Are direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with connections can sometimes be more affordable, depending on the route and airline.

Can flexible travel dates help on Cape Town to Reykjavik flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same month. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Reykjavik flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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2027-02-05 – 2027-03-01
CPT - Reykjavik
93% AI deal score
$1,327
$829
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2027-02-04 – 2027-03-01
CPT - Reykjavik
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$1,327
$860
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2027-01-26 – 2027-02-01
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$1,536
$922
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CPT - Reykjavik
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$956
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CPT - Reykjavik
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$1,661
$980
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$981
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CPT - Reykjavik
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$993
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Cape Town to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

A typical journey from Cape Town to Reykjavik takes about 39h 15m including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the time spent on connecting flights and layovers. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance, making connections a common part of the travel experience.

When looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik, you'll find that fares are typically $898–$1176, with a median of $1002. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging for this route. New deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik is often in October, with a median fare of $412. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median of $465, and December, where the median fare is $476. These months present the best opportunities for travelers to find lower prices compared to the annual median.

Most itineraries for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik involve connections. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning all flights on this route require at least one stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The distance between Cape Town and Reykjavik is approximately 11,471 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey. Such a significant distance typically necessitates connecting flights and longer travel times.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Regular price: $1,202 - $2,213

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1202 and $2213. The current lowest deal is $829 with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from February 5 to March 1.

now $829

Low $1,202

High $2,213

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik is October, with a median price of $412. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $3086. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $412

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,086

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Norse Atlantic UK

easyJet UK

Icelandair

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

KLM, Icelandair

$1,611

$2,369

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

KLM, Icelandair

$1,828

$2,462

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

KLM, Icelandair

$1,719

$2,503

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Lufthansa

$1,913

$1,134

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

KLM, Icelandair

$1,575

$2,482

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Emirates Airlines

$1,567

$1,606

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,913 → $1,134

41%

25 nights

Dec 24 - Jan 18

$1,628 → $937

42%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,661 → $979

41%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$1,635 → $993

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Cape Town - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Reykjavik are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October has the lowest median price at $412, followed by January at $465.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 39h 15m

Flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 39h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available; all routes require at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers connecting flights

Norse Atlantic UK has 67 connecting deals, followed by easyJet UK with 40 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals on flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik are rare, so book when you see a good price.

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 Reykjavik.

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

💸 Flights from ~$890

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International is a good option for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$875

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri Airport is the primary international gateway for Northern Iceland, offering robust infrastructure as a regional hub.

📍 ~240 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car, ~5-hour drive in good weather).

💸 Flights from ~$916

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

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From CPT

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Oct 05

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$6,051

$3,455

Save $2,596

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

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Oct 19

Reykjavik, Iceland

92% AI deal score

$6,050

$3,777

Save $2,273

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Jan 26

Reykjavik, Iceland

92% AI deal score

$6,295

$4,046

Save $2,249

Turkish Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 06

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,744

$3,916

Save $1,828

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,729

$3,918

Save $1,811

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 06

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,744

$3,919

Save $1,825

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,720

$3,921

Save $1,799

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 28

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$6,020

$3,928

Save $2,092

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 21

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$6,036

$3,933

Save $2,103

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 21

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,968

$3,933

Save $2,035

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 21

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$6,095

$3,934

Save $2,161

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 21

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,968

$3,950

Save $2,018

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance can often secure better prices, especially for longer international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings sometimes offer slight advantages.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes lead to more affordable flight options or different route availabilities. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the cost and time of additional transportation.

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Cape Town to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Regular price: $1,202 - $2,213

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1202 and $2213. The current lowest deal is $829 with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from February 5 to March 1.

now $829

Low $1,202

High $2,213

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

October

Cheapest

Flights from $412

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,086

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Norse Atlantic UK

easyJet UK

Icelandair

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

KLM, Icelandair

$1,611

$2,369

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

KLM, Icelandair

$1,828

$2,462

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

KLM, Icelandair

$1,719

$2,503

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Lufthansa

$1,913

$1,134

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

KLM, Icelandair

$1,575

$2,482

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Emirates Airlines

$1,567

$1,606

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,913 → $1,134

41%

25 nights

Dec 24 - Jan 18

$1,628 → $937

42%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,661 → $979

41%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$1,635 → $993

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Cape Town - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Reykjavik are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October has the lowest median price at $412, followed by January at $465.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 39h 15m

Flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 39h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available; all routes require at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK offers connecting flights

Norse Atlantic UK has 67 connecting deals, followed by easyJet UK with 40 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals on flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik are rare, so book when you see a good price.

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 Reykjavik.

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

💸 Flights from ~$890

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International is a good option for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$875

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri Airport is the primary international gateway for Northern Iceland, offering robust infrastructure as a regional hub.

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,968

$3,950

Save $2,018

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Cape Town to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Reykjavik

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Cape Town - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Connecting flights take 39h 15m

Connecting flights only

Norse Atlantic UK offers connecting flights

Deals are rare for this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

Are direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Cape Town to Reykjavik flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Reykjavik flights?

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Reykjavik from other cities

Cape Town to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Reykjavik

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Cape Town - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Connecting flights take 39h 15m

Connecting flights only

Norse Atlantic UK offers connecting flights

Deals are rare for this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

Oct 05

Oct 19

Jan 26

Nov 06

Nov 08

Nov 06

Nov 08

Oct 28

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik?