Cheap Flights to Cape Town
Flights to Cape Town in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | HK$7,129 | Average for round-trip flights in October 2021 |
| Round-trip from | HK$5,286 | From Hong Kong Intl to Cape Town Intl |
Cheap flights to Cape Town in October, November 2021
The best prices found for CPT flights for October, November
Cape Town 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Cape Town found for this year
Cheapest prices for Cape Town flights by month
The cheapest ticket to Cape Town found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
When is the best time to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Average Cape Town Intl flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month.
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HKG - CPT Price
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HK$4,932 - HK$11,601
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CPT Temperature
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19 - 29 °C
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CPT Precipitation
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9 - 94 mm
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When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 61 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.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Cape Town?
The cheapest day to fly to Cape Town is usually Monday. At the moment, Thursday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Cape Town?
To get the best value, try booking a flight in the afternoon when visiting Cape Town. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the morning as these tend to have higher demand.
The ubiquitous fog hovering over Table Mountain, waves crashing against surfboards and carpets of rolling wineries: these are quintessential images of Cape Town. Blessed with one of the most distinct and varied landscapes in Africa and pleasant weather year-round Cape Town offers an exciting experience to lovers of the great outdoors and anyone looking for a cosmopolitan yet relaxed city to visit.
The city’s infectious energy summons even the most jet-lagged traveller to head out into the outdoors, and as Capetonians do – either hit the water to ride some waves or hike up Table Mountain. History buffs booking flights to Cape Town should reserve a tour of the infamous Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for two decades.
Exploring Cape Town’s diverse neighbourhoods is a great way to get to know the city. Wander the cobbled streets of Bo-Kaap – the historic home of the Muslims whose ancestors were brought as slaves over from Indonesia, India and Turkey. From there the glitzy beach towns of Camps Bay and Clifton are within reach.
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Cape Town climate
On a peninsula between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town has mild winters and warm summers. Winter temperatures range from seven to 12 degrees (C) between June and August. Spring is unpredictable and can have pleasant, sunny days or days when the Cape Doctor, a southeast wind, blows up to 75mph. Summer can be very warm from December to March with temperatures reaching the 40s, but the Cape Doctor keeps it bearable. March to April and early May have the best weather and gentle winds. Rainfall is moderate throughout the year.
When is the best time to fly to Cape Town?
Peak Season:
With its mild climate, Cape Town is popular year-round so cheap flights to Cape Town can be found with advance planning. The peak travel season is from November through January. The area is particularly crowded during school holidays, especially the South African summer vacation period from December 1 through January 15, so plan Cape Town flights and accommodations ahead of time. Easter is another popular vacation time, as are July and August.
Off Season:
February through March and October are excellent times to visit because the weather is nice but the city has fewer crowds. This is also a good time to find cheap flights to Cape Town and discounted hotels because tourism is low and the city is looking for visitors. If you will be visiting for at least a week or so, winter generally has glorious days mixed in with the gloomy cold ones, and winter is when you can find the best deals.
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Getting around Cape Town
The best way to get downtown after your Cape Town flight is by hopping aboard a taxi or bus at the airport. In the city’s centre, the cheapest option to get around is Cape Town’s public bus system. Save some money by buying your tickets ahead of time and in bulk – books of ten tickets are sold. But be careful if you’re on a tight schedule. Posted drop-off and pick-up times are just estimates, and you don’t want to get stranded. If you’d rather take a taxi, you’ll be spending more money, but saving time. If you feel like doing the research, the tourism centre offers shuttle buses to popular tourist attractions such as the Table Mountain Cableway.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?
For a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15.6 km from the centre of the city.
