How long is the flight from Sheffield to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Sheffield to Cape Town in 17h 30m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. There are 6158 mi between Sheffield and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £373. Users have also found prices from £419 and £423 on SWISS and Lufthansa, respectively.

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 most popular airlines that fly from Sheffield to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air, KLM and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Sheffield to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SH9 to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sheffield to Cape Town as you normally would.

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

If you book a flight to Cape Town from Sheffield, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Sheffield to Cape Town Intl per day from 10 different airlines.

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

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Round-trip from	£671
One-way from	£322
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£859

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37h 45m total
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43h 35m total
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Manchester

Tue 1/9

22:55-11:50

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

16:35-16:30

1 stop24h 55m

£718

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MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 24/9

18:30-13:00

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Cape Town Intl

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15:10-08:30

2 stops18h 20m

£741

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 24/9

20:50-22:10

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

00:15-22:20

1 stop23h 05m

£769

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 1/9

09:20-13:25

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

20:25-06:55

2 stops35h 30m

£780

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 5/10

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

14:00-09:35

2 stops20h 35m

£788

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 30/12

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

15:25-07:30

2 stops18h 05m

£794

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 7/10

18:40-09:25

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

12:20-08:15

2 stops20h 55m

£823

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 3/1

10:45-12:05

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

14:00-09:40

2 stops21h 40m

£828

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 24/9

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

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16:35-16:30

1 stop24h 55m

£838

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sat 12/9

21:45-17:30

1 stop18h 45m

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18:50-07:55

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£868

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Sheffield to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sheffield to Cape Town flights typically cost between £737 and £999 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £671 on Multiple Airlines (17 Jan–26 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Sheffield to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

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1,557 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

KLM

7.8

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1,557 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,557 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Qatar Airways

7.4

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3,742 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,557 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,025 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,557 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,182 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,557 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,161 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,557 reviews

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1 / 20

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Sheffield?
If you book a flight to Cape Town from Sheffield, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Sheffield to Cape Town Intl per day from 10 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Sheffield to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Sheffield to Cape Town in 17h 30m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. There are 6158 mi between Sheffield and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sheffield to Cape Town one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £373. Users have also found prices from £419 and £423 on SWISS and Lufthansa, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sheffield to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sheffield to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sheffield 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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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£433	Average£683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£449	Average£651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	Cheapest£528	Average£693	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	Cheapest£553	Average£749	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£582	Average£918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£583	Average£618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£584	Average£817	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£606	Average£770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£649	Average£1,010	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	Cheapest£683	Average£946	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Sheffield to Cape Town flights typically cost between £737 and £999 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £671 on Multiple Airlines (17 Jan–26 Jan).

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Sheffield to Cape Town flights typically cost between £737 and £999 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £671 on Multiple Airlines (17 Jan–26 Jan).