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Cheapest return flight
£672
Typical prices: £608-£814
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Fri 16/11Thu 29/11
CPT - CPH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£295
Typical prices: £366-£698
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/11
CPT - CPH • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Copenhagen. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
21 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 19% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)
Cheapest • Avg £622 (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 15h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Copenhagen (CPT-CPH)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Copenhagen

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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14:00 - 09:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
20h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul
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18:05 - 23:00CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 55m1 stop Istanbul
£672Multiple Airlines
Thu, 31 Dec - Sun, 28 Mar
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18:35 - 22:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
28h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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13:00 - 08:35CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£789Multiple Airlines
Thu, 31 Dec - Sun, 28 Mar
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09:30 - 14:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
29h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich
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15:05 - 15:45CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 40m3 stops Zurich Frankfurt am Main Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl
£1,035SWISS
Sun, 8 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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18:55 - 21:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
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18:30 - 17:20CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
£1,051British Airways
Sun, 8 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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19:25 - 16:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
22h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Helsinki-Vantaa
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08:55 - 12:10CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 15m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa London Heathrow
£1,723Finnair
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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17:25 - 08:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
40h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
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19:50 - 18:55CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 05m3 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo
£1,766Ethiopian Air
Wed, 18 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
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17:25 - 08:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
40h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
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15:05 - 14:10CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 05m2 stops Cairo Addis Ababa Bole
£1,799Ethiopian Air
Wed, 18 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
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17:25 - 08:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
40h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
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15:05 - 14:10CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 05m2 stops Cairo Addis Ababa Bole
£1,813Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Copenhagen flights

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

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Copenhagen?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Copenhagen. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Copenhagen?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Copenhagen at £557 return.
•October (£774) and August (£751) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cape Town to Copenhagen the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Copenhagen are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Copenhagen flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£295
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 64% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Copenhagen

When to book flights from Cape Town to Copenhagen

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Copenhagen?

    A direct flight from Cape Town to Copenhagen takes 00m, covering 6,196 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Copenhagen?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Copenhagen flight?

    Return flights from Cape Town to Copenhagen range from £608 to £814, with an average of £690 over the past 12 months. Anything below £608 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the £690 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Copenhagen changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £672 to £1,813. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Copenhagen looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Copenhagen are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £295, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Kastrup Copenhagen Airport (CPH)?

    Kastrup Copenhagen Airport (CPH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • Budget
    • keddy by Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Copenhagen?

    Flights from Cape Town to Copenhagen usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Copenhagen pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Copenhagen most commonly connect through:

    • Istanbul (IST) – 28% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Copenhagen?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Cape Town to Copenhagen. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £669 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £775, a difference of £105.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Copenhagen?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 02m, compared to 15h 59m via Zurich (ZRH) and 16h 02m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

  • What is the time difference between Cape Town and Copenhagen?

    Copenhagen is 1 hour behind Cape Town (Central European Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Copenhagen?

    Some of the most popular sights in Copenhagen are Tivoli, Amager Square, and Vesterbro Svømmehal. These are among the most viewed places in Copenhagen on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Copenhagen flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £669, about £105 less than Saturday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Copenhagen trip for March. Fares historically average £557 return in that month – typically £217 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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