How long is the flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town?

Departing from Portsmouth to Cape Town will take you 51h 05m. There are 5988 mi between Portsmouth and Cape Town.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Portsmouth to Cape Town?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town? While on average our users pay £1,903, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £631. The most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £725.

What are the most reliable airlines from Portsmouth to Cape Town?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Portsmouth to Cape Town are American Airlines (78%), Finnair (78%) and Iberia (78%).

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

Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Portsmouth; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Portsmouth per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 16 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Portsmouth. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

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

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When flying from Portsmouth to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Portsmouth to Cape Town

The most flights from P0R to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Portsmouth?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Portsmouth; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Portsmouth per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 16 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Portsmouth. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.
How long is the flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town?
Departing from Portsmouth to Cape Town will take you 51h 05m. There are 5988 mi between Portsmouth and Cape Town.
What are the most reliable airlines from Portsmouth to Cape Town?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Portsmouth to Cape Town are American Airlines (78%), Finnair (78%) and Iberia (78%).
What are the cheapest flights from Portsmouth to Cape Town?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town? While on average our users pay £1,903, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £631. The most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £725.
Can I find deals for flights from Portsmouth to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Portsmouth to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Portsmouth to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portsmouth to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Portsmouth to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portsmouth to Cape Town 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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The most flights from P0R to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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