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

Direct flights are often the most convenient option, saving travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be significantly cheaper, offering a trade-off between cost and convenience. It's worth comparing both types of flights to find what best suits your needs.

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

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Flying on weekdays or during the shoulder seasons often results in lower fares compared to peak travel times. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may yield savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Antananarivo 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. Understanding these additional fees can help you calculate the true total cost of your journey.

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2026-11-17 – 2026-11-28
CPT - Antananarivo
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$823
$867
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$840
$867
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Cape Town to Antananarivo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo

A typical journey from Cape Town to Antananarivo, including connections, takes about 6h 55m. This duration reflects itineraries that often involve multiple stops, which is common for this route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo, the fares right now are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $1039–$1930, with a median of $1516. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that exceptionally low prices are not common at the moment.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Antananarivo, April stands out with a median fare of $421. July also offers competitive prices, with a median of $504. Another option for lower fares is December, where the median price is around $783.

Most itineraries for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo involve connections. In fact, most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. There are currently no direct flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo among recent fares.

The distance between Cape Town and Antananarivo is approximately 3317 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is neither very short nor extremely long, often requiring a stopover or two.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Regular price: $630 - $1,101

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo is typically between $630 and $1101. The current lowest deal is $884 with Airlink, for travel from Jan 22-Jan 24.

now $884

Low $630

High $1,101

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Antananarivo

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to TNR is April, with a median price of $421. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1671. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $421

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,671

Jan

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Airlink

South African Airways

Turkish Airlines

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Safair, Airlink

$835

$1,047

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Safair, Airlink

$1,040

$1,640

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Airlink

$934

$967

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Airlink

$929

$1,010

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Airlink

$816

$1,038

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Airlink

$790

$1,097

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$1,039 → $992

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$874 → $889

5 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 12

$1,000 → $1,020

8 nights

Nov 21 - Nov 29

$840 → $867

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Cape Town - Antananarivo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Antananarivo are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices around $421

Historically, April, July, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 6h 55m

Flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 6h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are the dominant option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers deals for this route

Airlink has historically offered deals on this route, with 81 direct deals found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo are historically rare.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a good choice for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$867

Antananarivo main airports to arrive at

Ivato International (TNR)

Cheapest

Ivato International Airport is ideal for direct access to Antananarivo and surrounding areas.

📍 ~10 km from Antananarivo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$832

Airports nearby Antananarivo used as alternative

Fascene (NOS)

Cheapest

Fascene is a viable alternative for international travel due to its infrastructure and frequent connections.

📍 ~900 km from Antananarivo (requires domestic flight or boat/road combination).

💸 Flights from ~$1,069

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Best Elite deals to Antananarivo

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From CPT

Elite

Jan 31

Antananarivo, Madagascar

76% AI deal score

$2,558

$1,861

Save $697

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 17

Antananarivo, Madagascar

75% AI deal score

$2,463

$2,132

Save $331

Air Mauritius

Business Class

From CPT

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Jan 29

Antananarivo, Madagascar

73% AI deal score

$2,397

$1,884

Save $513

From CPT

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Oct 08

Antananarivo, Madagascar

73% AI deal score

$2,806

$2,486

Save $320

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 11

Antananarivo, Madagascar

73% AI deal score

$2,839

$2,596

Save $243

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 06

Antananarivo, Madagascar

72% AI deal score

$2,277

$2,238

Save $39

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Jan 30

Antananarivo, Madagascar

72% AI deal score

$2,465

$2,392

Save $73

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 25

Antananarivo, Madagascar

72% AI deal score

$2,723

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 10

Antananarivo, Madagascar

69% AI deal score

$2,805

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 10

Antananarivo, Madagascar

68% AI deal score

$2,805

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 12

Antananarivo, Madagascar

66% AI deal score

$2,675

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 14

Antananarivo, Madagascar

66% AI deal score

$2,791

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Antananarivo

To find more affordable flights, it is often helpful to be flexible with your travel dates and consider flying during the off-peak season. Comparing prices across different airlines and online travel agencies can also reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop.

Booking flights in advance, usually several months before your intended departure, can often lead to better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's wise to monitor fare fluctuations. Mid-week bookings may also offer slight advantages over weekend purchases.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options or alternative routes. While not always applicable for every destination, it's a strategy that may provide additional choices. Always consider the extra travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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Cape Town to Antananarivo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo

A typical journey from Cape Town to Antananarivo, including connections, takes about 6h 55m. This duration reflects itineraries that often involve multiple stops, which is common for this route.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Regular price: $630 - $1,101

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo is typically between $630 and $1101. The current lowest deal is $884 with Airlink, for travel from Jan 22-Jan 24.

now $884

Low $630

High $1,101

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Antananarivo

April

Cheapest

Flights from $421

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,671

Jan

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Airlink

South African Airways

Turkish Airlines

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Safair, Airlink

$835

$1,047

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Safair, Airlink

$1,040

$1,640

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Airlink

$934

$967

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Airlink

$929

$1,010

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Airlink

$816

$1,038

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Antananarivo

Cape Town (CPT) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Airlink

$790

$1,097

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$1,039 → $992

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$874 → $889

5 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 12

$1,000 → $1,020

8 nights

Nov 21 - Nov 29

$840 → $867

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Cape Town - Antananarivo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Antananarivo are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices around $421

Historically, April, July, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 6h 55m

Flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 6h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are the dominant option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers deals for this route

Airlink has historically offered deals on this route, with 81 direct deals found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo are historically rare.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a good choice for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$867

Antananarivo main airports to arrive at

Ivato International (TNR)

Cheapest

Ivato International Airport is ideal for direct access to Antananarivo and surrounding areas.

📍 ~10 km from Antananarivo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$832

Airports nearby Antananarivo used as alternative

Fascene (NOS)

Cheapest

Fascene is a viable alternative for international travel due to its infrastructure and frequent connections.

Antananarivo, Madagascar

72% AI deal score

$2,723

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 10

Antananarivo, Madagascar

69% AI deal score

$2,805

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 10

Antananarivo, Madagascar

68% AI deal score

$2,805

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 12

Antananarivo, Madagascar

66% AI deal score

$2,675

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 14

Antananarivo, Madagascar

66% AI deal score

$2,791

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Antananarivo

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Cape Town to Antananarivo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Antananarivo

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Direct flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Antananarivo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Cape Town - Antananarivo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for prices around $421

Connecting flights typically take 6h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airlink offers deals for this route

Deals are rare for this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Antananarivo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Antananarivo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Antananarivo

Best Elite deals to Antananarivo

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Nov 17

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Oct 08

Oct 11

Mar 06

Jan 30

Oct 25

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Nov 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Antananarivo

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

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo?

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

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

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Antananarivo from other cities

Cape Town to Antananarivo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Antananarivo

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Direct flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Antananarivo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Antananarivo

Cape Town - Antananarivo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for prices around $421

Connecting flights typically take 6h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airlink offers deals for this route

Deals are rare for this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Antananarivo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Antananarivo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Antananarivo

Best Elite deals to Antananarivo

Jan 31

Nov 17

Jan 29

Oct 08

Oct 11

Mar 06

Jan 30

Oct 25

Oct 10

Oct 10

Nov 12

Dec 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Antananarivo

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

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Antananarivo?

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