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Cheapest return flight
£817
Typical prices: £828-£979
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Mon 10/12Mon 17/12
CWL - CPT • 3 stops
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 13% price drop
February
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Cheap Flights from Cardiff to Cape Town (CWL-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cardiff to Cape Town

Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
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13:25 - 14:10CWL  Cardiff Wales-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 45m3 stops Dublin Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole
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11:30 - 15:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales
30h 10m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin
£817Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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08:35 - 13:00CWL  Cardiff Wales-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 25m3 stops Dublin Oslo Gardermoen Addis Ababa Bole
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11:30 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales
31h 30m3 stops London Gatwick Munich Franz Josef Strauss Amsterdam Schiphol
£828Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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08:35 - 23:35CWL  Cardiff Wales-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 00m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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07:20 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales
35h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£868Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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08:35 - 07:40CWL  Cardiff Wales-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 05m2 stops Dublin Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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11:30 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales
31h 30m3 stops London Gatwick Munich Franz Josef Strauss Amsterdam Schiphol
£881Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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08:35 - 23:35CWL  Cardiff Wales-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 00m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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13:40 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales
29h 20m3 stops Dubai Intl Frankfurt am Main Amsterdam Schiphol
£898Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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09:00 - 12:10CWL  Cardiff Wales-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 10m2 stops Belfast City London Heathrow
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18:55 - 11:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales
18h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Belfast City
£949Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
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13:25 - 18:00CWL  Cardiff Wales-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 35m2 stops Dublin Dubai Intl
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11:30 - 22:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales
37h 15m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin
£985Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
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13:25 - 14:10CWL  Cardiff Wales-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 45m3 stops Dublin Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole
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17:15 - 22:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales
31h 30m3 stops Istanbul Milan Malpensa Dublin
£997Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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10:20 - 06:25CWL  Cardiff Wales-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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00:30 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales
18h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£999KLM
Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
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10:20 - 06:25CWL  Cardiff Wales-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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00:30 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales
18h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£1,027KLM
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cardiff to Cape Town flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cardiff to Cape Town?

KLM (£999) offered the cheapest return ticket from Cardiff to Cape Town in the last 5 days.

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Key details for Cardiff to Cape Town flights

Cheapest flight

£817
The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from Cardiff to Cape Town

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Your Cardiff to Cape Town flight questions, answered

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

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

    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 Cardiff to Cape Town flight?

    Return flights from Cardiff to Cape Town range from £828 to £979, with an average of £881 over the past 12 months. Anything below £828 counts as a good deal.

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

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £817 to £1,373. That means the highest observed fare was about 68% higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flights from Cardiff to Cape Town usually depart from Cardiff Wales (CWL) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

    Most connecting flights from Cardiff to Cape Town pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 59% on flights from Cardiff to Cape Town. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £828 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £2,002, a difference of £1,174.

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

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

    Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Cardiff (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Newlands Cricket Ground, and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Cardiff to Cape Town 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 Friday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average £828, about £1,174 less than Thursday fares (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cardiff to Cape Town trip for October. Fares historically average £764 return in that month – typically £1,238 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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