Cheap flights to Cape Town
All scheduled flights to Cape Town arrive at Cape Town International Airport, which is located 17 kilometers from the city center. A well-developed route network connects this region to dozens of cities, ensuring a steady flow of passengers from all over the world. The most popular routes remain those from Johannesburg with a frequency of 875 flights per week, from Durban (210 flights), and the international route from Doha (45 flights).
Air service to the city is provided by 47 different airlines, dominated by major regional and international carriers. The largest number of flights is operated by companies such as FlySafair, Airlink, and South African Airways. Detailed information on transportation and how to get to the city from the airport can be found in the relevant sections, and below on the page, departure city cards are presented with a convenient ticket search for trip planning.
George — Cape Town
Gqeberha — Cape Town
East London — Cape Town
Bloemfontein — Cape Town
Johannesburg — Cape Town
Windhoek — Cape Town
Hoedspruit — Cape Town
Kimberley — Cape Town
Gaborone — Cape Town
Harare — Cape Town
Walvis Bay — Cape Town
Victoria Falls — Cape Town
When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?
The price of a flight to Cape Town changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 27 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $916. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
Flight insights to Cape Town
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Cape Town — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Cape Town come from Johannesburg, Durban and Gqeberha. Johannesburg leads with around 875 flights a week.
- Johannesburg875 flights/week
- Durban210 flights/week
- Gqeberha59 flights/week
- Hoedspruit48 flights/week
- Doha45 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Cape Town depart from South Africa, Namibia and Germany. South Africa alone accounts for about 75% of all direct routes.
- South Africaavg $115
- Namibiaavg $158
- Germanyavg $583
- Qataravg $478
- Franceavg $526
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Cape Town range from Gqeberha at $51 to Doha at $478 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Johannesburgfrom $76
- Durbanfrom $65
- Gqeberhafrom $51
- Hoedspruitfrom $141
- Dohafrom $478
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Cape Town from right now are George from $47, Gqeberha from $51 and Durban from $65.
- Georgefrom $47
- Gqeberhafrom $51
- Durbanfrom $65
- East Londonfrom $66
- Bloemfonteinfrom $68
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Cape Town is from Atlanta at about 17h 15m, followed by Washington, D.C. (16h 47m) and New York City (16h 36m).
- Atlanta17h 15m
- Washington, D.C.16h 47m
- New York City16h 36m
- Singapore12h 54m
- Amsterdam12h 52m
Popular departure cities to Cape Town
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
Qatar
Namibia
South Africa
South Africa
France
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
South Africa
Ethiopia
Germany
South Africa
South Africa
Angola
Germany
Botswana
Kenya
Netherlands
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Namibia
Turkey
South Africa
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mauritius
Singapore
Mozambique
Zambia
United States
United States
United States
Brazil
Zambia
Botswana
Tanzania
Saint Helena
Lesotho
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
Tanzania
Eswatini
Zimbabwe
Kenya
Kenya
Mozambique
Kenya
Mozambique
Namibia
Zambia
Tanzania
Congo Democratic Republic Of
Namibia
BotswanaFrequently asked questions
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Cape Town?
- The highest number of flights are domestic routes within South Africa. Leading the way are flights from Johannesburg (875 departures per week), Durban (210 flights), and Gqeberha (59 flights). Among international hubs, the highest flight intensity is recorded from Doha and Windhoek.
- How many airlines operate flights to Cape Town?
- Currently, 47 airlines maintain air connections to the city. The leading carriers by flight volume are FlySafair, Airlink, and South African Airways.
- Which airports receive flights to Cape Town?
- The main aviation hub is Cape Town International Airport, located 17 kilometers from the city limits. This airport handles both domestic and long-haul international flights, serving as the region's key air gateway.
- How many cities can you fly to Cape Town from?
- Direct connections are established with more than 15 key cities worldwide. These include major international centers such as Paris, London, and Dubai, from which regular flights are operated.
- How to find cheap tickets to Cape Town?
- To find the best deals from 47 airlines, it is recommended to use the search form in the departure city cards presented on this page. It is best to book tickets in advance, especially if your trip is planned for July 2026.