Cheap flights from Cape Town to Tenerife from £544

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Tenerife from £544

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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFS
£544
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Sun, Apr 26
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFS
£544
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Sat, Apr 25
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFS
£551
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFS
£551
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2 stops
Sat, Apr 25
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFS
£558
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFS
£598
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Sun, Apr 26 – Fri, May 1
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFN
£981
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Sun, Apr 26 – Fri, May 1
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFN
£1,077
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Sun, Apr 26 – Thu, Apr 30
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFS
£1,125
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Sat, Apr 25 – Thu, Apr 30
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFS
£1,138
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Sat, Apr 25 – Thu, Apr 30
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFS
£1,145
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Thu, Apr 23 – Thu, Apr 30
Cape Town CPTTenerife TFS
£1,149
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How much do flights to Tenerife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£544

Cheapest round-trip

£981

Average round-trip

£1,180

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

Getting from Tenerife airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: TITSA public buses.

Tenerife is served by two airports, with most international flights arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS), located 61 km southwest of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Tenerife North Airport (TFN) sits just 11 km northwest of the capital and handles primarily inter-island and domestic flights. Both airports offer airport transfers to city center destinations via public buses, taxis, and private transfers. The island's main bus operator, TITSA, connects both airports to Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, and the southern resort areas. Journey times vary depending on your destination and traffic conditions, particularly during peak tourist seasons.

From Tenerife South Airport (Reina Sofía) (TFS)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

55-75 min

€9-€10 (single ticket; TEN+ card offers discounts)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to capital

20-35 min

€3-€4 (single ticket)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

southern resorts

45-70 min

€75-€95 (to Santa Cruz; metered with supplements)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-65 min

€60-€120 (to Santa Cruz; pre-booked)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-70 min

€25-€60 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the island

From Tenerife North Airport (Los Rodeos) (TFN)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

€2-€3 (single ticket; TEN+ card offers discounts)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

quick access to capital

15-25 min

€20-€30 (to Santa Cruz; metered)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest to Santa Cruz

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • TITSA buses accept cash, contactless payment, and the TEN+ rechargeable card which offers significant discounts.
  • Taxis have regulated fares with supplements for luggage, night service, and airport pickups.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially on the TF-1 motorway during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tenerife

Depart from
Cape Town International
Arrive to
Tenerife–South
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to Tenerife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Tenerife

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C16°C
February18°C15°C
March19°C15°C
April19°C16°C
May20°C17°C
June22°C19°C
July24°C20°C
August24°C21°C
September24°C21°C
October23°C20°C
November21°C19°C
December20°C17°C
Hottest Month
24°C
August
Coldest month
15°C
February
Sunny days
349
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
95%
17°C15°C
19 Apr
24°C17°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
18°C15°C
20 Apr
89%
22°C17°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
19°C15°C
21 Apr
21°C16°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
19°C16°C
22 Apr
19°C17°C
Thursday
16 Apr
87%
21°C16°C
23 Apr
77%
18°C15°C
Friday
17 Apr
23°C16°C
24 Apr
86%
17°C16°C
Saturday
18 Apr
22°C17°C
25 Apr
81%
18°C16°C
Book your trip to arrive at Tenerife–South, or Tenerife-North. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Fly Safair, Ryanair, easyJet, and Emirates. Cape Town and Tenerife have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Durban, Mauritius Island, Windhoek, Manchester, Harare, São Paulo, Nairobi, Gaborone, Nelspruit, George, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Luanda, Zanzibar, East London, Lagos, Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tenerife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tenerife and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Madrid, Liverpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Belfast, Inverness, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Prague, Bucharest, Barcelona, Glasgow, Nottingham, Warsaw, Tallinn, Amsterdam.
What airports are near Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
What airports are near Tenerife?
The main airport in Tenerife is Tenerife–South. It is also served by Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera.
Which airlines fly between Cape Town and Tenerife?
Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and Tenerife with Qatar Airways, Fly Safair, Ryanair, easyJet, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Cape Town and Tenerife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town and Tenerife, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cape Town and Tenerife?
Traveling between Cape Town and Tenerife, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cape Town?
There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International
How many airports are there near Tenerife?
There are a number of airports in and around Tenerife. The main one is Tenerife–South and other nearby airports include Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Tenerife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Tenerife arrive?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Tenerife depart?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Tenerife arrive?

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