BCN - CPT

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Cheapest return flight
R12 777
Typical prices: R13 188-R18 537
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/10Fri 9/11
BCN - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 575
Typical prices: R9 637-R14 181
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/11
BCN - CPT • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
24 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 16% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Gatwick (LGW)
Cheapest • Avg R11 026 (return)
Zurich (ZRH)
Shortest trip • 15h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Barcelona to Cape Town (BCN-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Barcelona-El Prat to Cape Town

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3
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8:00 - 7:25BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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17:45 - 22:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
28h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R12 972Condor
Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 31
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18:20 - 10:35BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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9:20 - 23:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
14h 40m1 stop Zurich
R13 248Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 31
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14:55 - 7:35BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 40m1 stop Zurich
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9:20 - 9:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
24h 45m1 stop Zurich
R13 313SWISS
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3
Condor Logo
8:00 - 7:25BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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17:45 - 22:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
28h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R13 330Condor
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 10
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20:25 - 10:30BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 05m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Doha Hamad Intl
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11:30 - 15:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
28h 55m1 stop London Gatwick
R13 362Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 10
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22:15 - 17:25BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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11:30 - 16:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
29h 40m1 stop London Gatwick
R13 378Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 28
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11:50 - 7:40BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:30 - 23:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
14h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R13 395Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23
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18:00 - 23:00BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 00m2 stops Berlin Brandenburg Istanbul
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0:55 - 23:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
23h 15m2 stops Istanbul Berlin Brandenburg
R13 395Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Feb 16
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17:15 - 10:35BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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9:30 - 23:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
14h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R13 411Lufthansa
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Feb 1
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19:55 - 7:35BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 40m1 stop Zurich
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20:20 - 14:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
18h 45m1 stop Zurich
R13 443SWISS
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town at R12 842 return.
•December (R19 182) and July (R18 076) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

R7 575
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Barcelona-El Prat to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town?

    Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 32% of one-stop connections
    • Zurich (ZRH) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 11% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R13 850 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R16 321, a difference of R2 471. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of R15 287. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town?

    A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town takes 0h 00m, covering 13 732 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R12 777 to R114 781. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 298, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town?

    Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 41m, compared to 15h 46m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 16h 03m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R50 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz
    • Woodford

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town flight?

    Return flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town range from R13 188 to R18 537, with an average of R15 287 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 188 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average R13 850 – about R2 471 less than Friday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town trip for November. Fares historically average R12 842 return in that month – typically R6 340 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.
    - Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    - Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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