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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like St John's to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in October.

St John's to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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

St John's to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$3,042
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from St John's to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from St John's to Cape Town is $3,042. 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 St John's to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $3,066.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from St John's to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from St John's to Cape Town is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from St John's Airport to Cape Town Airport on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between St John's 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, Porter Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town four hours 30 minutes ahead of St John's.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your YYT to CPT flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • $1,960 is currently the lowest price for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start from $3,042. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from YYT to CPT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from St. John's International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • Finding cheap flights from YYT to CPT is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from St. John's International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about St. John's International Airport (YYT)

  • When it comes to St. John's International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 62.67% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central St John's to St. John's International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to YYT? If you've booked an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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

  • Cape Town International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from St. John's International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Cape Town. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from St. John's International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YYT to CPT sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in South Africa, consider Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are key highlights.

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