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Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Francistown

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cape Town to Francistown

September 8 - October 2

Cheapest

CPT - Francistown

$474

$682

Round trip

September 15 - October 2

Cheapest
Best

CPT - Francistown

$477

$682

Round trip

July 29 - August 19

Best

CPT - Francistown

$410

$691

Round trip

June 24 - June 28

Best

CPT - Francistown

$525

$694

Round trip

July 29 - July 31

CPT - Francistown

$421

$727

Round trip

July 29 - August 28

CPT - Francistown

$410

$730

Round trip

June 19 - June 21

Best
Earliest

CPT - Francistown

$549

$731

Round trip

June 24 - July 22

CPT - Francistown

$477

$736

Round trip

June 24 - July 24

CPT - Francistown

$477

$741

Round trip

July 15 - July 22

Best

CPT - Francistown

$432

$746

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Francistown

Flights from Cape Town to Francistown are a medium-haul journey, covering a distance of 1,669 kilometers. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Cape Town to Francistown typically range from $385–$443, with a median price of $414. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. Based on recent observations, 0% of available fares were classified as a good price.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Francistown, you'll find the lowest median fares in September, with prices around $372. Other cost-effective months include November, where the median fare is $391, and October, with a median of $394.
For this route, most itineraries connect at least once. There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Francistown among recent fares. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.
A typical journey from Cape Town to Francistown, including connections, takes approximately 17h 45m. This duration reflects the median flight time across various itineraries, accounting for the necessary stopovers on this route.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Francistown

Regular price: $407 - $569

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Francistown are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Francistown is between $407 and $569. The current lowest deal is $682 with Airfreight Express for travel from Sep 8-Oct 2.

now $682

Low $407

High $569

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Francistown

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Francistown is September, with a median price of $372. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $445. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $372

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $445

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Francistown

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Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Francistown

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Francistown

SafairSafair

Cape Town (CPT) - Francistown (FRW)

Safair, Air Botswana

$549

$731

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Francistown

Air Botswana

Cape Town (CPT) - Francistown (FRW)

Air Botswana

$525

$694

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Francistown

Air Botswana

Cape Town (CPT) - Francistown (FRW)

Air Botswana

$477

$736

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Francistown

Air Botswana

Cape Town (CPT) - Francistown (FRW)

Air Botswana

$477

$741

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Francistown

Air Botswana

Cape Town (CPT) - Francistown (FRW)

Air Botswana

$477

$757

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Francistown

Air Botswana

Cape Town (CPT) - Francistown (FRW)

Air Botswana

$477

$789

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Francistown

4 nights

Jun 24 - Jun 28

$525  →  $694

32%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$549  →  $731

33%

17 nights

Sep 15 - Oct 2

$477  →  $682

43%

24 nights

Sep 8 - Oct 2

$474  →  $682

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Francistown

Cape Town - Francistown route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from CPT to FRW are near the typical level of $414.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $372.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 45m

Flights from CPT to FRW typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 17h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are the only option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Botswana offers connecting flights

Air Botswana has historically offered connecting flights for the Cape Town to Francistown route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Francistown appear regularly, about 0.33 per day.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Cape Town to Francistown.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$682

Francistown main airports to arrive at

Francistown (FRW)

Cheapest

Francistown Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Cape Town to Francistown.

📍 ~5 km from Francistown (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$682

Airports nearby Francistown used as alternative

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International is a practical alternative due to its relative proximity and direct road access.

📍 ~135 km from Francistown (reachable by car, requires crossing the Plumtree border into Zimbabwe)

💸 Flights from ~$616

Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)

Cheapest

Sir Seretse Khama International serves as the primary domestic hub for travelers wishing to avoid international border crossings.

📍 ~400 km from Francistown (reachable by car, significant driving distance)

💸 Flights from ~$337

Victoria Falls International (VFA)

Victoria Falls International offers a major international gateway with broader airline selection and well-developed tourist infrastructure.

📍 ~250 km from Francistown (reachable by car, requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$411

Polokwane International (PTG)

Polokwane International provides alternative access to the South African flight network for travelers.

📍 ~400 km from Francistown (reachable by car, requires crossing into South Africa)

💸 Flights from ~$394

Maun (MUB)

Maun is a domestic alternative within Botswana, primarily serving the tourism sector.

📍 ~400 km from Francistown (reachable by car, long distance)

💸 Flights from ~$529

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Francistown

To find more affordable flights, consider using flight comparison websites to check various airlines and online travel agencies. Being flexible with your travel dates and times can often help uncover better deals. Also, signing up for price alerts may notify you of fare drops.

Booking in advance is often recommended, as prices can sometimes increase closer to the departure date. However, last-minute deals can occasionally appear. Monitoring price trends for your desired travel period may help you decide on the optimal booking time.

Yes, comparing flights to and from nearby airports can sometimes offer more options or different prices. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare could make it a worthwhile consideration for your trip.