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

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more connections can often be less expensive. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration when making your decision.

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

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays, during off-peak seasons, or avoiding major holidays often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may lead to savings.

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

Always review 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 to avoid surprises.

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2027-02-08 – 2027-03-08
CPT - Reykjavik
94% AI deal score
$1,312
$734
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$1,309
$766
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$1,307
$771
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$1,387
$783
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$784
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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. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, where most itineraries involve multiple stops. Travelers should anticipate a significant amount of travel time when planning their trip between these two cities.

For those seeking cheap flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik, the most affordable times to fly are typically in October, with a median fare of $412. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $465, and December presents a median of $476. These months stand out as the cheapest options for this route.

Fares for flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik typically range from $898–$1176, with a median of $1002. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level for this route. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are infrequent and a price alert could be beneficial.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the median number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should expect to make multiple stops on their journey from Cape Town to Reykjavik.

The distance between Cape Town and Reykjavik is approximately 11,471 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the extended journey times and the necessity for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Regular price: $1,174 - $2,020

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 1174 USD and 2020 USD. The current lowest deal is 736 USD with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel between Feb 8 and Mar 8.

now $736

Low $1,174

High $2,020

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik is December, with a median price of $1022. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $2274. Generally, prices are lower from November to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $1,022

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,274

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Norse Atlantic UK

easyJet UK

TUI Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,517

$963

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,518

$901

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,399

$941

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,399

$948

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,613

$967

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,399

$978

One-way

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

28 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 18

$1,559 → $821

47%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$1,700 → $1,047

38%

27 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 17

$1,559 → $951

39%

30 nights

Jan 28 - Feb 27

$1,387 → $783

44%

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, with a median price of $1305.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik, with a median price of $412.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights, 39h 15m median

Flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik are long-haul, with a median duration of 39h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK has a current deal

Norse Atlantic UK offers a deal for $736 from February 8 to March 8 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik are rare, occurring in less than 30 days.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$957

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights to Reykjavik from Cape Town.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$808

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri Airport is a useful alternative, serving as the primary international gateway for Northern Iceland.

📍 ~240 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car, approx. 5 hours in good weather).

💸 Flights from ~$865

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

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Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

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From CPT

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Nov 23

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,667

$3,936

Save $1,731

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

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Mar 02

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,616

$3,967

Save $1,649

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

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Mar 09

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,557

$4,001

Save $1,556

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,599

$4,019

Save $1,580

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 12

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,706

$4,022

Save $1,684

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,528

$4,024

Save $1,504

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 12

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,630

$4,027

Save $1,603

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,648

$4,030

Save $1,618

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,596

$4,030

Save $1,566

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,630

$4,052

Save $1,578

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 12

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,708

$4,055

Save $1,653

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 30

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,685

$4,078

Save $1,607

Kenya 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 various airlines and booking platforms can also help you identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights well in advance, often several months ahead, may result in lower prices. However, sometimes last-minute deals can appear, though this is less common for longer international routes. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground 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: $1,174 - $2,020

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 1174 USD and 2020 USD. The current lowest deal is 736 USD with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel between Feb 8 and Mar 8.

now $736

Low $1,174

High $2,020

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik

December

Cheapest

Flights from $1,022

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,274

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Norse Atlantic UK

easyJet UK

TUI Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Reykjavik

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,517

$963

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,518

$901

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,399

$941

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,399

$948

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,613

$967

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Reykjavik

Cape Town (CPT) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$1,399

$978

One-way

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

28 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 18

$1,559 → $821

47%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$1,700 → $1,047

38%

27 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 17

$1,559 → $951

39%

30 nights

Jan 28 - Feb 27

$1,387 → $783

44%

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, with a median price of $1305.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Reykjavik, with a median price of $412.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights, 39h 15m median

Flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik are long-haul, with a median duration of 39h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic UK has a current deal

Norse Atlantic UK offers a deal for $736 from February 8 to March 8 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Cape Town to Reykjavik are rare, occurring in less than 30 days.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$957

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights to Reykjavik from Cape Town.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$808

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri Airport is a useful alternative, serving as the primary international gateway for Northern Iceland.

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$5,685

$4,078

Save $1,607

Kenya 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

October is historically cheapest

Long-haul flights, 39h 15m median

Connecting flights dominant

Norse Atlantic UK has a current deal

Deals are rare on 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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Mar 08

Mar 12

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Mar 12

Mar 08

Mar 08

Mar 08

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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

October is historically cheapest

Long-haul flights, 39h 15m median

Connecting flights dominant

Norse Atlantic UK has a current deal

Deals are rare on 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

Nov 23

Mar 02

Mar 09

Mar 08

Mar 12

Mar 08

Mar 12

Mar 08

Mar 08

Mar 08

Mar 12

Mar 30

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?