How to find cheap flights to Cape Verde
Catch a flight to Cape Verde taking off from Auckland International. This is often the most affordable place to begin your trip.
You'll get even better value by touching down at Sao Vicente.
The cheapest time to visit Cape Verde generally works out to be in December.
The best price for a one-way flight is $1,849. A return ticket starts from $5,831.
Open to landing anywhere if it helps you spend less? Add your departure point, enter 'Cape Verde' in the 'To' field and discover which cities are the cheapest options.
Alternatively, select 'Add nearby airports' at the beginning of your search if you know where you want to travel to. This will give you flight prices for nearby arrival airports so you can easily find the best deal.
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Book your tickets around 11 months in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest bargains.
The best time to go to Cape Verde
To find the cheapest month for flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available that month.
Plan your visit for January if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
April is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Cape Verde then.
Think about your travel preferences and let the weather be your guide. October is one of the warmest months in Cape Verde, with average highs of 28ºC.
Visit sometime around March if you prefer cooler conditions. The average lows then are 20ºC.
January tends to be the driest, while September has the most rain.
Depending on where you're headed (and when), also take into account weather risks like hurricane season and periods of heavy rainfall.
Getting to Cape Verde
You've got plenty of arrival options when you're ready to book flights to Cape Verde. Some of the most popular airports are:
Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Sal
Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) in Praia
Boa Vista Rabil Airport (BVC) in Boa Vista Island
The airlines operating into this destination most often, along with approximate monthly flight counts, are:
TAP Air Portugal — 140
EasyJet — 140
TUI — 100
Many flights to Cape Verde pass through major hubs like Amsterdam, Manchester and London. Any layovers you have will depend on your departure city and airline.
Places to visit in Cape Verde
Sal
High on the must-visit list, this city features more highlights than you can get to in one visit.
You'll find some competitive flight deals to Cape Verde landing at Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID), Sal's main airport.
Ready to lock in the perfect place to stay? Browse the full lineup of hotels in Sal.
Praia
This standout city of around 110,000 has an appeal all of its own.
Prainha Beach, Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte are some of the first things you'll want to make time for.
The majority of flights arrive through Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), the city's main airport.
The same magic behind our flight search can also help you find the most competitive room rates around. Use it to compare availability and prices across hotels in Praia.
Good to know
Entry rules can often change, so check in advance whether you'll need a visa or other documents before you travel. Your travel agent, airline or the local embassy or consulate will have the latest details.
Finding an ATM (automatic teller machine) is rarely a problem. They are common in cities of all sizes and popular tourist areas.
Tipping is expected in Cape Verde. Most people adjust the tip based on service, and adding one is simply part of how things are done here.
With low Wi-Fi availability, getting online isn't always easy while travelling around. Download what you need (such as tickets, maps and booking details) while you have a connection.
The population of Cape Verde is roughly 530,000. Praia is the capital.
Time is consistent across this destination, with just one standard time zone fixed at UTC-1.
Cape Verde is located in Africa within the Western Africa subregion.
Some of the most popular events on the calendar include the Carnival of Mindelo, Independence Day and the Baia das Gatas Music Festival. Line up your flight to Cape Verde around these moments for an experience that moves beyond the must-see list.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
Found that cheap ticket to Cape Verde? Now decide where you'll stay and how you'll get around. Explore the range of hotels in Cape Verde and filter your search by location, price range and more. Also browse car hire options in Cape Verde and choose from pickup locations in cities or right at the airport.
