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?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Arusha.

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) – 82% of one-stop connections • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 18% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Cape Town to Arusha route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R10 643 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R13 764, a difference of R3 121. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Cape Town to Arusha?

A direct flight from Cape Town to Arusha takes 0h 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 R6 690 to R48 887. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 638, which is 8% 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 11h 15m, compared to 17h 55m 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 458 to R12 552, with an average of R11 367 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 458 counts as a good deal.

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

Ethiopian Air (R6 690) and Air Tanzania (R7 506) 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. 82% 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 664. 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 473 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22

13:50 - 18:05CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

27h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 - 14:10JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 00m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R6 690Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23

15:10 - 18:05CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

25h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

11:55 - 14:10JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R6 722Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 10

13:50 - 18:05CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

27h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 - 14:10JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 00m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R7 250Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

18:55 - 23:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

27h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl

23:40 - 17:45JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 05m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

R7 506Air Tanzania

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

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

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 - 14:10JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 00m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R8 050Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

18:55 - 23:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

27h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl

6:50 - 17:45JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 55m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

R8 258Air Tanzania

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

18:55 - 23:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

27h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl

14:40 - 17:45JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 05m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam

R8 626Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

14:25 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

26h 25m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

28h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R10 755Kenya Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 10

14:25 - 0:55CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

9h 30m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18:40 - 13:35JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

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Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 9

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

17h 50m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:45 - 13:00JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

12h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 755Kenya Airways

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Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

14:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

19h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

19:10 - 13:00JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R7 202Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

14:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

19h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

19:10 - 13:30JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 739Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

14:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

19h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

19:10 - 13:30JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 755Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

14:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

19h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

19:10 - 14:10JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 315Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

7:20 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

13h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

28h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R12 675Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

7:20 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

13h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

28h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R12 739Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

7:20 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

13h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

28h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R12 755Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

9:00 - 7:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

21h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 17:30JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 20m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R23 846Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

6:05 - 7:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

24h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 17:30JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 20m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R24 806Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

6:05 - 7:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

24h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 17:30JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 20m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R26 135Qatar Airways

Booking Insights

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 start at R6 690. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from R10 458 to R12 552. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R6 690 on Ethiopian Air.

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

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Arusha and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 21% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

April is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Arusha at R10 451 return.
January (R56 670) and June (R15 940) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 442% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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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?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Arusha.
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) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 18% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Arusha?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Cape Town to Arusha route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R10 643 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R13 764, a difference of R3 121. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Cape Town to Arusha?
A direct flight from Cape Town to Arusha takes 0h 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 R6 690 to R48 887. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 638, which is 8% 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 11h 15m, compared to 17h 55m 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 458 to R12 552, with an average of R11 367 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 458 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Friday flights average R10 643 – about R3 121 less than Monday (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Arusha trip for April. Fares historically average R10 451 return in that month – typically R46 220 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

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