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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Wellington

CPT — WLG
Feb 5 — Feb 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Wellington (WLG). 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 6 January 2026.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R28 250
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R60 280 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 313 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Wellington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wellington from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Wellington

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Wellington, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Wellington (average of R13 253). Flying from Cape Town to Wellington in January is currently the most expensive (average of R23 646). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated 6 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Wellington, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 427 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
967 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
South African
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Wellington is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R15 889 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are South African and Singapore Airlines, starting at R16 537 and R22 776 round-trip. Qantas Airways is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Wellington one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 292 on South African. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from R10 848 and Emirates from R14 528 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Wellington (average of R13 253). Flying from Cape Town to Wellington in January is currently the most expensive (average of R23 646). 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 Wellington on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Wellington. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 6 January 2026.
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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Wellington

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Wellington. 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 6 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 889AverageR19 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 537AverageR18 948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR22 776AverageR26 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR24 795AverageR29 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Wellington with no change fees?

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Wellington become cheaper?

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