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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 68% of flights from Cape Town to Gaborone were non-stop. For flights that included a stopover, travelers typically experienced one connection. This indicates a strong preference for direct routes on this particular journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone have been about 38% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $339, while 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 direct flight from Cape Town to Gaborone typically takes 2 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 1263 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 5 hours and 45 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of choosing a non-stop option for this route.

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Cape Town to Gaborone: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone

For those looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Gaborone, prices typically range from $237–$376, with a median fare of $303. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone? You'll find the most affordable fares in March, with a median price of $187. Other cost-effective months include January, where the median fare is $236, and November, with a median of $244. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

A meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Approximately 68% of recent fares for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone are for direct flights. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Gaborone? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 4h 0m. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Cape Town and Gaborone is approximately 1,263 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively quick journey.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Gaborone

Regular price: $219 - $532

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

Regular prices for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone typically range from 219 USD to 532 USD. The current lowest deal is 341 USD with Air Botswana for travel from Aug 21-Aug 23.

now $341

Low $219

High $532

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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May

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Gaborone

Air Botswana

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Gaborone

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Safair

$584

$420

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Safair, Air Botswana

$609

$407

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Safair

$604

$401

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$603

$378

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$441

$420

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$458

$420

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 29 - Jul 31

$603 → $378

37%

1 night

Jul 28 - Jul 29

$604 → $401

34%

1 night

Jul 27 - Jul 28

$609 → $407

33%

2 nights

Jan 29 - Jan 31

$590 → $390

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone

Cape Town - Gaborone route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level at $341.

Recent fares from Cape Town to Gaborone are above the typical level, with 5% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly at $187.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with January and November also offering lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically last 4h 0m.

Flights from Cape Town to Gaborone typically last 4 hours, covering a distance of 1263 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

68% of recent flights are direct.

68% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Botswana offers direct flights.

Air Botswana provides direct flight options for the Cape Town to Gaborone route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Gaborone

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone are found when booking 14-27 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 28-59 days out, reaching an average of $342.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Gaborone was considered to be $237 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $303. Fares above $376 were typically in the higher price range.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone have been March, with a median price of $187, and January, with a median price of $236. November has also shown relatively lower prices, 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 long is the flight from Cape Town to Gaborone? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 4h 0m. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Cape Town and Gaborone is approximately 1,263 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively quick journey.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Gaborone

Regular price: $219 - $532

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

Regular prices for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone typically range from 219 USD to 532 USD. The current lowest deal is 341 USD with Air Botswana for travel from Aug 21-Aug 23.

now $341

Low $219

High $532

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

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Safair

$584

$420

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Safair, Air Botswana

$609

$407

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Safair

$604

$401

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$603

$378

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$441

$420

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Gaborone

Cape Town (CPT) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$458

$420

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 29 - Jul 31

$603 → $378

37%

1 night

Jul 28 - Jul 29

$604 → $401

34%

1 night

Jul 27 - Jul 28

$609 → $407

33%

2 nights

Jan 29 - Jan 31

$590 → $390

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone