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

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 51m.

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

Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Tampa on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 58m.

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 497.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Tampa?

Departing from Cape Town to Tampa will take you 21h 48m. 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 (R15 141), United Airlines (R15 778), and KLM (R16 212) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Tampa. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Tampa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Tampa flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 41.0 - 198.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 198.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 41.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Tampa?

British Airways, KLM and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Tampa.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Tampa?

Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 27% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Tampa?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Tampa from Cape Town. Users have commonly found prices around R19 457 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R15 704. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

R12 511+ Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Tampa

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Tampa

Round-trip from	R16 867
One-way from	R12 511
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 741

United Airlines
30/10-6/11
2 total stops
41h 46m total
Cape Town to Tampa

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Turkish Airlines
17/10
2 total stops
32h 27m total
Cape Town to Tampa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 021 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 783 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/1021:30CPT - TPA

1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1119:05TPA - CPT

2 stops34h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9R16 763

Thu 30/1020:50CPT - TPA

2 stops30h 38mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1113:40TPA - CPT

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 867

Thu 30/1021:30CPT - TPA

2 stops29h 59mDelta

Thu 6/1113:59TPA - CPT

2 stops22h 16mDelta

Deal found 15/9R16 953

Tue 28/1020:50CPT - TPA

2 stops27h 00mDelta

Tue 4/1119:05TPA - CPT

2 stops34h 00mDelta

Deal found 13/9R17 595

Sun 16/1123:45CPT - TPA

1 stop24h 05mDelta

Mon 15/1220:00TPA - CPT

1 stop42h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/9R24 172

Mon 17/1121:30CPT - TPA

1 stop23h 27mDelta

Mon 15/1220:00TPA - CPT

1 stop42h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/9R24 189

Wed 19/117:55CPT - TPA

2 stops33h 10mDelta

Mon 15/1220:00TPA - CPT

1 stop42h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/9R24 346

Sat 22/1120:50CPT - TPA

2 stops27h 00mDelta

Mon 15/1220:00TPA - CPT

1 stop42h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/9R24 519

Wed 19/1120:50CPT - TPA

1 stop22h 24mUnited Airlines

Mon 15/1213:40TPA - CPT

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R26 428

Sun 16/1120:50CPT - TPA

2 stops27h 23mUnited Airlines

Mon 15/128:31TPA - CPT

2 stops24h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R26 497

Best flights from Cape Town to Tampa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Tampa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Sat 14/319:50CPT - TPA

1 stop21h 48mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/57:15TPA - CPT

2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R20 806

Sun 16/1123:45CPT - TPA

1 stop24h 05mDelta

Mon 15/1220:00TPA - CPT

1 stop42h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/9R24 172

Thu 20/1121:30CPT - TPA

1 stop28h 33mDelta

Mon 15/1220:00TPA - CPT

1 stop42h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/9R24 189

Sun 16/1120:50CPT - TPA

1 stop25h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 16/129:00TPA - CPT

2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R26 497

Sat 22/1123:45CPT - TPA

1 stop24h 05mDelta

Mon 15/1220:00TPA - CPT

1 stop42h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/9R25 942

Fri 21/1120:50CPT - TPA

2 stops24h 08mUnited Airlines

Tue 16/129:00TPA - CPT

2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R26 497

Tue 18/1120:50CPT - TPA

2 stops26h 01mUnited Airlines

Tue 16/129:00TPA - CPT

2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R26 497

Wed 19/1120:50CPT - TPA

1 stop22h 24mUnited Airlines

Sun 21/129:28TPA - CPT

2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R26 497

Sun 16/1120:50CPT - TPA

2 stops27h 23mUnited Airlines

Mon 15/128:31TPA - CPT

2 stops24h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R26 497

Mon 17/1120:50CPT - TPA

2 stops25h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 16/129:00TPA - CPT

2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R26 497

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Tampa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Tampa. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 30/1020:50CPT - TPA

2 stops30h 38mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1113:40TPA - CPT

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 867

Thu 30/1021:30CPT - TPA

2 stops29h 59mDelta

Thu 6/1113:59TPA - CPT

2 stops22h 16mDelta

Deal found 15/9R16 953

Thu 30/1017:15CPT - TPA

2 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1120:27TPA - CPT

3 stops35h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R31 478

One-way flights from Cape Town to Tampa
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Tampa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Fri 17/1016:35CPT - TPA

2 stops32h 27mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/9R12 511

Fri 17/1020:05CPT - TPA

1 stop19h 42mDelta

Deal found 15/9R16 363

Fri 17/1014:35CPT - TPA

3 stops30h 41mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9R20 198

Sat 11/1015:30CPT - TPA

3 stops51h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R46 106

Sat 11/1023:15CPT - TPA

1 stop45h 20mKLM

Deal found 13/9R87 648

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CPT - TPA

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Mon 4/5

7:15-15:20

2 stops26h 05m

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CPTTPA

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23:45-16:50

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20:00-21:55

1 stop42h 55m

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Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

21:30-19:03

1 stop28h 33m

Tampa

Mon 15/12

20:00-21:55

1 stop42h 55m

R24 189

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

23:45-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

Tampa

Mon 15/12

20:00-21:55

1 stop42h 55m

R25 942

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

20:50-15:17

1 stop25h 27m

Tampa

Tue 16/12

9:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

R26 497

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

20:50-13:58

2 stops24h 08m

Tampa

Tue 16/12

9:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

R26 497

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

20:50-15:51

2 stops26h 01m

Tampa

Tue 16/12

9:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

R26 497

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

20:50-12:14

1 stop22h 24m

Tampa

Sun 21/12

9:28-18:00

2 stops25h 32m

R26 497

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

20:50-17:13

2 stops27h 23m

Tampa

Mon 15/12

8:31-16:10

2 stops24h 39m

R26 497

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

20:50-15:17

2 stops25h 27m

Tampa

Tue 16/12

9:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

R26 497

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Tampa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Tampa, such as KLM, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Tampa?
Departing from Cape Town to Tampa will take you 21h 48m. 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 (R15 141), United Airlines (R15 778), and KLM (R16 212) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Tampa. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 22% 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.

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Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 141	AverageR17 496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 778	AverageR18 879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 212	AverageR18 678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 572	AverageR20 631	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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