Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Arusha?

Flights from Cape Town to Arusha usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Arusha?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Arusha: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Arusha pass through?

Connecting flights from Cape Town to Arusha most commonly pass through: • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 86% of one-stop connections • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 14% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Arusha?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Cape Town to Arusha. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R10 713 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R14 093, a difference of R3 380. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Cape Town to Arusha?

A direct flight from Cape Town to Arusha takes 00m, covering 6 269 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Arusha?

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 Cape Town to Arusha 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 682 to R36 698. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cape Town to Arusha looking right now?

One-way fares from Cape Town to Arusha are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 685, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Arusha?

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 35m, compared to 18h 54m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Arusha?

Arusha is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Arusha flight?

Return flights from Cape Town to Arusha range from R10 747 to R14 094, with an average of R11 731 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 747 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Arusha?

Return flights from Cape Town to Arusha typically range from R10 747 to R14 094. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R12 682 on Kenya Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Arusha?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Arusha. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Arusha?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Arusha at R9 876 return. •June (R16 340) and December (R14 831) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Arusha?

Kenya Airways (R12 682) and Ethiopian Air (R13 781) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cape Town to Arusha according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Arusha?

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) is the most popular stopover for the Cape Town to Arusha route. 86% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via ADD.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Arusha?

Flights via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R10 182. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cape Town to Arusha, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) had the shortest average connection time for Cape Town to Arusha stopovers at 7h 13m over the past 3 months.

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R12 682

Typical prices: R10 747-R14 094

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Typical prices: R6 478-R8 170

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Sun 18/3

CPT - JRO • 2 stops

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January

Cheapest • 16% price drop

October

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Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)

Cheapest • Avg R10 182 (return)

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO)

Shortest trip • 10h 35m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Arusha

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

14:25 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

17h 50m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:05 - 13:35JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R12 682Kenya Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

14:25 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

17h 50m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:05 - 13:35JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R12 682Kenya Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

14:25 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

17h 50m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:05 - 6:00JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 682Kenya Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

14:25 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

17h 50m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4:00 - 22:05JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 682Kenya Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

9:00 - 7:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

21h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dar Es Salaam

11:20 - 18:55JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 35m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 862Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19

18:10 - 10:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

15h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dar Es Salaam

14:20 - 11:40JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 977Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 19

18:10 - 10:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

15h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dar Es Salaam

14:20 - 11:40JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 043Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

17:25 - 7:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

12h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dar Es Salaam

11:20 - 16:45JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 25m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 059Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 18

13:50 - 1:05CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:55 - 13:00JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

12h 05m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R13 781Ethiopian Air

1 day ago

Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10

14:30 - 1:05CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

9h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:55 - 14:10JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 15m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R13 781Ethiopian Air

1 day ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Cape Town to Arusha

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

18:10 - 13:00JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 403Ethiopian Air

2 days ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

18:10 - 14:10JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 485Ethiopian Air

2 days ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

18:10 - 13:00JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 027Ethiopian Air

1 day ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

18:10 - 10:55JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 650Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25

13:50 - 17:30CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Zanzibar Intl

22:20 - 14:10JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 50m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R14 913Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

18:10 - 10:15JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 848Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:30 - 13:00JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole

R16 061Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30

15:10 - 6:10CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

14h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam

18:10 - 13:00JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R16 143Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25

15:10 - 18:40CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

26h 30m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam

22:20 - 14:10JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 50m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R16 750Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30

20:25 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

35h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23:30 - 17:45JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 15m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

R17 685Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Arusha? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Arusha departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Arusha?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Arusha. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Arusha? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Cape Town to Arusha, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Arusha at R9 876 return.
•June (R16 340) and December (R14 831) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Arusha?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Arusha:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Cape Town to Arusha?
A direct flight from Cape Town to Arusha takes 00m, covering 6 269 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Arusha?
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 Cape Town to Arusha flight?
Return flights from Cape Town to Arusha range from R10 747 to R14 094, with an average of R11 731 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 747 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Cape Town to Arusha 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 682 to R36 698. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cape Town to Arusha looking right now?
One-way fares from Cape Town to Arusha are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 685, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Arusha?
Flights from Cape Town to Arusha usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Arusha pass through?
Connecting flights from Cape Town to Arusha most commonly pass through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 14% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Arusha?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Cape Town to Arusha. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R10 713 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R14 093, a difference of R3 380.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Arusha?
Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 35m, compared to 18h 54m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Arusha?
Arusha is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average R10 713, about R3 380 less than Thursday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Arusha trip for January. Fares historically average R9 876 return in that month – typically R6 464 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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