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FlightsFrom Bloemfontein

To Cape Town

Cheap Flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

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July 23 - July 28

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Best
Earliest

BFN - Cape Town

$157

$130

Round trip

July 28 - July 29

Cheapest

BFN - Cape Town

$151

$130

Round trip

August 5 - August 12

BFN - Cape Town

$137

$134

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July 28 - August 12

BFN - Cape Town

$130

$134

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July 29 - August 12

BFN - Cape Town

$134

$134

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July 29 - August 5

BFN - Cape Town

$146

$136

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July 29 - August 4

BFN - Cape Town

$146

$136

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July 28 - August 11

BFN - Cape Town

$131

$136

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July 29 - August 11

BFN - Cape Town

$134

$136

Round trip

August 5 - August 11

BFN - Cape Town

$137

$136

Round trip

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Bloemfontein to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

A typical journey from Bloemfontein to Cape Town takes about 1h 45m. This duration primarily reflects direct flights, which represent a significant majority of itineraries on this route.
For cheap flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town, prices typically range from $89–$109, with a median of $94. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, with only 3% of recent fares classified as a good price.
If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Bloemfontein to Cape Town, the data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $85. August and October also offer competitive prices, both with a median of $90.
When flying from Bloemfontein to Cape Town, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 91.6% of recent fares being direct flights. This means you are very likely to find a convenient non-stop option for your trip.
The distance between Bloemfontein and Cape Town is 908 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the prevalence of direct flights and shorter travel times.

How much is a round trip from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

Regular price: $120 - $286

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

The regular price range for this route is between 120 USD and 286 USD. The current lowest deal is 128 USD with Safair, for travel from Jul 28-Jul 29.

now $128

Low $120

High $286

The cheapest time to fly from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from BFN to CPT is September, with a median price of $90. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $203. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $90

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $203

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Direct flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

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Last-minute flights going from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BFN - Cape Town

Airlink

Bloemfontein (BFN) - Cape Town (CPT)

Airlink

$168

$141

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BFN - Cape Town

Safair

Bloemfontein (BFN) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$283

$175

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BFN - Cape Town

Safair

Bloemfontein (BFN) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$242

$190

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BFN - Cape Town

Safair

Bloemfontein (BFN) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$168

$146

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BFN - Cape Town

Safair

Bloemfontein (BFN) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$167

$154

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BFN - Cape Town

Airlink

Bloemfontein (BFN) - Cape Town (CPT)

Airlink

$150

$159

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 10

$228  →  $178

22%

1 night

Jul 8 - Jul 9

$167  →  $154

8%

2 nights

Jul 6 - Jul 8

$168  →  $160

5%

6 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 29

$168  →  $160

5%

Popular Airports to fly from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

Bloemfontein - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Bloemfontein to Cape Town are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $90.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 45m

The typical direct flight from Bloemfontein to Cape Town takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

91.6% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with Safair offering nonstop service.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair has direct flights available from Bloemfontein to Cape Town.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town are frequent, appearing often.

Bloemfontein main airports to depart from

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Cheapest

Bloemfontein Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cape Town.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$128

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is ideal for direct flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$128

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George Airport (GRJ) can be a useful alternative for domestic connections to major South African hubs.

📍 ~400 km from Cape Town (requires a 4-5 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) offers more frequent domestic services and good terminal facilities.

📍 ~650 km from Cape Town (requires a substantial drive)

💸 Flights from ~$179

Upington (UTN)

Upington Airport (UTN) is an alternative domestic departure point within the same country.

📍 ~800 km from Cape Town (requires an extremely long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$442

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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Best Elite deals to Cape Town

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From BFN

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Aug 12

Cape Town, South Africa

43% AI deal score

$1,749

From BFN

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Sep 18

Cape Town, South Africa

43% AI deal score

$1,749

From BFN

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Jul 22

Cape Town, South Africa

43% AI deal score

$1,891

From BFN

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Oct 20

Cape Town, South Africa

43% AI deal score

$1,891

From BFN

Elite

Sep 09

Cape Town, South Africa

43% AI deal score

$1,901

From BFN

Elite

Sep 28

Cape Town, South Africa

43% AI deal score

$1,913

From BFN

Elite

Jul 07

Cape Town, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$1,891

From BFN

Elite

Jul 07

Cape Town, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$2,158

From BFN

Elite

Jul 20

Cape Town, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$2,158

From BFN

Elite

Jul 14

Cape Town, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$2,183

From BFN

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Aug 14

Cape Town, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$2,183

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the best prices for the Bloemfontein to Cape Town route. Flights booked within this window have an average price of $91. In contrast, waiting until 7-13 days before departure sees the average price rise to $150. For those booking at the last minute, within 0-6 days of travel, the average price can be as high as $364.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Bloemfontein to Cape Town has historically been around $89. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $94. Prices typically start to increase significantly above $109.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Bloemfontein to Cape Town, with a median price of $85. August and October also offered competitive prices, with median fares around $90. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $94.

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