Question 1

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Cape Town?

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momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Cape Town. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Question 2

Can I find flights to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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All flight searches to Cape Town on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Cape Town?

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Cape Town.

Question 4

I’m not ready to book a flight to Cape Town right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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If you are not ready to book a flight to Cape Town now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Cape Town and let you know when they change.

Question 5

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

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We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Cape Town 87 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 430.

Question 6

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 7

Airlink Flights to Cape Town

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29 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 R996, 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.

Question 8

FlySafair Flights to Cape Town

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FlySafair flights to Cape Town can start from as low as R740 (return, from Bloemfontein Intl, found in the last 72 hours). Over 125 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 8,2/10 by momondo users, in 119 reviews.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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As of December 2025, there are 34 operators available to choose from for flights to Cape Town Intl Airport.

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

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

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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 430 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 115 on momondo.

Question 14

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

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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 421. 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 710 per ticket.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

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The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from South Africa, with most prices found around R2 115. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of May, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R2 199.

Question 16

How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 17

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

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The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R2 390. 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 Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Saturday is R2 484.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	May	14% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town costs on average just R2 115 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	42% more expensive	It costs about R3 464 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	288% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R716
Best Round-Trip Price	R1 516
Fastest flight time	1h 25m
Popular in	December

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