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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Gaborone

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Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Gaborone

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cape Town to Gaborone

June 19 - June 21

Cheapest

CPT - Gaborone

$377

$337

Round trip

December 18 - December 23

CPT - Gaborone

$395

$338

Round trip

December 18 - December 20

CPT - Gaborone

$389

$338

Round trip

December 13 - December 27

CPT - Gaborone

$391

$357

Round trip

July 22 - July 29

CPT - Gaborone

$408

$366

Round trip

August 7 - August 9

CPT - Gaborone

$274

$374

Round trip

August 12 - August 14

CPT - Gaborone

$273

$380

Round trip

December 20 - December 27

CPT - Gaborone

$395

$381

Round trip

June 21 - June 24

CPT - Gaborone

$373

$382

Round trip

June 18 - June 20

Best
Earliest

CPT - Gaborone

$486

$389

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone

For those looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Gaborone, fares typically range from $237–$374, with a median price of $321. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 18% of recent fares from Cape Town to Gaborone were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.
The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone is typically in March, with a median fare of just $187. Other affordable months include January, where the median fare is $236, and November, with a median of $244.
When flying from Cape Town to Gaborone, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Approximately 68.8% of recent fares for this route are direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
A typical journey from Cape Town to Gaborone takes about 4h 0m, including any connections. This median flight time accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries on this route.
The distance between Cape Town and Gaborone is 1263 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Gaborone

Regular price: $308 - $569

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $308 and $569. The current lowest deal is $337 with Air Botswana for travel from June 19 to June 21.

now $337

Low $308

High $569

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to GBE is March, with a median price of $187. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $387. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $187

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $387

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone

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Air Botswana

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Gaborone

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Safair

$486

$389

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Air Botswana

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$377

$337

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Air Botswana

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$360

$423

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Airfreight Express

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Airfreight Express

$452

$424

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Air Botswana

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$373

$382

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

SafairSafair

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Safair, Air Botswana

$483

$410

One-way

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

4 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 7

$545  →  $417

24%

2 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 20

$486  →  $389

20%

3 nights

Jul 23 - Jul 26

$506  →  $427

16%

1 night

Jun 21 - Jun 22

$483  →  $410

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone

Cape Town - Gaborone route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Gaborone are above the typical level at $337.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone, with a median price of $187.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 0m

The median flight duration for this route is 4h 0m, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

✈️ Airlines & availability

68.8% of deals are direct

68.8% of deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Botswana offers direct flights

Air Botswana is an airline that offers direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone are frequent, with over 1 deal 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 Gaborone.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$337

Gaborone main airports to arrive at

Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)

Cheapest

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is a convenient arrival point for Gaborone.

📍 ~10 km from Gaborone (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$337

Airports nearby Gaborone used as alternative

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

This major international hub offers an extensive flight network, often with lower fares for long-haul routes.

📍 ~330 km from Gaborone (reachable by car, requires border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Lanseria International (HLA)

This airport is less congested than JNB and offers a good selection of low-cost regional flights.

📍 ~300 km from Gaborone (reachable by car, requires border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$132

Francistown (FRW)

Located within Botswana, this airport avoids international border crossings and is useful for domestic connections.

📍 ~400 km from Gaborone (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$682

Polokwane International (PTG)

This regional alternative in South Africa could be useful for specific regional itineraries.

📍 ~370 km from Gaborone (reachable by car, requires border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$394

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Cheapest

This secondary regional hub in South Africa may offer alternative flight options.

📍 ~490 km from Gaborone (reachable by car, requires border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$112

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Best Elite deals to Gaborone

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From CPT

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Jul 03

Gaborone, Botswana

69% AI deal score

$1,829

$1,142

Save $687

From CPT

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Jul 12

Gaborone, Botswana

69% AI deal score

$1,821

$1,162

Save $659

From CPT

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Jul 11

Gaborone, Botswana

69% AI deal score

$1,824

$1,162

Save $662

From CPT

Elite

Aug 11

Gaborone, Botswana

69% AI deal score

$1,784

$1,172

Save $612

From CPT

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Aug 18

Gaborone, Botswana

68% AI deal score

$1,633

$1,172

Save $461

From CPT

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Jul 22

Gaborone, Botswana

68% AI deal score

$1,753

$1,198

Save $555

From CPT

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Oct 16

Gaborone, Botswana

68% AI deal score

$1,775

$1,211

Save $564

From CPT

Elite

Oct 16

Gaborone, Botswana

68% AI deal score

$1,783

$1,211

Save $572

From CPT

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Oct 21

Gaborone, Botswana

68% AI deal score

$1,782

$1,211

Save $571

From CPT

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Oct 21

Gaborone, Botswana

68% AI deal score

$1,782

$1,211

Save $571

From CPT

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Oct 16

Gaborone, Botswana

68% AI deal score

$1,761

$1,211

Save $550

From CPT

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Nov 27

Gaborone, Botswana

68% AI deal score

$1,711

$1,211

Save $500

From CPT

Elite

Oct 16

Gaborone, Botswana

68% AI deal score

$1,798

$1,211

Save $587

From CPT

Elite

Oct 16

Gaborone, Botswana

68% AI deal score

$1,761

$1,211

Save $550

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Gaborone

Historically, the best prices for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $285. Booking 7-13 days out sees a slightly higher average of $287. Prices tend to increase for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $342, and for bookings made 0-6 days before departure, which average $297.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Gaborone is considered to be $237 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $321. Fares tend to rise, with prices at the 75th percentile reaching $374. Aiming for a fare below $237 typically secures a more economical option.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone, with a median price of $187. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $236. November, on the other hand, is typically the most expensive month for this route, with a median price of $244. The annual median price for this route is $321.

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