Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Reykjavik to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 31h 10m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Reykjavik to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 12h 55m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Reykjavik to Cape Town?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the lowest average return price of R22 909.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Reykjavik and Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

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

How old do you have to be to fly from Reykjavik 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 from Reykjavik to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R17 057 Cheap Flights from Reykjavik to Cape Town in 2026/27

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14:15 - 20:20KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 05m1 stop London Gatwick

11:30 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

32h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

R17 057Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

10:30 - 14:10KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole

11:30 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

32h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

R18 354Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19

12:30 - 14:10KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 40m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole

11:30 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

32h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

R18 518Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

11:50 - 14:10KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 20m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole

11:30 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

32h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

R18 732Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 19

10:30 - 14:10KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole

11:30 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

32h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

R18 945Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 19

10:55 - 17:25KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 30m3 stops London Luton Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

13:35 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

24h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl London Gatwick

R19 175Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Mar 16

14:15 - 20:20KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 05m1 stop London Gatwick

23:55 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

19h 55m1 stop London Gatwick

R19 257Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 20

15:20 - 10:35KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

19:10 - 14:25CPT Cape Town Intl-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

21h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R19 635Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

14:05 - 7:40KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 13:05CPT Cape Town Intl-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

29h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich

R19 766Lufthansa

Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Mar 16

10:55 - 17:25KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 30m3 stops London Luton Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

0:55 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

36h 20m3 stops Istanbul Madrid Barajas London Luton

R19 963Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Mon, Mar 15

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Lufthansa flights from Reykjavik to Cape Town

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Lufthansa

Feb 6

KEF14:05Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

39h 35m

2 stops

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Mar 16

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

29h 35m

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KEF13:05Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

R19 766

Lufthansa

Nov 10

KEF15:20Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

20h 05m

2 stops

CPT13:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 18

CPT19:10Cape Town Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

KEF14:25Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

R21 867

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Emirates

Nov 12

KEF7:35Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

31h 10m

2 stops

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

Nov 21

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

27h 45m

2 stops

KEF15:20Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

R21 096

Emirates

Nov 10

KEF7:35Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

26h 00m

2 stops

CPT11:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 21

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

27h 45m

2 stops

KEF15:20Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

R21 719

Emirates

Nov 12

KEF7:35Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

26h 00m

2 stops

CPT11:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 17

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

45h 40m

2 stops

KEF15:40Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

R21 785

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KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Thu 12/11

14:15-20:20

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

11:30-17:50

1 stop32h 20m

R17 057

ReykjavikCape Town

KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

KEFCPT

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Wed 11/11

10:30-14:10

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

11:30-17:50

1 stop32h 20m

R18 354

ReykjavikCape Town

KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 12/11

12:30-14:10

2 stops23h 40m

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Thu 19/11

11:30-17:50

1 stop32h 20m

R18 518

ReykjavikCape Town

KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

KEFCPT

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 10/11

11:50-14:10

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

11:30-17:50

1 stop32h 20m

R18 732

ReykjavikCape Town

KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

KEFCPT

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Mon 9/11

10:30-14:10

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

11:30-17:50

1 stop32h 20m

R18 945

ReykjavikCape Town

KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

KEFCPT

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sat 6/2

10:55-17:25

3 stops28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/3

13:35-11:50

2 stops24h 15m

R19 175

ReykjavikCape Town

KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

KEFCPT

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 12/11

14:15-20:20

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

R19 257

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ReykjavikCape Town

KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

KEFCPT

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 12/11

15:20-10:35

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

19:10-14:25

1 stop21h 15m

R19 635

ReykjavikCape Town

KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

KEFCPT

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sat 6/2

14:05-7:40

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/3

9:30-13:05

2 stops29h 35m

R19 766

ReykjavikCape Town

KEF Reykjavik Keflavik Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

KEFCPT

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sat 6/2

10:55-17:25

3 stops28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/3

0:55-11:15

3 stops36h 20m

R19 963

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Fastest flight time	28h 30m
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The best flight deal from Reykjavik to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 057

The fastest flight from Reykjavik to Cape Town takes 28h 30m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Reykjavik to Cape Town

How far is Reykjavik to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The distance between Reykjavik and Cape Town Intl is about 11456,4 km. By plane, this route typically takes 28h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Reykjavik to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Reykjavik to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Reykjavik 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 from Reykjavik to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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