How many flights from Cape Town to Gaborone are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 68% of flights from Cape Town to Gaborone were non-stop. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of connections was 1. This indicates that direct options are frequently available for this route.

How much do direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone are typically more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $339, representing a 38% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights had a median price of $245. Direct flights accounted for approximately 68.8% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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Q: How long is the flight from Cape Town to Gaborone?

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Gaborone has a duration of 2 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1263 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 5 hours and 45 minutes.

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Cape Town to Gaborone: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Gaborone, prices typically range from $237–$376, with a median of $303. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of just $187. Other good options include January, where the median fare is $236, and November, with a median of $244. Planning your trip around these months can help secure a better price.

A meaningful share of itineraries from Cape Town to Gaborone are non-stop, with 68% of recent fares being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries, most connecting flights typically include 1 stopover.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Gaborone? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 4 hours and 0 minutes. This duration accounts for the various itineraries available on this route, including those with stopovers.

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 travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Gaborone

Regular price: $345 - $680

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone is $345 to $680. The current lowest deal is $354 with South African Airways, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 14.

now $354

Low $345

High $680

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 USD. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of 387 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $187

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $387

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone

Air Botswana

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Gaborone

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$386

$372

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$312

$407

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$531

$444

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$522

$463

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$518

$462

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$328

$362

One-way

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

5 nights

Jan 10 - Jan 15

$550 → $361

34%

2 nights

Jan 13 - Jan 15

$541 → $361

33%

3 nights

Jan 10 - Jan 13

$540 → $361

33%

3 nights

Jan 26 - Jan 29

$540 → $404

25%

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 from CPT to GBE are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 0m.

Direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone typically average 4 hours and 0 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

68% of recent flights are direct.

68% of recent flights from CPT to GBE are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Botswana offers direct flights.

Air Botswana is one airline that offers direct flights on the Cape Town to Gaborone route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider flights with one stopover.

When connecting, flights on this route typically have 1 stopover.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone.

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

💸 Flights from ~$346

Gaborone main airports to arrive at

Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)

Cheapest

Sir Seretse Khama International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Gaborone.

📍 ~8 km from Gaborone (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$346

Airports nearby Gaborone used as alternative

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Consider this airport for extensive global connectivity, despite requiring an international border crossing.

📍 ~300 km from Gaborone (reachable by car or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$159

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Gaborone

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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 was $285. Booking 7-13 days out also offered competitive pricing, with an average of $287. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $342.

Based on historical data 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 was $303. Fares typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $376 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone are March, with a median price of $187, and January, with a median price of $236. November also shows competitive pricing, with a median of $244. The annual median price for this route is $303, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

Cape Town to Gaborone: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Gaborone

Regular price: $345 - $680

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone is $345 to $680. The current lowest deal is $354 with South African Airways, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 14.

now $354

Low $345

High $680

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone

March

Cheapest

Flights from $187

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $387

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone

Air Botswana

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Gaborone

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$386

$372

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$312

$407

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$531

$444

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$522

$463

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$518

$462

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$328

$362

One-way

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

5 nights

Jan 10 - Jan 15

$550 → $361

34%

2 nights

Jan 13 - Jan 15

$541 → $361

33%

3 nights

Jan 10 - Jan 13

$540 → $361

33%

3 nights

Jan 26 - Jan 29

$540 → $404

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone