Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

When flying to Cape Town from South Africa, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: FlySafair, Airlink, South African or Cemair. Depending on what airport in South Africa you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

Airlink Flights to Cape Town

37 Airlink flights head to Cape Town on average each week. Most will be flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town, the most popular route that Airlink operates to Cape Town. Prices vary based on when and where you fly from - the cheapest Airlink flight to Cape Town found in the past 3 days on momondo was R1 147, departing from Bloemfontein Intl. Airlink is the most popular choice on momondo for this route and has been scored 8,5/10 by 83 of our users.

FlySafair Flights to Cape Town

FlySafair flights to Cape Town can start from as low as R757 (return, from Bloemfontein Intl, found in the last 72 hours). Over 135 flights that FlySafair operates to Cape Town in a normal week, prices can vary significantly. The most popular FlySafair flight to Cape Town is from Johannesburg OR Tambo. FlySafair has been rated 8,3/10 by momondo users, in 113 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cape Town Intl is 2h 10m on average, while flying from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl is 2h 10m on average. Cape Town Intl is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

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8:50 - 10:30ELS-CPT

1h 40mdirect

10:30 - 12:05CPT-ELS

1h 35mdirect

R1 766FlySafair

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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26

12:40 - 14:20ELS-CPT

1h 40mdirect

6:40 - 8:15CPT-ELS

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R1 818FlySafair

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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19

15:10 - 16:50ELS-CPT

1h 40mdirect

6:40 - 8:15CPT-ELS

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R1 835FlySafair

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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19

15:10 - 16:50ELS-CPT

1h 40mdirect

10:30 - 12:05CPT-ELS

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R1 853FlySafair

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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19

18:55 - 20:20PLZ-CPT

1h 25mdirect

17:10 - 18:20CPT-PLZ

1h 10mdirect

R1 974Airlink

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Wed, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 21

7:30 - 9:45JNB-CPT

2h 15mdirect

18:25 - 20:30CPT-JNB

2h 05mdirect

R2 043Airlink

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Tue, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 13

8:00 - 10:10JNB-CPT

2h 10mdirect

19:00 - 21:00CPT-JNB

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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25

19:30 - 21:45DUR-CPT

2h 15mdirect

15:25 - 17:25CPT-DUR

2h 00mdirect

R3 047Cemair

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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22

8:05 - 16:45PLZ-CPT

8h 40m1 stop

19:35 - 7:35CPT-PLZ

12h 00m1 stop

R5 852South African

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13:05 - 18:15HDS-CPT

5h 10m1 stop

13:30 - 12:35CPT-HDS

23h 05m1 stop

R7 636Cemair

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East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 19/11

8:50-10:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

10:30-12:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 766

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 12/11

12:40-14:20

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 818

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 12/11

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

6:40-8:15

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 835

East LondonCape Town

ELS - CPT

ELSCPT

East London

Wed 12/11

15:10-16:50

Nonstop1h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

10:30-12:05

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 853

Port ElizabethCape Town

PLZ - CPT

PLZCPT

Port Elizabeth

Wed 17/12

18:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

17:10-18:20

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 974

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

7:30-9:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 043

JohannesburgCape Town

JNB - CPT

JNBCPT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

8:00-10:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

19:00-21:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 805

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 20/11

19:30-21:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

15:25-17:25

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 047

Port ElizabethCape Town

PLZ - CPT

PLZCPT

Port Elizabeth

Thu 4/12

8:05-16:45

1 stop8h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

19:35-7:35

1 stop12h 00m

R5 852

HoedspruitCape Town

HDS - CPT

HDSCPT

Hoedspruit

Wed 19/11

13:05-18:15

1 stop5h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

13:30-12:35

1 stop23h 05m

R7 636

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from South Africa, with most prices found around R2 182. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of May, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R2 251.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R2 499. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Tuesday is R2 613.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from South Africa to Cape Town in the morning for as low as R2 534. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. At midday is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R2 834 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R2 547 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from South Africa for as low as R2 164 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Cape Town Intl

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	May	15% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town costs on average just R2 182 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	43% more expensive	It costs about R3 653 for flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	315% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Cape Town flight deals and tips

Summary info about Cape Town flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R796
Best Round-Trip Price	R1 766
Fastest flight time	1h 25m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Cape Town from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R796 (Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Cape Town from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R1 766 (East London to Cape Town Intl).

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The fastest flight to Cape Town from South Africa takes 1h 25m (Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Cape Town, with a 15% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Cape Town

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Cape Town 90 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Cape Town for R2 547.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of November 2025, there are 33 operators available to choose from for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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