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CMH — CPT
24 Apr — 1 May1
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Flights to Cape Town in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 183,122 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 2,960

Return from

AED 2,424

One-way from

AED 1,337
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Cape Town Intl (CPT)

Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Cape Town is currently AED 0 while a return flight costs AED 0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cape Town (average of AED 659). Flying to Cape Town in December will prove the most costly (average of AED 811). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

AED 2,479

February

AED 2,420

March

AED 2,449

April

AED 2,526

May

AED 2,464

June

AED 2,776

July

AED 2,857

August

AED 2,574

September

AED 2,637

October

AED 2,581

November

AED 2,655

December

AED 2,978

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 19 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town, such as Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and RwandAir. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

7.9
Good
1,646 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

7.9
Good
49 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

7.9
Good
215 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

7.7
Good
4,499 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

  • What does CPT mean?

    Great question - CPT just means Cape Town Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15.6 km from the centre of Cape Town. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 4 daily flights from Dubai. 6 airlines have flights from Dubai to Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl Airport typically cost AED 207, while return flights cost around AED 256.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 151, however they can be found for as little as AED 70.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Dubai offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Cape Town Intl Airport).

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