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Cheapest return flight
R10 963
Typical prices: R11 062-R14 292
Air Tanzania
Mon 19/11Wed 7/2
CPT - JRO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 540
Typical prices: R6 558-R8 541
Air Tanzania
Wed 21/3
CPT - JRO • 2 stops
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Arusha. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg R10 325 (return)
Shortest trip • 10h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Arusha (CPT-JRO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Arusha

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Feb 7
Air Tanzania Logo
18:30 - 23:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro
27h 30m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl
Air Tanzania Logo
6:50 - 17:45JRO  Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 55m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls
R10 963Air Tanzania
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Feb 7
Air Tanzania Logo
18:30 - 6:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro
10h 40m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
Air Tanzania Logo
6:50 - 17:45JRO  Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 55m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls
R10 963Air Tanzania
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Feb 7
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 7:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro
17h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:05 - 10:30JRO  Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 25m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl
R13 192Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Thu, Feb 25 - Sat, Mar 13
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 9:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro
17h 50m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
10:05 - 13:35JRO  Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
R13 591Kenya Airways
3+ days ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 18
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 - 2:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro
43h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
10:05 - 23:35JRO  Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 007Kenya Airways
3+ days ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 1:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro
10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:55 - 13:00JRO  Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 05m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R14 041Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 1:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro
10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:10 - 13:00JRO  Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R14 074Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Feb 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 12:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro
20h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:55 - 13:00JRO  Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R14 107Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Wed, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 1:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro
10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:55 - 13:00JRO  Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 05m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R14 140Ethiopian Air
2 days ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 1:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro
10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:55 - 13:00JRO  Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 05m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R14 274Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Arusha flights

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

Return flights from Cape Town to Arusha typically range from R11 062 to R14 292. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R10 963 on Air Tanzania.

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 3% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 19% 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 R10 015 return.
•June (R16 569) and October (R14 956) 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.

Key details for Cape Town to Arusha flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R5 540
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 64% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Arusha

When to book flights from Cape Town to Arusha

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Arusha based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cape Town to Arusha 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 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 R11 062 to R14 292, with an average of R11 911 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 062 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 R10 963 to R48 527. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 799, which is 7% 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 20% on flights from Cape Town to Arusha. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R11 562 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R14 290, a difference of R2 728.

    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.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Arusha 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average R11 562, which is about R2 728 less than Thursday fares (19% 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 R10 015 return in that month – typically R6 554 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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