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Cheap Flight Deals to Cape Town

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Cape Town

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town.
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14:10 - 09:25AKL-CPT
29h 15m2 stops
10:40 - 12:20CPT-AKL
63h 40m2 stops
$1,911Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 27 May - Tue, 17 Jun
14:05 - 09:20AKL-CPT
30h 15m2 stops
06:00 - 06:15CPT-AKL
38h 15m2 stops
$1,974South African
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Fri, 7 Mar - Mon, 5 May
11:10 - 09:35AKL-CPT
33h 25m3 stops
07:25 - 06:15CPT-AKL
36h 50m2 stops
$2,136
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Wed, 12 Mar - Sun, 6 Apr
06:05 - 16:45CHC-CPT
45h 40m2 stops
13:40 - 15:25CPT-CHC
38h 45m2 stops
$2,148Emirates
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Tue, 4 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar
18:20 - 16:45CHC-CPT
33h 25m2 stops
18:25 - 23:55CPT-CHC
42h 30m2 stops
$2,154Emirates
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Thu, 6 Feb - Tue, 11 Feb
13:15 - 10:50AKL-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
13:00 - 02:45CPT-AKL
27h 45m1 stop
$2,159Qatar Airways
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Mon, 5 May - Mon, 26 May
14:40 - 10:40AKL-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
13:00 - 02:45CPT-AKL
27h 45m1 stop
$2,163Qatar Airways
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Mon, 3 Feb - Tue, 6 May
15:30 - 09:25AKL-CPT
28h 55m3 stops
19:35 - 06:15CPT-AKL
48h 40m2 stops
$2,170
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Mon, 3 Mar - Sun, 6 Apr
06:00 - 14:30AKL-CPT
43h 30m2 stops
06:50 - 23:00CPT-AKL
29h 10m2 stops
$2,592Qantas Airways
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Sat, 15 Feb - Mon, 24 Feb
06:00 - 22:50AKL-CPT
27h 50m2 stops
06:50 - 23:00CPT-AKL
29h 10m2 stops
$2,642Qantas Airways
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Thu, 13 Feb - Sat, 22 Feb

Flights to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $2,505. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are $2,592 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost $2,243 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $3,244 and $2,564 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $2,422.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Cape Town depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $2,441 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,554.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

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$1,108
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Cape Town based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Cape Town flights

  • How far is Cape Town Intl Airport from central Cape Town?

    Central Cape Town is 16 km away from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Cape Town’s airport?

    When flying to Cape Town, you'll arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). The airport is also known as Cape Town or Cape Town Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cape Town

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from New Zealand is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cape Town flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Cape Town Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +44 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +45 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +45 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +46 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +49 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +50 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +42 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +43 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +45 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +46 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +48 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +49 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to New Zealand

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +44 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +45 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +45 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +46 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +49 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +50 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +42 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +43 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +45 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +46 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +48 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +49 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Cape Town. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3356 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
Airline reviews

everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024PNH - SIN
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everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

We boarded via a mobile gate in Dubai. I don't care for the bus ride from the gate to the plane

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

More leg room or a bed hahaha but in all was one of the best flys I been on

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

On the DXB to IAD flight, missed the snack between the meals again...

When you buy emirates you don’t expect low cost. Boarding by bus. Seat will not incline. Line before emergency exit. Eating tray hits belly (and I didn’t grow lately). Entertainment on demand by payment.

Absolutely horrible all around especially for such a long 13-14 hour flight - terrible food - ancient entertainment - legroom worse than a short air Asia flight - not enough toilets

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

Really enjoyed the flight. Our flight attendant on the way back SIN-LAX was exceptional I didn’t get her name but she was so kind and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. I had a bit of a panic attack and she checked on me a few times to make sure I was ok. Really appreciated her attention and service. Thank u

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

The crew have great customer service but their economy seating isn’t the most comfortable for a 220lbs+ guy and the food wasn’t bad, but wasn’t exceptional, either.

