Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

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Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

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Travellers will need to book flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they wish to fly to Cape Town. The Cape Town airport is 15.6 km from the city centre.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

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January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 4

Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have layovers?

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Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 5

What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

Question 6

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

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Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost C$ 79, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 132.

Question 7

How much is a round-trip flight to Cape Town?

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A round-trip flight to Cape Town will typically cost around C$ 136, however they can be found for as little as C$ 96.

Question 8

Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 25 minutes).

Question 9

Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?

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Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Question 10

Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

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Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 km away from Cape Town Intl).

Question 11

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air, KLM and British Airways.

Question 13

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

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On average, a flight from Toronto to Cape Town takes 27 hours 3 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 14

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Cape Town are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and British Airways.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 17

When is the best time to fly to Cape Town?

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Whether you&#8217;re hiking to the top of Table Mountain or heading downtown for a Ladysmith Black Mambazo show, there&#8217;s no wrong time to book your flight to Cape Town.

Peak Season:

Flights to Cape Town are packed between the months of November and February, when it&#8217;s summer in South Africa and tourists are flocking to the tip of the continent to enjoy the hottest spots in the sun-soaked Southern Hemisphere.

Off-Peak Season:

The best time to grab a cheap flight to Cape Town is during the transitional seasons of autumn and spring.  Because of the mild variation in seasons, Cape Town in the fall or spring experiences balmy weather and wind-free days. Several concerts and festivals are scheduled to draw visitors to Cape Town throughout the year.

Round-trip from	C$ 1,337
One-way from	C$ 1,151
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	C$ 1,698

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