How long is the flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town?

Departing from Portsmouth to Cape Town will take you 26h 25m. 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 £1,826, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £663. The most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £752.

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 (70%), Finnair (70%) and Iberia (70%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portsmouth to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: A.P.G., Air France or British Airways.

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 15 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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£577+ Flights from Portsmouth to Cape Town

Cheap flight deals from Portsmouth to Cape Town

Round-trip from	£714
One-way from	£577
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£567

30/10-6/11
5 total stops
66h 25m total
Portsmouth to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways
3/11
3 total stops
41h 30m total
Portsmouth to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 32% potential increase in price (£318 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease (£90 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Portsmouth to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portsmouth to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sun 2/1118:20SOU - CPT

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1112:30CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9£630

Sat 1/1117:30SOU - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKLM

Sat 8/1107:55CPT - SOU

2 stops26h 55mKLM

Deal found 17/9£752

Sun 2/1118:05SOU - CPT

2 stops37h 40mKLM

Sun 9/1123:45CPT - SOU

1 stop34h 25mKLM

Deal found 18/9£755

Fri 31/1017:30SOU - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKLM

Fri 7/1108:00CPT - SOU

1 stop35h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/9£792

Sat 1/1109:30SOU - CPT

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1112:30CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£794

Fri 31/1020:10SOU - CPT

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1112:35CPT - SOU

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£814

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Portsmouth to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Sun 2/1118:20SOU - CPT

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1112:30CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9£630

Sat 1/1117:30SOU - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKLM

Sat 8/1107:55CPT - SOU

2 stops26h 55mKLM

Deal found 17/9£752

Mon 9/309:30SOU - CPT

2 stops23h 00mQatar Airways

Thu 19/312:35CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/9£921

Sun 2/1118:05SOU - CPT

2 stops37h 40mKLM

Sun 9/1123:45CPT - SOU

1 stop34h 25mKLM

Deal found 18/9£755

Fri 31/1020:10SOU - CPT

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1112:35CPT - SOU

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£814

Fri 31/1008:40SOU - CPT

2 stops19h 10mKLM

Fri 7/1108:00CPT - SOU

1 stop35h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/9£816

Mon 9/309:30SOU - CPT

2 stops23h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 18/312:35CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/9£921

Thu 5/320:10SOU - CPT

2 stops36h 20mQatar Airways

Wed 18/312:35CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/9£921

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Fri 24/1009:40SOU - CPT

2 stops24h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 2/1118:55CPT - SOU

2 stops50h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£6,183

Sat 25/1009:40SOU - CPT

2 stops47h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 2/1118:55CPT - SOU

2 stops50h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£4,826

Sat 25/1018:05SOU - CPT

3 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1123:25CPT - SOU

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£6,118

Sat 25/1009:40SOU - CPT

2 stops47h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 1/1118:55CPT - SOU

2 stops50h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/9£6,335

Fri 31/1017:30SOU - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKLM

Fri 7/1108:00CPT - SOU

1 stop35h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/9£792

Fri 31/1020:10SOU - CPT

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1112:35CPT - SOU

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£814

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SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 2/11

18:20-10:00

2 stops37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

12:30-19:40

2 stops33h 10m

£630

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 1/11

17:30-21:55

1 stop26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

07:55-08:50

2 stops26h 55m

£752

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 2/11

18:05-09:45

2 stops37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

23:45-08:10

1 stop34h 25m

£755

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 31/10

20:10-10:00

2 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

12:35-15:15

3 stops28h 40m

£814

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 31/10

08:40-05:50

2 stops19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

08:00-17:00

1 stop35h 00m

£816

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 9/3

09:30-10:30

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

12:35-19:40

2 stops33h 05m

£921

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 9/3

09:30-10:30

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

12:35-19:40

2 stops33h 05m

£921

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 5/3

20:10-10:30

2 stops36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

12:35-19:40

2 stops33h 05m

£921

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 3/11

18:05-22:05

2 stops50h 00m

£577

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 29/11

17:30-13:35

3 stops42h 05m

£2,790

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Portsmouth to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from P0R to CPT?

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portsmouth to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Portsmouth to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM from Portsmouth to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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 15 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 26h 25m. 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 (70%), Finnair (70%) and Iberia (70%).
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 £1,826, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £663. The most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £752.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portsmouth to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Portsmouth to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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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Emirates	Cheapest£326	Average£848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
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KLM	Cheapest£392	Average£737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
A.P.G.	Cheapest£407	Average£578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search A.P.G. flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£465	Average£772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
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Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£481	Average£765	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£486	Average£666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£525	Average£786	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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