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Flight deals from Belfast International Airport to Cape Town Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Belfast International Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £637. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.£563 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar, returning Thu, 19 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Belfast International on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £563, select.
Cape Town.£611 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with easyJet and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Belfast International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £611, select.
Cape Town.£633 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with easyJet and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Belfast International on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £633, select.
Cape Town.£637 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Belfast International on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £637, select.
Cape Town.£670 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with easyJet and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Belfast International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £670, select.
Cape Town.£677 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with easyJet and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Belfast International on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £677, select.
Cape Town.£701 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Belfast International on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £701, select.
Cape Town.£706 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with easyJet and TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Belfast International on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £706, select.
Cape Town.£731 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Belfast International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £731, select.
Cape Town.£755 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Belfast International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £755, select.
Cape Town.£785 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Belfast International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £785, select.
Cape Town.£792 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Belfast International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £792, select.
Cape Town.£796 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Belfast International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £796, select.
Cape Town.£816 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with easyJet and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Belfast International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £816, select.
Cape Town.£830 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Belfast International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £830, select.
Cape Town.£877 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with easyJet and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Belfast International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £877, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Belfast International to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Belfast International to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from £563
Apr
from £637
May
from £633
Jun
from £816
Jul
from £796
Aug
from £974
Sep
from £731
Oct
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Nov
from £670
Dec
from £785
Jan
from £792
Feb
from £1,017

Belfast International to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Belfast International to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

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Finding cheap flights from Belfast International to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Belfast International to Cape Town is £563. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Belfast International to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from £563.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Belfast International to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Belfast International to Cape Town is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Belfast International Airport to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Belfast International Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town two hours ahead of Belfast.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BFS to CPT flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a popular stopover on the BFS to CPT route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • £288 is currently the best price for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £563. These fares can change based on availability and demand.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BFS to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport to Cape Town International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from BFS to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Belfast International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)

  • When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Belfast International Airport is around 20 miles from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours on public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BFS:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • If you're arriving on a late Belfast International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CPT:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and venture far and wide through Cape Town and beyond.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week before you travel.

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cape Town in April.

  • When booking your flight from Belfast International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BFS to CPT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. Around 35 miles north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Around 60 miles east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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