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Cheapest return flight
£699
Typical prices: £571-£732
SWISS
Tue 25/9Mon 8/10
CPT - NCE • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£369
Typical prices: £328-£590
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/10
CPT - NCE • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Nice. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 12% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Gatwick (LGW)
Cheapest • Avg £494 (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 15h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Nice (CPT-NCE)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Nice

Fri, 25 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
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22:35 - 19:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
21h 05m2 stops Zurich Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
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14:40 - 20:55NCE  Nice Côte d'Azur-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 15m1 stop Zurich
£699SWISS
Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 10:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
19h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:20 - 14:10NCE  Nice Côte d'Azur-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 50m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole
£725Ethiopian Air
Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 10:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
19h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:20 - 14:10NCE  Nice Côte d'Azur-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 50m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole
£730Ethiopian Air
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 09:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
16h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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11:00 - 12:05NCE  Nice Côte d'Azur-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 05m1 stop Istanbul
£736Turkish Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
SWISS Logo
15:20 - 20:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
28h 40m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
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20:30 - 20:55NCE  Nice Côte d'Azur-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 25m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Zurich
£778SWISS
Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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16:50 - 17:30NCE  Nice Côte d'Azur-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£787Qatar Airways
Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 13:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
17h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
15:40 - 18:05NCE  Nice Côte d'Azur-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
£795Emirates
Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 14:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
48h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:20 - 13:00NCE  Nice Côte d'Azur-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 40m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole
£798Ethiopian Air
Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 10:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
43h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:20 - 13:00NCE  Nice Côte d'Azur-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 40m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole
£798Ethiopian Air
Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
16:50 - 17:30NCE  Nice Côte d'Azur-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£809Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Nice flights

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

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Nice?

Return flights from Cape Town to Nice start at £699. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £571 to £732. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £699 on SWISS.

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

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Nice and is 11% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Nice at £559 return.
  • March (£685) and August (£674) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 22% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Cape Town to Nice the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Nice are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% 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 Nice flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£369
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Nice

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Nice 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 Nice flight questions, answered

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

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

    Flights from Cape Town to Nice usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Nice?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Nice.

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

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

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 14% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Cape Town to Nice route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £573 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £699, a difference of £126. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Nice?

    Some of the most popular sights in Nice are Nice City Centre, Gare de Nice-Ville, and Promenade des Anglais. These are among the most viewed places in Nice on KAYAK.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £637. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    A direct flight from Cape Town to Nice takes 0h 00m, covering 5,408 miles.

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £699 to £1,149. That means the highest observed fare was about 64% higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Nice are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £370, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 33m, compared to 15h 55m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 16h 05m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Which car hire options are available at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)?

    Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Goldcar Rental SP
    • Europcar
    • Alamo
    • Ok Mobility
    • Budget

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

    Return flights from Cape Town to Nice range from £571 to £732, with an average of £637 over the past 12 months. Anything below £571 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Nice 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 Thursday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average £573 – about £126 less than Tuesday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Nice trip for January. Fares historically average £559 return in that month – typically £126 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.
    - B&B HOTEL Nice Aéroport Arenas
    - ibis budget Nice Aéroport Promenade des Anglais
    - Novotel Nice Arénas Aéroport

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