How long is the flight from Northern Ireland to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Northern Ireland to Cape Town in 21h 45m. Fly via British Airways, Qatar Airways, or KLM to get the fastest option. Northern Ireland and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 6288 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from NIR to CPT?

When flying from Northern Ireland 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Northern Ireland?

Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Northern Ireland to Cape Town. 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 Northern Ireland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Northern Ireland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Northern Ireland to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Northern Ireland to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Northern Ireland to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Northern Ireland 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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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Northern Ireland to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Northern Ireland to Cape Town flights typically cost between £951 and £654 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £883 on Multiple Airlines (10 Jun-17 Jun).

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Fri 22/507:35

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CPT

1 stop36h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 25/523:30

CPT

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Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/5£625

Thu 21/521:40

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CPT

2 stops46h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 25/523:30

CPT

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1 stop17h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/5£747

Wed 10/615:40

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2 stops28h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 17/623:15

CPT

BFS

2 stops24h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5£883

Wed 10/617:30

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CPT

1 stop26h 55m

KLM

Wed 17/623:15

CPT

BHD

1 stop35h 05m

KLM

Deal found 13/5£897

Tue 9/616:05

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CPT

2 stops28h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 13/623:15

CPT

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2 stops25h 10m

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Deal found 14/5£918

Thu 21/517:30

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CPT

1 stop26h 55m

KLM

Mon 25/507:40

CPT

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1 stop26h 40m

KLM

Deal found 10/5£918

Wed 10/616:45

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CPT

2 stops27h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 17/623:15

CPT

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2 stops22h 50m

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Deal found 13/5£921

Fri 22/518:20

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1 stop26h 10m

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Mon 25/513:15

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Deal found 10/5£965

Thu 15/1007:00

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2 stops33h 30m

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Wed 21/1013:15

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2 stops21h 05m

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Deal found 14/5£999

Wed 11/1112:25

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1 stop21h 45m

British Airways

Sun 15/1120:35

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1 stop15h 45m

British Airways

Deal found 14/5£1,005

Thu 21/514:25

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2 stops45h 45m

Qatar Airways

Mon 25/519:30

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2 stops26h 35m

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Deal found 10/5£1,006

Fri 22/517:30

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1 stop26h 55m

KLM

Mon 25/507:40

CPT

BHD

1 stop26h 40m

KLM

Deal found 10/5£1,007

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Average price	£708

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Wed 10/6

15:40-21:25

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23:15-22:20

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16:05-21:25

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23:15-23:25

2 stops25h 10m

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Wed 11/11

12:25-12:10

1 stop21h 45m

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20:35-10:20

1 stop15h 45m

£1,005

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07:00-10:15

2 stops26h 15m

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13:15-17:20

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£1,006

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17:30-21:25

1 stop26h 55m

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23:15-09:20

1 stop35h 05m

£1,038

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10:10-10:30

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12:35-09:20

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£1,060

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06:05-22:10

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00:10-20:40

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16:35-23:10

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£1,094

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Mon 9/11

10:10-17:25

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Wed 11/11

12:35-09:20

2 stops22h 45m

£1,277

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BFS - CPT

BFSCPT

Belfast Intl

Fri 26/6

06:15-11:50

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

16:35-14:15

2 stops22h 40m

£1,397

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Northern Ireland to Cape Town (average of £523). Flying from Northern Ireland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £979). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Northern Ireland?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Northern Ireland to Cape Town. 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 Northern Ireland to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Northern Ireland to Cape Town in 21h 45m. Fly via British Airways, Qatar Airways, or KLM to get the fastest option. Northern Ireland and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 6288 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Northern Ireland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Northern Ireland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Northern Ireland to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Northern Ireland to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Northern Ireland to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland to Cape Town?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Northern Ireland to Cape Town (average of £523). Flying from Northern Ireland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £979). 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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KLM	Cheapest£576	Average£1,007	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£830	Average£1,014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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