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Cheapest return flight
R11 754
Typical prices: R13 451-R18 833
KLM, Air France
Tue 30/10Wed 7/11
BCN - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 414
Typical prices: R8 618-R13 994
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/11
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
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 15% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Gatwick (LGW)
Cheapest • Avg R9 351 (return)
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)
Shortest trip • 14h 50m (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

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7
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6:00 - 22:40BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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8:30 - 9:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
25h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R11 754Multiple Airlines
11 hours ago
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30
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10:05 - 12:40BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:05 - 6:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
25h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 820Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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10:05 - 12:40BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:05 - 6:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
25h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 017Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24
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10:05 - 13:25BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:00 - 6:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
25h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 083Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24
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21:50 - 12:40BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:05 - 6:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
25h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 100Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 20
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21:50 - 18:05BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:05 - 6:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
25h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 100Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 9
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10:05 - 15:25BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:00 - 18:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
37h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 149Multiple Airlines
11 hours ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:30 - 23:00BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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0:55 - 17:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
17h 10m1 stop Istanbul
R12 182Turkish Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Mar 12
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14:55 - 10:25BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 30m1 stop Zurich
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9:20 - 9:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
24h 45m1 stop Zurich
R16 341SWISS
16 hours ago
Sat, Mar 27 - Tue, Apr 20
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19:55 - 15:45BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 50m3 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl
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8:50 - 23:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
14h 45m1 stop Zurich
R17 212SWISS
1 day ago
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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 with more confidence.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

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 R13 086 return.
•December (R19 514) and July (R18 281) 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 flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% 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 414
Beat the crowds with an average 52% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 87% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight 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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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 451 to R18 833, with an average of R15 381 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 451 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the R15 381 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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 210, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 R49 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Sixt
    • Europcar
    • Woodford
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz

  • 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 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) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Zurich (ZRH) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 12% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R14 007 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R16 506, a difference of R2 499.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 50m, compared to 15h 40m via Zurich (ZRH) and 15h 49m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • 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.

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 and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average R14 007, about R2 499 less than Friday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% 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 R13 086 return in that month – typically R6 428 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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