What's the typical flight distance from Cape Town?

Historically, long-haul flights typically account for 76% of departures from Cape Town. Medium-haul flights make up 10% of the routes. Short-haul flights represent 14% of the total flight distances observed across the trailing 90 days. This distribution indicates that the majority of flights from Cape Town are for longer distances.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Cape Town?

Historically, the cheapest international flights from Cape Town are often found within Southern Africa. For example, flights to Windhoek in Namibia typically have a median price of $229. Other relatively affordable international options include Gaborone in Botswana, with a median price of $303, and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, which averages around $324. These prices are based on trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cape Town?

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town, with an average price of $735. This represents a typical savings of 33% compared to the annual median average price of $1090. February is also a historically affordable month, with an average price of $812. These trends are based on observed pricing patterns.

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CPT
George
South Africa • 2026-10-22
74% AI deal score
$88
$46
One-way
CPT
Port Elizabeth
South Africa • 2026-10-11
79% AI deal score
$124
$53
One-way
CPT
East London
South Africa • 2026-10-21
65% AI deal score
$85
$61
One-way
CPT
Durban
South Africa • 2026-10-07
74% AI deal score
$106
$66
One-way
CPT
Hoedspruit, Limpopo
South Africa • 2026-10-29
49% AI deal score
$122
$114
One-way
CPT
Harare
Zimbabwe • 2026-11-24
79% AI deal score
$273
$158
One-way
CPT
Barcelona
Spain • 2026-10-11
94% AI deal score
$700
$241
One-way
CPT
Madrid
Spain • 2026-12-13
92% AI deal score
$566
$261
One-way
CPT
Birmingham
United Kingdom • 2026-12-03
93% AI deal score
$754
$283
One-way
CPT
Lisbon
Portugal • 2026-12-10
92% AI deal score
$743
$296
One-way

Flights from Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town

Only 12.3% of recent fares from Cape Town are for direct flights, indicating that connecting routes are the dominant option for travelers. This means that if you are searching for cheap flights from Cape Town, you will most often find itineraries that include at least one stop.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Cape Town start at $87 to George, South Africa. Other economical options include flights to Port Elizabeth, South Africa for $103, and fares to Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa for $237. These prices reflect current roundtrip offerings.

Travelers departing from Cape Town have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares covering 443 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, the most frequently represented country in flight deals is South Africa, accounting for 40% of recent fares. Following this, Namibia makes up 6% of recent fares, and Zimbabwe represents 4%.

The most frequently discounted destination from Cape Town recently is Doha, Qatar. Other popular routes for flight deals from Cape Town include flights to Rome, Italy, and London, United Kingdom, based on fare availability over the last 90 days.

When considering flight distances from Cape Town, the majority of routes are for longer journeys. Approximately 76% of recent routes are classified as long-haul trips. Shorter flights make up 14% of the route mix, while medium-haul flights account for 10% of the available options.

Most popular airlines from Cape Town

South African Airways

British Airways

KLM

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town soon

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Hamburg

Cape Town (CPT) - Hamburg (HAM)

Condor Flugdienst, Condor Flugdienst

$1,500

$568

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Qatar Airways

$1,050

$712

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - New York

Cape Town (CPT) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,635

$970

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Miami

Cape Town (CPT) - Miami (MIA)

United Airlines

$1,509

$1,032

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Milan

Cape Town (CPT) - Milan (MXP)

Condor Flugdienst

$837

$570

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Nairobi

Cape Town (CPT) - Nairobi (NBO)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$867

