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September 21 - September 28

Cheapest

RNO - Cape Town

$1,489

$1,549

Round trip

July 3 - July 7

Best

RNO - Cape Town

$1,593

$1,582

Round trip

August 24 - September 14

RNO - Cape Town

$1,534

$1,589

Round trip

September 7 - September 28

RNO - Cape Town

$1,427

$1,590

Round trip

September 7 - September 14

RNO - Cape Town

$1,473

$1,590

Round trip

July 12 - July 19

RNO - Cape Town

$1,472

$1,596

Round trip

July 2 - July 9

Earliest

RNO - Cape Town

$1,513

$1,596

Round trip

July 14 - July 21

RNO - Cape Town

$1,457

$1,596

Round trip

August 24 - September 21

RNO - Cape Town

$1,519

$1,600

Round trip

September 26 - October 20

RNO - Cape Town

$1,475

$1,600

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Reno to Cape Town

Flights from Reno to Cape Town cover an extremely long distance of 16,288 kilometers, making this a long-haul journey. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Reno to Cape Town, fares typically range from $1867–$2336, with a median of $1935. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value can be challenging for this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Reno to Cape Town, April stands out with a median fare of $1898. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $1935. While July shows a higher median of $2656, these months generally represent the most affordable periods for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Reno to Cape Town connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 5. This means you should expect multiple stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Reno to Cape Town takes approximately 80h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve multiple stopovers, this extended travel time accounts for the connecting segments. Deals for this route are infrequent, suggesting that setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Reno to Cape Town

Regular price: $1,351 - $1,990

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

The regular price range for flights from Reno to Cape Town is between $1351 and $1990. The current lowest deal is $1549 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 21 to Sep 28.

now $1,549

Low $1,351

High $1,990

The cheapest time to fly from Reno to Cape Town

Flights from Reno to Cape Town are cheapest in April, with a median price of $1898. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $2969. Prices are generally lower from April to July.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $1,898

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,969

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Direct flights from Reno to Cape Town

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Last-minute flights going from Reno to Cape Town

Sun, Jun 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - Cape Town

Reno (RNO) - Cape Town (CPT)

Turkish Airlines

$1,654

$2,194

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - Cape Town

Reno (RNO) - Cape Town (CPT)

United Airlines

$1,513

$1,596

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - Cape Town

Reno (RNO) - Cape Town (CPT)

$1,514

$1,617

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - Cape Town

Reno (RNO) - Cape Town (CPT)

United Airlines

$1,593

$1,582

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - Cape Town

Reno (RNO) - Cape Town (CPT)

Turkish Airlines

$1,473

$3,642

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - Cape Town

Reno (RNO) - Cape Town (CPT)

United Airlines

$1,472

$1,596

One-way

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

4 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 7

$1,593 → $1,582

19 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 20

$1,587 → $1,600

21 nights

Aug 24 - Sep 14

$1,534 → $1,589

7 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 28

$1,489 → $1,549

Popular Airports to fly from Reno to Cape Town

Reno - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Reno to Cape Town are below the typical level, with prices around $1549.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Reno to Cape Town, with a median price of $1898.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long haul

Flights from Reno to Cape Town are typically long haul, with a median duration of 80h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 5 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers connecting flights

Kenya Airways offers connecting flights from Reno to Cape Town, with 35 deals found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Reno to Cape Town are rare, with 0 deals per day historically.

Reno main airports to depart from

Reno–Tahoe International (RNO)

Cheapest

Reno–Tahoe International Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Cape Town.

📍 ~5 km from Reno city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1549

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Cape Town.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1549

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is the primary airport for the city, offering extensive domestic and international flight networks.

📍 ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1549

George (GRJ)

George Airport is the nearest regional alternative, offering domestic connections to major South African hubs.

📍 ~365 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2606

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth Airport is a major regional hub that could serve as a secondary backup for the Eastern Cape.

📍 ~660 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2022

Upington (UTN)

Upington Airport is an alternative regional strip in the Northern Cape, but it is extremely remote.

📍 ~850 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2847

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

66% AI deal score

$16,332

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare various options across different airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for longer international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends may be beneficial. There isn't a single ideal booking time that guarantees the lowest price for all routes.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more affordable flight options. While it may add to your ground transportation, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this approach.

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Insights for flights from Reno to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Reno to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Reno to Cape Town

Direct flights from Reno to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Reno to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Reno to Cape Town

Reno - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Flights are typically long haul

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers connecting flights

Deals are rare on this route

Reno main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

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