Can I fly direct from Cape Town to Bloemfontein?

Historically, direct flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein have accounted for approximately 35.9% of all available routes. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route will typically have at least one stopover. For those flights that do involve connecting, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing quarter is two. Travelers should consider both direct and connecting options when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Cape Town to Bloemfontein?

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Bloemfontein has a median duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes. This covers an approximate distance of 908 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 14 hours. Travelers should factor in these significant differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do cheap flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers on this route typically have regular opportunities to find favorable prices. The availability of these deals has been consistently observed across the trailing 30 days. This route is considered to be one where good value flights appear often.

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Cape Town to Bloemfontein: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

A typical journey from Cape Town to Bloemfontein takes about 1h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the time spent on layovers. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends significantly to 17h 15m, while non-stop flights complete the trip in 1h 35m.

Right now, for cheap flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, fares are typically $141–$601, with a median of $438. Current fares are significantly below the typical level for this route, indicating a favorable time to consider booking. About 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that competitive deals are available if you track prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Bloemfontein? The most affordable months to fly are typically October, with a median fare of $92, followed by July at $97, and November at $104. These months offer substantially lower median prices compared to the overall route median, providing opportunities for savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 35.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely encounter one or more stops on your journey from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, impacting the overall travel time.

The distance between Cape Town and Bloemfontein is 908 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically translates to shorter flight times and often more frequent service compared to medium or long-haul journeys.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Regular price: $90 - $241

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $90 and $241. The current lowest deal is $107 with Safair, for travel from August 26 to September 16.

now $107

Low $90

High $241

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to BFN is October, with a median price of 92 USD. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of 535 USD. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $92

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $535

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$129

$157

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$138

$163

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$153

$171

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$120

$132

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$137

$132

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$120

$138

One-way

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

6 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 1

$133 → $114

14%

1 night

Aug 25 - Aug 26

$152 → $133

12%

7 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 2

$133 → $120

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

$148 → $135

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Cape Town - Bloemfontein route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

October, July, and November are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are October ($92), July ($97), and November ($104).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Direct flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein typically take 1h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more frequent, making up 64.1% of recent route options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the most convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein.

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

💸 Flights from ~$122

Bloemfontein main airports to arrive at

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Cheapest

Bloemfontein Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Bloemfontein.

📍 ~14 km from Bloemfontein (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$123

Airports nearby Bloemfontein used as alternative

Kimberley (KIM)

Kimberley Airport can be a practical alternative for domestic travel to Bloemfontein.

📍 ~160 km from Bloemfontein (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$184

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bloemfontein

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $115. Booking within 7-13 days of departure shows an average price of $128, while waiting until 0-6 days before can see prices rise significantly to an average of $506. Planning ahead within this window can help secure more favorable fares.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Bloemfontein is considered to be around $141 or less. The median price for this route has been $438, with 75% of prices observed at $601 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $141 threshold.

Historically, October has been the most economical month to fly from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, with a median price of $92. July also offers good value, with a median price of $97. While November shows a median price of $104, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route stands at $438, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings.

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Cape Town to Bloemfontein: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Regular price: $90 - $241

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $90 and $241. The current lowest deal is $107 with Safair, for travel from August 26 to September 16.

now $107

Low $90

High $241

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to BFN is October, with a median price of 92 USD. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of 535 USD. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $92

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $535

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$129

$157

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$138

$163

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$153

$171

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$120

$132

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$137

$132

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Bloemfontein

Cape Town (CPT) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$120

$138

One-way

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

6 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 1

$133 → $114

14%

1 night

Aug 25 - Aug 26

$152 → $133

12%

7 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 2

$133 → $120

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

$148 → $135

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Bloemfontein