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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Tampa from R10 741

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — TPA
Sep 12 — Sep 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Tampa

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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 13 August 2026.

Tue 6/1020:00 -
2 stops28h 03m
Tue 27/1017:15 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 12/8R16 136
Fri 18/920:00 -
1 stop25h 28m
Sat 3/1013:50 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 10/8R16 281
Sun 20/1220:50 -
1 stop29h 21m
Mon 11/16:15 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 10/8R16 749
Mon 21/1220:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Mon 11/118:20 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 10/8R16 814
Wed 16/128:30 -
2 stops32h 39m
Wed 20/117:15 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 10/8R17 299

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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 136

One-way from

R10 741

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 103
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/10-27/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 26m total
  • Cape Town to Tampa
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25/9
  • 25/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 09m total
  • Cape Town to Tampa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R69 999 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 860 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Tampa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownTampa

CPT Cape Town Intl - TPA Tampa

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

20:50-23:38

2 stops33h 48m

Tampa

Tue 24/11

15:15-18:00

1 stop19h 45m

R16 168

Cape TownTampa

CPT Cape Town Intl - TPA Tampa

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

20:50-20:35

2 stops30h 45m

Tampa

Tue 24/11

11:40-18:00

2 stops23h 20m

R16 168
Fastest return journey

Cape TownTampa

CPT Cape Town Intl - TPA Tampa

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

20:00-15:57

2 stops25h 57m

Tampa

Sat 3/10

13:50-15:20

1 stop19h 30m

R16 346

Cape TownTampa

CPT Cape Town Intl - TPA Tampa

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/12

8:30-10:09

2 stops32h 39m

Tampa

Wed 20/1

17:15-5:45

1 stop29h 30m

R17 315

Cape TownTampa

CPT Cape Town Intl - TPA Tampa

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

8:30-10:08

2 stops32h 38m

Tampa

Thu 19/11

19:50-6:25

2 stops27h 35m

R17 525

Cape TownTampa

CPT Cape Town Intl - TPA Tampa

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:50-10:12

1 stop20h 22m

Tampa

Sun 4/10

16:00-17:20

2 stops43h 20m

R17 670
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownTampa

CPT Cape Town Intl - TPA Tampa

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

19:30-11:39

3 stops46h 09m

R10 741

Cape TownTampa

CPT Cape Town Intl - TPA Tampa

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

19:30-22:50

2 stops33h 20m

R12 760

Cape TownTampa

CPT Cape Town Intl - TPA Tampa

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

0:55-23:43

2 stops53h 48m

R13 002

Cape TownTampa

CPT Cape Town Intl - TPA Tampa

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

17:20-7:05

3 stops44h 45m

R13 422

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tampa (average of R14 779). Flying from Cape Town to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R26 408). 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 518 and R19 188 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 136 on United Airlines (Oct 6–Oct 27).

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 13 August 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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Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

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
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

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
10 112 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

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 32h 39m. 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 518), and United Airlines (R14 804) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Tampa. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 29% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tampa (average of R14 779). Flying from Cape Town to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R26 408). 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 13 August 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 13 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 518AverageR14 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 804AverageR17 337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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