Cheap flights to Cape Town

Cheapest price

Rp 10,426,743

From Jakarta to Cape Town

When is the best time to fly to Cape Town?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

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Price	5922902 - 13534282 IDR
Temperature	18.5 - 28.5 °C
Rainfall	9.1 - 94.3 mm

Peak Season:

Cape Town benefits from a mild climate all year-round so with some flexibility and planning in advance you can find some cheap flights to Cape Town. November until January are the busiest times of the year making flights to Cape Town more expensive. During school holidays cause higher prices and a lot more crowds, especially in December and January as this is the South African summer holiday period. Cheap flights to Cape Town can be found around Easter if you book in advance, although it is a popular time of year. There is a historic Second New Year Parade at the beginning of January which features thousands of people dressed in luminous multicoloured suits. Flights to Cape Town are more expensive during the weeks leading up to the parade so book in advance to save some money. Also in January is South Africa’s most renowned outdoor sporting occasion at Kenilworth Racecourse. It’s a blend of equestrian expertise and high fashion.

Off Season:

February and March, as well as October are excellent months to visit. Cheap flights to Cape Town are easier to come by, there are less crowds and the weather is lovely. You’ll also benefit from cheaper hotel prices as the city is looking for visitors. If you’re vacation lasts at least a week then you’ll probably experience gloriously sunny days followed by gloomy cold ones.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Cape Town?

Monday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town. Flying on Sunday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights in the afternoon are likely to offer the best value for money for your Cape Town trip. A flight at midday will more often than not be of higher cost.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

Flights from London (All airports) to Cape Town – 11 hours 30 minutes

Flights from Manchester to Cape Town – 12 hours 35 minutes

Flights from Birmingham to Cape Town – 13 hours 55 minutes

Flights from Glasgow to Cape Town – 14 hours 10 minutes

Which airlines operate flights to Cape Town?

KLM, British Airways, Finnair and Iberia all provide flights to Cape Town on a daily basis. Cape Town is growing in popularity and the cost of flight tickets are becoming cheap each year. Each airline offers similar prices and similar amenities however there might be some variations. British Airways for example can be more expensive but they offer complimentary food and drinks which can be great when on a long haul flight. All in all comparing each airline is a great way to find cheap flights to Cape Town while also enjoying a comfortable flight.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

The airport is located 20km away from the centre of Cape Town. You can take a metered taxi to the city centre for around R300 and R400 but these prices can vary. Some taxi’s will charge by the kilometre or some will have flat rates. Either way you should agree a fee before getting into the taxi. The most cost-effective way to travel to or from the airport is the MyCiti bus, it runs every 20 minutes and the service operates from around 05:00 until 22:00. Every passenger will have to purchase a myconnect pass which is R35, except passengers under 4 who can travel for free. Due to the low costs and the frequency of the buses, the MyCiti option is a great choice for all tourists. Lastly you can rent a car from the airport, however unless you intend to drive to different towns and cities this can be an unnecessary cost.