$544

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Cape Town

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Nov 2026

from

$744

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Dec 2026

from

$595

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Nov 2026

from

$643

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Nov 2026

from

$646

Geneva

TOP

Switzerland • Nov 2026

from

$665

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$679

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cape Town

-48%

CPT - Tbilisi

$1,264 → $662

-45%

CPT - Paris

$1,166 → $642

-40%

CPT - Oslo

$1,097 → $658

-39%

CPT - London

$992 → $605

Popular Airports from Cape Town

Cape Town airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Thu - Fri

The best days to find flight deals from CPT are Sunday, Thursday, and Friday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$46 direct / ~$87 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from Cape Town are to domestic destinations within South Africa.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Safair, Norse Atlantic UK, Condor Flugdienst, Air Tanzania

These carriers offer a mix of domestic, international, and low-cost options from Cape Town.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from Cape Town.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jul, Jan, Oct

Flights from Cape Town tend to be cheaper in Jul, Jan, and Oct.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to George

Flights from Cape Town to George currently start at $46.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Cape Town to various destinations.

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

💸 Flights from ~$84

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

Cheapest

George Airport is a practical alternative for domestic connections, despite fewer international routes compared to CPT.

📍 ~365 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$94

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From CPT

Elite

Madrid

Spain • Jun 2027

93% AI deal score

$3,845

$2,314

Save $1,531

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

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Lisbon

Portugal • Jun 2027

93% AI deal score

$4,684

$2,498

Save $2,186

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Sharm El Sheikh

Egypt • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$3,742

$2,082

Save $1,660

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

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São Paulo

Brazil • Nov 2026

90% AI deal score

$4,593

$2,484

Save $2,109

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia • Nov 2026

90% AI deal score

$3,042

$2,404

Save $638

Air Mauritius

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Cairo

Egypt • Jun 2027

89% AI deal score

$3,174

$2,119

Save $1,055

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

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Glasgow

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,720

$2,186

Save $534

British Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Manchester

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

88% AI deal score

$2,465

$2,049

Save $416

British Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mumbai

India • Nov 2026

87% AI deal score

$3,819

$2,436

Save $1,383

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Manama

Bahrain • Nov 2026

78% AI deal score

$2,476

$2,379

Save $97

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Amman

Jordan • Nov 2026

77% AI deal score

$2,368

$2,326

Save $42

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dubai

United Arab Emirates • Nov 2026

75% AI deal score

$2,848

$2,370

Save $478

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Booking Flights from Cape Town: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Cape Town have found several destinations for under $250. Within South Africa, cities like Durban and Johannesburg typically offer median prices of around $142 and $169, respectively. Other domestic options include Upington at a median of $187 and East London at $190. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

From Cape Town, you can typically reach 82 unique countries, encompassing 443 different cities. Historically, flights to destinations within South Africa account for about 40% of the available routes. Other frequently served countries include Namibia, representing 6% of routes, and Zimbabwe, which makes up 4% of the available destinations.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served routes from Cape Town include Doha in Qatar, Rome in Italy, and London in the United Kingdom. These destinations have historically shown consistent availability for travelers departing from Cape Town. This indicates their popularity among travelers and the consistent flight options available.

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Sun - Thu - Fri

From ~$46 direct / ~$87 roundtrip

Safair, Norse Atlantic UK, Condor Flugdienst, Air Tanzania

0-2 weeks in advance

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What's the typical flight distance from Cape Town?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Cape Town?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cape Town?

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Flights from Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town

Most popular airlines from Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Cape Town

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cape Town

Popular Airports from Cape Town

Cape Town airport insights

Sun - Thu - Fri

From ~$46 direct / ~$87 roundtrip

Safair, Norse Atlantic UK, Condor Flugdienst, Air Tanzania

0-2 weeks in advance

Jul, Jan, Oct

Watch fares to George

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Cape Town

Best Elite deals from Cape Town

Madrid

Lisbon

Sharm El Sheikh

São Paulo

Kuala Lumpur

Cairo

Glasgow

Manchester

Mumbai

Manama

Amman

Dubai

Booking Flights from Cape Town: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Cape Town for under 250 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Cape Town?

Which routes from Cape Town are the most popular?

What's the typical flight distance from Cape Town?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Cape Town?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cape Town?

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