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CPT

Port Elizabeth

South AfricaJun 2026

$103

$48

One-way

CPT

Johannesburg

South AfricaJun 2026

$119

$50

One-way

CPT

East London

South AfricaJul 2026

$142

$58

One-way

CPT

George

South AfricaJul 2026

$107

$58

One-way

CPT

Durban

South AfricaJun 2026

$133

$62

One-way

CPT

Johannesburg

South AfricaJun 2026

$137

$62

One-way

CPT

Bloemfontein

South AfricaJul 2026

$105

$66

One-way

CPT

Nelspruit

South AfricaJul 2026

$115

$66

One-way

CPT

Hoedspruit, Limpopo

South AfricaOct 2026

$144

$102

One-way

CPT

Kimberley, Northern Cape

South AfricaDec 2026

$98

$102

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 2,231 Destinations from Cape Town Tracked

Insights for flights from Cape Town

Just 12.3% of recent fares from Cape Town are non-stop, indicating that connecting flights are the more common option for travelers. This classification as "connecting-dominant" means you will frequently find itineraries that include at least one stop on your journey from Cape Town.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cape Town, the most affordable destinations recently include Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with fares starting at $88. You can also find competitive prices to George, South Africa, from $104, and to Johannesburg, South Africa, with fares beginning at $125.
The flight routes from Cape Town are predominantly long-distance international trips, accounting for 76% of all routes. Medium-haul flights make up 10% of the routes, while short-haul flights represent 14% of the available options.
Cape Town offers access to a wide array of destinations, with flights available to 2231 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, South Africa accounts for the largest share of recent fares at 18%, followed by Qatar at 7%, and the United Kingdom at 6%. This indicates a strong presence of domestic and key international routes.
Among the most frequently discounted destinations from Cape Town, Doha, Qatar, appears most often in recent fare observations. Johannesburg, South Africa, is also a very popular route, appearing frequently in recent deals. Additionally, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, consistently features among the most popular routes for travelers flying from Cape Town.

Most popular airlines from Cape Town

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Safair

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Comair

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Airlink

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South African Airways

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British Airways

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KLM

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Emirates Airlines

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Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town soon

Wed, Jun 17

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CPT - Siem Reap

Emirates Airlines

Cape Town (CPT) - Siem Reap (SAI)

Emirates Airlines

$1,899

$987

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

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CPT - Istanbul

Qatar Airways

Cape Town (CPT) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$1,092

$639

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

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CPT - Dublin

Qatar Airways

Cape Town (CPT) - Dublin (DUB)

Qatar Airways

$1,182

$700

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

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CPT - Seoul

Qatar Airways

Cape Town (CPT) - Seoul (ICN)

Qatar Airways

$1,469

$874

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

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CPT - Boston

KLM

Cape Town (CPT) - Boston (BOS)

KLM

$1,607

$878

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

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CPT - Managua

United Airlines

Cape Town (CPT) - Managua (MGA)

United Airlines

$2,444

$1,248

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Cape Town

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Phuket City

TOP

ThailandApr 2027

from

$674

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Dublin

TOP

IrelandSep 2026

from

$694

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Siem Reap

TOP

CambodiaSep 2026

from

$947

Sydney

TOP

AustraliaMay 2027

from

$1,032

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Bangkok

TOP

ThailandFeb 2027

from

$669

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Shanghai

TOP

ChinaApr 2027

from

$672

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cape Town

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-47%

CPT - Eugene

$2,626  →  $1,398

-49%

CPT - Managua

$2,444  →  $1,248

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-43%

CPT - Wenatchee

$2,533  →  $1,456

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-60%

CPT - Shanghai

$1,686  →  $672

Popular Airports from Cape Town

Cape Town airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Port Elizabeth

Flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth currently start at $48.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb, Mar, Jan

Flights from Cape Town tend to be cheaper in February, March, and January.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance from CPT tends to be cheapest.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Comair, Safair, South African Airways, British Airways

A mix of low-cost and full-service carriers provide flights from Cape Town.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$48 direct / ~$88 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Cape Town are to Port Elizabeth, George, and Johannesburg within South Africa.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Sun - Tue

Flights from CPT are cheapest on Monday, Sunday, and Tuesday, with fares as low as $41.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is ideal for travelers seeking the most affordable flights from Cape Town.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$88

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is the primary airport for the city, offering extensive domestic and international flight networks.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$88

George (GRJ)

George serves as a realistic regional alternative with reliable domestic connections, despite significant travel time.

📍 ~365 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth is a major regional hub that can serve as a secondary backup for the Eastern Cape region.

📍 ~660 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Upington (UTN)

Upington is an alternative regional strip in the Northern Cape, though it is extremely remote.

📍 ~750 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$346

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From CPT

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Madrid

SpainJul 2026

94% AI deal score

$5,270

$2,468

Save $2,802

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

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Lisbon

PortugalMar 2027

92% AI deal score

$4,039

$2,223

Save $1,816

TAAG Angola Airlines

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

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Kuwait City

KuwaitOct 2026

91% AI deal score

$4,853

$2,447

Save $2,406

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

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Kuala Lumpur

MalaysiaAug 2026

91% AI deal score

$3,200

$2,452

Save $748

Air Mauritius

Air Mauritius

Business Class

From CPT

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Tenerife

SpainJul 2026

90% AI deal score

$7,255

$4,910

Save $2,345

Airlink, CemAir Pty,British Airways

Airlink, CemAir Pty,, +1

Business Class

From CPT

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Cairo

EgyptJul 2026

88% AI deal score

$3,816

$2,230

Save $1,586

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

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Abu Dhabi

United Arab EmiratesNov 2026

88% AI deal score

$2,974

$2,127

Save $847

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From CPT

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Manchester

United KingdomSep 2026

88% AI deal score

$2,648

$2,277

Save $371

British AirwaysKenya Airways

British Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

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Glasgow

United KingdomJul 2026

88% AI deal score

$3,847

$2,437

Save $1,410

British AirwaysKenya Airways

British Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

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Mumbai

IndiaSep 2026

86% AI deal score

$4,452

$2,014

Save $2,438

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Dubai

United Arab EmiratesNov 2026

85% AI deal score

$2,621

$2,127

Save $494

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Rome

ItalyJul 2026

82% AI deal score

$3,133

$2,449

Save $684

ITAKenya Airways

ITA, +1

Business Class

From CPT

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Porto

PortugalAug 2026

82% AI deal score

$2,822

$2,301

Save $521

Ethiopian

Ethiopian

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Manama

BahrainJul 2026

79% AI deal score

$2,561

$2,395

Save $166

Ethiopian

Ethiopian

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Amman

JordanSep 2026

74% AI deal score

$2,489

Ethiopian

Ethiopian

Business Class

Booking Flights from Cape Town: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Cape Town have found a variety of destinations for under $250. Across the trailing quarter, there were 8 such destinations identified. For example, flights to Durban typically cost around $132, while Johannesburg flights averaged $137. Other affordable options included East London at a median of $141 and Upington at $187.

From Cape Town, you can typically reach destinations in 150 unique countries. This includes a broad selection of 2231 unique cities. Across the trailing quarter, South Africa accounted for 18% of the available routes, with Qatar representing 7% and the United Kingdom 6% of the overall distribution.

Across the trailing 90 days, the route from Cape Town to Doha, Qatar, consistently showed a high volume of deals. Johannesburg, South Africa, was also a popular route, as was Port Elizabeth, South Africa. These destinations historically represent some of the busiest deal routes from Cape Town.