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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Tampa from R12 882

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — TPA
Sep 9 — Sep 161
1 adult

Cheap 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 4 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 748

One-way from

R12 882

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 084
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 18/10-25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 43m total
  • Cape Town to Tampa
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Turkish Airlines
  • 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 (R30 354 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 096 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 4 September 2025.

Sat 18/1019:30CPT - TPA
2 stops34h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 25/1016:44TPA - CPT
1 stop20h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/9R18 748
Sat 18/1019:30CPT - TPA
2 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1019:02TPA - CPT
2 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9R19 596

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Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

19:30-23:42

2 stops34h 12m

Tampa

Sat 25/10

16:44-19:15

1 stop20h 31m

R18 748

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

19:30-23:42

2 stops34h 12m

Tampa

Sat 25/10

19:02-22:50

2 stops21h 48m

R19 596

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-18:53

2 stops29h 03m

Tampa

Sun 8/2

15:45-19:15

1 stop20h 30m

R31 241

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

23:45-19:13

2 stops26h 28m

Tampa

Sun 8/2

14:00-19:15

2 stops22h 15m

R31 542

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-11:24

1 stop21h 34m

Tampa

Sun 8/2

16:20-18:00

1 stop18h 40m

R32 425

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

16:35-19:02

2 stops32h 27m

R12 882

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

20:05-12:36

1 stop22h 31m

R16 645

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

14:35-15:16

3 stops30h 41m

R20 003

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

20:00-11:18

1 stop21h 18m

R21 169

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Deals found on 2/9

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 September 2025.

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

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 4 September 2025.
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
1 383 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy
KLM
7,8
Good
1 383 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 383 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 939 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 383 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
663 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 383 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 345 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 383 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy

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 34h 12m. The distance from Cape Town to Tampa is about 12646 km.

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

    According to our current data, Virgin Atlantic (R15 418), United Airlines (R16 067), and KLM (R16 509) 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Tampa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R12 882 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from R16 645 and Ethiopian Air from R20 003 one-way.

  • 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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Fly from Cape Town to Tampa on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Tampa

Discover the top 4 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 4 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 418AverageR17 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 067AverageR19 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 509AverageR18 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 249AverageR20 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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