Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Mumbai (BOM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 October 2025.
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December
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February
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£506
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£24 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Mumbai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Mumbai. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Mumbai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Mumbai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Mumbai (average of £363). Flying from Cape Town to Mumbai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £474). 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 CPT to BOM?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Mumbai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 October 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Mumbai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Mumbai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Mumbai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Mumbai on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Mumbai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Mumbai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 19m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Mumbai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Mumbai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 19m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Mumbai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Mumbai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 51m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Mumbai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mumbai. 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 Mumbai. Reviews last updated 29 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Mumbai, such as Emirates and Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Mumbai round-trip?
According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (£476), and Emirates (£546) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Mumbai. Ethiopian Air is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Mumbai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Mumbai 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 Cape Town to Mumbai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Mumbai (average of £363). Flying from Cape Town to Mumbai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £474). 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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