Food option Hindu veg to Hindu non veg request was unheard

We flew business class. It was excellent. For a 6’4” individual, the seats were slightly uncomfortable for sleeping. But this is only comparison to other business class seats. Otherwise, the crew was incredibly attentive, And the service was impeccable.

It was a middle of the night changeover, so we were all ready for sleep. Staff were helpful and managed a few hours sleep. Food options were good.

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Overall experience was OK. Seats were truly uncomfortable for such a long flight. Food quality was mediocre at best. The staff was great though!

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

I had first class service from them. A little late taking off, but no major problem

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

They shld improve and provide a lunch or dinner in an international leg

The crew was great and the food and liquor offerings were good. Seats were a bit cramped. Flight arrived early at destination. That's a plus.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

Delayed and missed connection, was not re-booked like other travelers so ended up being stuck for several hours due to no one handling my booking.

American Airlines was their usual junk service — but at least it got us down to LA. I was more irritated that while they codeshare with Alaska Airlines in Seattle, they could not out our flight on one of these, opting for one of the small SkyWest operated American Eagle flights — and causing a 14 hour layover. Which I accepted due to a $2000 difference in airfare — that said it was irritating for a flight that usually would have cost around $100 extra, if that.

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

The service was excellent. The quarters were a little cramped in Economy, and we had to exist there for 18 hours.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

We lucked out. The passenger who was supposed to be in our row changed her seat, so my husband and I had 3 seats for the 2 of us. We were able to stretch out a little which made the trip much more tolerable.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/5Tue
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
29h 15mAKL-CPT
17/6Tue
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
63h 40mCPT-AKL
$1,911
7/3Fri
2 stopsSouth African
30h 15mAKL-CPT
5/5Mon
2 stopsSouth African
38h 15mCPT-AKL
$1,974
12/3Wed
3 stops
33h 25mAKL-CPT
6/4Sun
2 stops
36h 50mCPT-AKL
$2,136
4/3Tue
2 stopsEmirates
45h 40mCHC-CPT
11/3Tue
2 stopsEmirates
38h 45mCPT-CHC
$2,148
6/2Thu
2 stopsEmirates
33h 25mCHC-CPT
11/2Tue
2 stopsEmirates
42h 30mCPT-CHC
$2,154
5/5Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 35mAKL-CPT
26/5Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 45mCPT-AKL
$2,159
3/2Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 00mAKL-CPT
6/5Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 45mCPT-AKL
$2,163
3/3Mon
3 stops
28h 55mAKL-CPT
6/4Sun
2 stops
48h 40mCPT-AKL
$2,170
15/2Sat
2 stopsQantas Airways
43h 30mAKL-CPT
24/2Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
29h 10mCPT-AKL
$2,592
13/2Thu
2 stopsQantas Airways
27h 50mAKL-CPT
22/2Sat
2 stopsQantas Airways
29h 10mCPT-AKL
$2,642

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/5Thu
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
29h 15mAKL-CPT
$1,108
14/2Fri
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
37h 25mAKL-CPT
$1,129
14/2Fri
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
33h 15mAKL-CPT
$1,140
16/2Sun
2 stopsSouth African
30h 15mAKL-CPT
$1,287
14/2Fri
2 stopsSouth African
44h 05mAKL-CPT
$1,390
11/2Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
37h 45mAKL-CPT
$1,428
16/2Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
30h 50mAKL-CPT
$1,429
9/4Wed
2 stopsEmirates
63h 15mCHC-CPT
$1,483
17/5Sat
2 stopsEmirates
44h 50mAKL-CPT
$1,525
15/2Sat
2 stopsQantas Airways
24h 55mAKL-CPT
$1,660

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Last minute flights to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
21/1Tue
multi-stopEmirates
52h 20mCHC-CPT
20/2Thu
multi-stopEmirates
37h 55mCPT-CHC
$2,211
21/1Tue
multi-stop
46h 25mCHC-CPT
20/2Thu
multi-stop
41h 50mCPT-CHC
$2,253
21/1Tue
multi-stop
48h 55mCHC-CPT
20/2Thu
multi-stop
37h 55mCPT-CHC
$2,294

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