Cheap flights to Cape Town

Cheap flights to Cape Town

The cheapest one-way fare found this week from each departure city, in the currency we show for that city.

• From DubaiOct 24, 2 stops $414
• From WarsawFeb 8, 2 stops PLN 1,712
• From LondonNov 23, 2 stops £337
• From AmsterdamJan 13, 2 stops €402
• From BarcelonaNov 25, 2 stops €405
• From MilanNov 16, 2 stops €409
• From LisbonOct 19, 1 stop €410
• From BerlinNov 20, 2 stops €420
• From MadridJan 15, 2 stops €429
• From BrusselsOct 28, 2 stops €438
• From BangkokNov 8, 2 stops $487
• From ViennaNov 18, 2 stops €449

When it’s cheapest to fly to Cape Town

October, November and February, going by fares found this week from 16 departure cities. Lower bars are cheaper.

1. OctOctober 2026: about 10% above each city’s cheapest month
2. NovNovember 2026: about 5% above each city’s cheapest month
3. DecDecember 2026: about 23% above each city’s cheapest month
4. JanJanuary 2027: about 19% above each city’s cheapest month
5. FebFebruary 2027: about 16% above each city’s cheapest month

Weather in Cape Town

Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991–2020 normals.

Source: Cape Town on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Arriving in Cape Town

Flights land at Cape Town (CPT, 17 km from the centre).

Airport transfer

• Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer into Cape Town at a fixed price; the driver meets you at arrivals.
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• Kiwitaxi from Cape TownPrivate car or minivan at a fixed price, booked in advance.
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Car and scooter hire

• Car hire at Cape Town (CPT)Compare rental companies at the airport.
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• Scooter and bike rental in Cape TownScooters, motorbikes and bicycles from local rental shops, booked online.
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Luggage storage

• Luggage storage in Cape TownDrop your bags at a shop or hotel near the station or centre, from a few euros a day.
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Things to do in Cape Town

Popular experiences on Viator, as Viator ranks them. “From” is the lowest price per person; the price for your date and group can differ.

• Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour 9–10 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $146.68 per person
• Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape Town 3–4 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $59 per person
• WILDX 60min Atlantis Dunes Cape Town QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO 1 hour From $42.99 per person

• All tours in Cape Town on ViatorTours, day trips and tickets; many can be cancelled for free.
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• Tickets for Cape Town attractionsSkip-the-line and timed-entry tickets for museums and landmarks.
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Mobile data in South Africa

A travel eSIM for South Africa costs from $4. Install it before you fly; most plans start when you first connect in the destination.

• 1 GB, 3 days$4
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• 3 GB, 3 days$8
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• 5 GB, 7 days$11.50
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