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Cheap flights to Cape Town from £608

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CPT
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
Sun 21/4
Sun 28/4

Flights to Cape Town in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 886,143 searches and data was last updated on 16 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£770

Return from

£441

One-way from

£336
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from London to Cape Town Intl (CPT)

Cheap flights to Cape Town in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Cape Town in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 886,143 searches and data was last updated on 16 April 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Cape Town in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Mon 22/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops57h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/513:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4£761
Sun 28/413:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 7/514:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/4£816
Thu 30/507:55JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 31/120:55CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/4£1,007
Thu 30/507:55JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 2/718:40CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/4£1,029
Thu 30/507:55JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 1/714:00CPT - JFK
2 stops28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/4£1,037
Fri 31/507:55JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 2/718:40CPT - JFK
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/4£1,051
Mon 13/521:30JFK - CPT
1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 28/518:40CPT - JFK
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/4£1,061
Fri 31/507:55JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 1/718:40CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/4£1,083
Fri 31/507:55JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 1/714:00CPT - JFK
2 stops28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/4£1,090

Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Cape Town in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 886,143 searches and data were last updated on 16 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 22/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops57h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/513:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4£761
Sun 28/413:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 7/514:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/4£816
Tue 22/1006:55JFK - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/1118:00CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£822
Sat 19/1019:25JFK - CPT
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/1118:00CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£855
Mon 21/1019:25JFK - CPT
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/1118:00CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£859
Sat 16/1120:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 30/1115:20CPT - JFK
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4£893
Fri 4/1013:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 19/1014:05CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/4£905
Mon 21/1022:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 8/1114:35CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4£916
Fri 4/1020:55JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 19/1018:40CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/4£944

Flights to Cape Town departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Cape Town, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 886,143 searches and data was last updated on 16 April 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Cape Town, consider booking one of these fares. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Mon 22/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops57h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/513:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4£761
Sun 21/401:20JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mJetBlue
Sun 5/519:15CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 15/4£1,226
Tue 23/406:10ONT - CPT
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Tue 30/421:30CPT - ONT
1 stop31h 11mDelta
Deal found 15/4£1,383
Tue 23/406:00MCI - CPT
2 stops45h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/519:50CPT - MCI
1 stop23h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4£1,736

One-way flights to Cape Town

Explore one-way flight options to Cape Town for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 886,143 searches and data was last updated on 16 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Cape Town in the near future. Book a round-trip flight to Cape Town instead by using the search form above.
Tue 30/401:20JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 16/4£608
Tue 11/600:20JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£698
Wed 15/512:40JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£723
Tue 14/501:20JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 15/4£876
Thu 19/921:30JFK - CPT
3 stops59h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 15/4£912
Wed 15/501:20JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 15/4£923
Sun 16/622:00ONT - CPT
1 stop34h 50mDelta
Deal found 16/4£991
Thu 5/901:00JFK - CPT
2 stops38h 25mAir France
Deal found 15/4£992
Mon 22/706:00MCI - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 15/4£997

Find flights to Cape Town within your budget

Locate flights to Cape Town that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 886,143 searches and data was last updated on 16 April 2024.

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Budget

£816 - £1,294

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Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 28/4

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/5

2 stops23h 05m

£816

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/10

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/10

1 stop22h 25m

£944

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/5

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/1

1 stop22h 50m

£1,007

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 29/4

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/5

3 stops56h 40m

£1,123

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/4

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/5

1 stop35h 55m

£1,128

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/5

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/5

1 stop25h 55m

£1,163

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/5

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/5

2 stops27h 40m

£1,194

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/6

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

1 stop26h 10m

£1,241

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/5

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/5

1 stop32h 20m

£1,294

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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Cape Town is currently £858 while a return flight costs £1,101. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cape Town (average of £794). Flying to Cape Town in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,093). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£708

February

£735

March

£721

April

£658

May

£637

June

£668

July

£877

August

£738

September

£724

October

£773

November

£686

December

£768

Peak Season:

Cape Town benefits from a mild climate all year-round so with some flexibility and planning in advance you can find some cheap flights to Cape Town. November until January are the busiest times of the year making flights to Cape Town more expensive. During school holidays cause higher prices and a lot more crowds, especially in December and January as this is the South African summer holiday period. Cheap flights to Cape Town can be found around Easter if you book in advance, although it is a popular time of year. There is a historic Second New Year Parade at the beginning of January which features thousands of people dressed in luminous multicoloured suits. Flights to Cape Town are more expensive during the weeks leading up to the parade so book in advance to save some money. Also in January is South Africa’s most renowned outdoor sporting occasion at Kenilworth Racecourse. It’s a blend of equestrian expertise and high fashion.

