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Tue, Oct 20
Mthatha UTTCape Town CPT
£184
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Mthatha UTTCape Town CPT
£190
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Mon, Oct 19
Mthatha UTTCape Town CPT
£196
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Wed, Oct 21
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How much do flights to Cape Town cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£184

Cheapest round-trip

£367

Average round-trip

£403

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Airlink

Getting from Cape Town airport to the city center

Fastest options: MyCiTi bus and metered taxi. Best value: MyCiTi bus and shared shuttles.

Cape Town is served by Cape Town International Airport (CPT), located approximately 20 km east of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including the MyCiTi bus service, metered taxis, ride-hailing services, shared shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

R 100 – R 130; peak vs off-peak fares; myconnect card required

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Civic Centre

20-40 min

R 350 – R 500; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

R 200 – R 400; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

R 150 – R 300; per person; multiple stops

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

20-40 min

R 500 – R 900; fixed rate; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

R 400 – R 1,000; per day; varies by vehicle class

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • MyCiTi bus requires a myconnect card, which can be purchased at the airport station.
  • Metered taxis and ride-hailing services are available outside the arrivals terminal.
  • Traffic on the N2 highway can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cape Town

Depart from
Mthatha
Arrive to
Cape Town International
Average flights per week
168
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Table Mountain

Check-in for a flight from Mthatha to Cape Town

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirlinkLNK4ZNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo
Cem AirKEM5ZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cape Town

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C17°C
February26°C17°C
March24°C17°C
April22°C15°C
May19°C13°C
June17°C11°C
July16°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September18°C11°C
October21°C13°C
November22°C14°C
December24°C16°C
Hottest Month
26°C
February
Coldest month
10°C
July
Sunny days
329
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
27 Sep
17%
17°C13°C
4 Oct
23°C13°C
Monday
28 Sep
22°C12°C
5 Oct
14%
22°C14°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
25°C12°C
6 Oct
17%
16°C13°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
31°C18°C
7 Oct
20°C12°C
Thursday
1 Oct
25°C16°C
8 Oct
24°C12°C
Friday
2 Oct
71%
17°C14°C
9 Oct
12%
24°C15°C
Saturday
3 Oct
18°C13°C
10 Oct
19%
22°C16°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Airlink, Fly Safair, South African Airways, and Cem Air. Mthatha and Cape Town have 168 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Mthatha?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mthatha and Johannesburg, Harare.

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Manchester, Harare, Durban, Birmingham, Lusaka, Lagos, Gaborone, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Glasgow, George, Victoria Falls, Dubai, Nairobi, Windhoek, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Bulawayo.

What airports are near Mthatha?

The main airport in Mthatha is Mthatha. It is also served by East London, Mthatha.

What airports are near Cape Town?

The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.

Which airlines fly between Mthatha and Cape Town?

Currently, you can fly between Mthatha and Cape Town with Airlink, Fly Safair, South African Airways, Cem Air.

When’s the best time to travel between Mthatha and Cape Town?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mthatha and Cape Town, 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 Mthatha and Cape Town?

Traveling between Mthatha and Cape Town, 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 Mthatha?

There are a number of airports in and around Mthatha. The main one is Mthatha and other nearby airports include East London, Mthatha

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.

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