stops27h 53m

Tampa

Sun 4/10

8:15-17:10

1 stop26h 55m

R16 670

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/12

7:55-10:06

2 stops33h 11m

Tampa

Wed 20/1

17:15-5:45

1 stop29h 30m

R17 548
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

13:15-11:39

2 stops52h 24m

R11 732
Fastest single journey

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

23:15-18:33

1 stop25h 18m

R15 493

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

19:40-22:15

3 stops56h 35m

R18 492

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

23:15-18:39

1 stop25h 24m

R20 729

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/7

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Tampa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tampa (average of R12 842). Flying from Cape Town to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R27 092). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Tampa flights typically cost between R12 842 and R19 685 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 228 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 13–Nov 10).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated 31 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Tampa, such as Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 063 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Cape Town to Tampa will take you 30h 23m. The distance from Cape Town to Tampa is about 12646 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 flying from Cape Town to Tampa round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Atlantic (R12 843), and United Airlines (R15 188) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Tampa. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Tampa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Tampa 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 Tampa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tampa (average of R12 842). Flying from Cape Town to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R27 092). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Tampa on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Tampa. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 31 July 2026.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Tampa
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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Tampa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Tampa. 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 31 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 843AverageR15 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 188AverageR17 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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