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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,473. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.$1,370 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Muscat on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,370, select.

Cape Town.$1,371 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Muscat on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,371, select.

Cape Town.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.

Cape Town.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.

Cape Town.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.

Cape Town.$1,425 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,425, select.

Cape Town.$1,425 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,425, select.

Cape Town.$1,461 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,461, select.

Cape Town.$1,473 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,473, select.

Cape Town.$1,509 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,509, select.

Cape Town.$1,509 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,509, select.

Cape Town.$1,511 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,511, select.

Cape Town.$1,524 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,524, select.

Cape Town.$1,524 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,524, select.

Cape Town.$1,525 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,525, select.

Cape Town.$1,525 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,525, select.

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Muscat to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Muscat to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Muscat to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Muscat to Cape Town is $1,370. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Muscat to Cape Town?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Muscat to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,370.

How many flights are there a week from Muscat to Cape Town?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Muscat to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Muscat to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Cape Town is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport on Sunday, 30 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Muscat Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Muscat Airport to Cape Town with?

Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

Cape Town is two hours behind Muscat and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MCT to CPT flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCT and CPT:
- Dubai Airport
- Hamad International Airport
- Addis Ababa Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Currently, $899 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,370. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MCT to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MCT to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)

79% of flights leaving from Muscat Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Muscat Airport from central Muscat, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MCT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Reserve a hotel close to CPT if you're catching a late Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Cape Town Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

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

Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

November is the busiest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cape Town in March.
Before locking in your flight from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCT to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 18ºC then.

Explore more of South Africa

You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Journey around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its leading sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without visiting Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.