Off Season:

February and March, as well as October are excellent months to visit. Cheap flights to Cape Town are easier to come by, there are less crowds and the weather is lovely. You’ll also benefit from cheaper hotel prices as the city is looking for visitors. If you’re vacation lasts at least a week then you’ll probably experience gloriously sunny days followed by gloomy cold ones.

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

If you book your flights to Cape Town in advance, you can grab bargains in June and July. You can also find great deals on your flight tickets in November, and during the Winter months. Flexibility is your best friend when it comes to finding cheap flights to Cape Town, however if you want to travel during January you will need to book as early as you can due to the festivals and events that take place. Don’t worry too much about which side of the plane to sit on when booking your flights to Cape Town, as both sides offer spectacular views of the city as you approach.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 16 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,087 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
4,087 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,087 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.9
Good
1,647 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,087 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.9
Good
49 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,087 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.8
Good
2,106 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,087 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.7
Good
4,493 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,087 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Cape Town airport overview

Africa’s third-busiest airport, and the winner of the 2009 Skytrax award for Best Airport in Africa, Cape Town International (CPT) is a sleek, light and spacious transport hub – and a suitably lovely introduction for foreign visitors to the Cape of Good Hope.

Recently upgraded for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cape Town International is a truly world-class airport, and a prime tourism gateway. Flights to Cape Town International are operated by a huge array of airlines, bringing eager visitors from all over the world to the city’s sunny shores.

Boasting an impressive array of facilities and amenities, just as you’ll have no shortage of things to do in South Africa’s Mother City – with hiking trails up iconic Table Mountain, long stretches of beautiful beaches, trips out to historic Robben Island, and serious partying in Long Street all in the offing – rest assured that your time spent in transit in Cape Town International will be very painless indeed.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight to Cape Town?

    Flights from London (All airports) to Cape Town – 11 hours 30 minutes Flights from Manchester to Cape Town – 12 hours 35 minutes Flights from Birmingham to Cape Town – 13 hours 55 minutes Flights from Glasgow to Cape Town – 14 hours 10 minutes Which airlines operate flights to Cape Town? KLM, British Airways, Finnair and Iberia all provide flights to Cape Town on a daily basis. Cape Town is growing in popularity and the cost of flight tickets are becoming cheap each year. Each airline offers similar prices and similar amenities however there might be some variations. British Airways for example can be more expensive but they offer complimentary food and drinks which can be great when on a long haul flight. All in all comparing each airline is a great way to find cheap flights to Cape Town while also enjoying a comfortable flight. How to get from the airport to the city centre? The airport is located 20km away from the centre of Cape Town. You can take a metered taxi to the city centre for around R300 and R400 but these prices can vary. Some taxi’s will charge by the kilometre or some will have flat rates. Either way you should agree a fee before getting into the taxi. The most cost-effective way to travel to or from the airport is the MyCiti bus, it runs every 20 minutes and the service operates from around 05:00 until 22:00. Every passenger will have to purchase a myconnect pass which is R35, except passengers under 4 who can travel for free. Due to the low costs and the frequency of the buses, the MyCiti option is a great choice for all tourists. Lastly you can rent a car from the airport, however unless you intend to drive to different towns and cities this can be an unnecessary cost.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Cape Town?

    Cape Town keeps growing in popularity and it’s crammed with culture. Take a look at this guide to discover the best cultural areas of Cape Town! If you’re visiting Cape Town, a visit to the beach is a must. Why? Well for starters it was named the best beach in Africa! Looking for a different way to tour a city? Here are 10 quirky tours that don’t involve cars, and Cape Town tops the list. Africa is an incredibly varied country, with spectacular views scattered all over. Take a look here where you can find these stunning views of Africa!

  • What does CPT mean?

    This is defined as Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like CPT are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cape Town. CPT handles an average of 8 flights per day from London. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 12 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kenya Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl Airport typically cost £28, while return flights cost around £42.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around £153, however they can be found for as little as £52.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Cape Town Intl Airport).

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