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Cheapest return flight
$2,149
Typical prices: $2,185-$2,931
Qatar Airways
Thu 8/2Sun 4/3
AKL - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,193
Typical prices: $1,285-$1,851
Singapore Airlines
Wed 24/1
AKL - CPT • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Cape Town

 
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Recent return flight deals to Cape Town

Mon, 8 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 10:30AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 15m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 06:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
31h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
$2,149Qatar Airways
Mon, 22 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
01:15 - 09:25AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 13:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
63h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$2,207Singapore Airlines
Fri, 19 Feb - Fri, 12 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
15:15 - 09:25AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
53h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 13:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
39h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$2,207Singapore Airlines
Mon, 22 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
01:15 - 09:25AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 13:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
63h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$2,216Singapore Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
17:15 - 10:15AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
52h 00m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 00:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
48h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide
$2,277Qatar Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
17:45 - 10:30AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
51h 45m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 00:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
48h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide
$2,301Qatar Airways
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:10 - 11:45AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
49h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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11:25 - 11:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl
$2,467Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 12:35AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 09:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
53h 15m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
$2,474Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
Emirates Logo
15:15 - 16:40AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 25m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
$2,484Emirates
Wed, 23 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
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20:30 - 18:05AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
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20:00 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
$2,496Emirates
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Cape Town with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

Auckland to Cape Town is the cheapest route at $2,149 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Cape Town?

A return flight to Cape Town costs $2,505 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Blenheim average $2,291, while Queenstown runs a bit higher at $2,436.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town at $2,479 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $2,672.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town with an average price of $2,038 return.
  • December ($3,045) and July ($2,761) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town?

Afternoon flights to Cape Town are the cheapest at $2,429 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $2,652.

What is a good deal for flights to Cape Town?

Flights under $2,185 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cape Town at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Blenheim $1,571
  • Nelson $1,972
  • Auckland $2,151
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When are flights to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights to Cape Town are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Cape Town

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$1,193
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flights from Auckland to Cape Town

When to book flights to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Cape Town, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Cape Town is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cape Town is around $2,185 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Cape Town?

    Last-minute fares to Cape Town – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 13% above the average return fare of $2,505.

Your guide to booking Cape Town flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Cape Town, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Cape Town, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $2,185 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Cape Town in February. Return fares historically average $2,038 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to $222 per return. Midday flights to Cape Town average $2,429 compared to $2,652 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Cape Town, a few great places to start are Cape Town International Convention Centre and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Cape Town

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1599 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
8.1Entertainment
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I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
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I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

My groups frequent flyer star allianceUnited airline miles was not accepted. The Singapore premium economy bag had to be requested, it was very lacking- no toothbrush. I paid more than double than economy but could only use the bathrooms sharing with economy which was hardly available and had to wait in line. Is the 2X $ worth it just for a larger seat???? It is questionable. Seats were not that comfortable. My husband’s seat had white stains on it- had to wipe it down. Our headphones did not have covers on it. Food- way too much.

Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

I requested an aisle seat and got a middle seat The flight gate was changed and the flight was delayed

Every thing was fine. Some ild classical Hindi movies should be add

The male traveller seated in the row in front diagonally opposite my husbands seat across the aisle as soon as the seatbelt sign went off moved across the aisle into the seat in front of my husband for the entire journey from London to Singapore he had his seat reclined and pushed back and the seat touching my husbands knees for the entire journey from London to Singapore. very uncomfortable for my husband.

Crew is phenomenal. Helpful with anything you may need. Lots of entertainment options. Food was good. On time, no complaints.

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

When you buy Emirates you don’t expect low cost. Choice of coffee/tea vs water. Entertainment on demand. Seat distance won’t allow food tray to extend without hitting belly (and I didn’t grow lately)

Much better this time than our previous. We had Been thinking we wouldn’t fly with emirates again. I have a wheat allergy so request a gluten free meal. The meals provided in the past have been mostly inedible. So dry and hard and tasteless. I see what my husband gets given with a packed tray with treats and mine is uninviting and awful. I actually was hangry with little food and not able to eat and enjoy what was given to me 😡 This last flight was an improvement. The first meal was edible tho no treats, why can’t a chocolate be given like on the regular trays. I realise you are trying to make the gluten free a dairy free and probably vegetarian one at the same time to save you dollars tho it’s shocking to receive. The snack sandwich given was much better and edible, not hard and dry as previous trips. The final meal received, Breakfast had more variety and treats on it, thank you for that. At last.!!

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

Emirates is great for someone like me traveling and on an expired H1B

Great experience all-round. From re-checking baggage directly before leaving the arrivals hall (coming from international), to fast and friendly boarding, to complimentary drinks and snacks on board. This was a very pleasant experience - even my luggage was delivered on the belt very quickly and it was a wonderful end to a 28 hour transit.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Everything as good as can be if one flies economy bit not enough toilets!! People were queuing during the whole flight - there are really not enough toilets!!!

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

Very very bad.. more than 48 hr I didn’t received my baggage yet

Vistara i bought a biz class fare but a few days before vistara always changes my biz class flight to economy .. happened to me 4 times .. seated could be wider .. boarding could be more organized .. crew did their best but not enough resources all in all very poor experience Qatar Delhi .. only complain .. no clear signage to lounge for transferring pax .. its a Delhi shot coming.. no feeling of exclusivity for biz/ 1st class pax.. but everything else was much better .. once i boarded Qatar .. i loved it

Very Old flight. I didn’t expect to see this old flight. The entertainment system was very poor for a 15+ hours flight. The staff was amazing and food could is no bad could be better.

Was humiliated at Doha airport, treaded like a cattle class traveler, I hold platinum pro status with AA and I don’t fly economy even domestic but was made to travel in the middle seat in economy class and boarding zone 3 and was denied lounge access at Doha airport. Never was humiliated like this before.

At the Doha airport there were at least two security checks where all items have to be separately scanned ( this is after completing a full security screen from Cochin). The walk between terminals at Doha airport is tedious due to lack of in-airport transportation and staff to provide friendly directions. On flight, there was a good selection of entertainment movies. Interesting real time flight maps and camera feeds. Food, snacks and drinks could have been served more frequently. A few more items than the standard 3 meal items ( entree, fruit and yogurt) would have been good. A better staffing ratio and bathroom ratio would have made the trip more enjoyable.

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