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 20% on flights from Cape Town to Arusha. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R11 506 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R14 221, a difference of R2 715. 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 R11 241 to R36 919. 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R11 788, which is 62% above 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 19h 05m 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.

Which car hire options are available at Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)?

Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R964 for economy cars. Top options include: • Autounion Car Rental • Europcar • DISCOUNT.QUEBEC • G Raffas Cars • Classique Car Rentals

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

Return flights from Cape Town to Arusha range from R11 009 to R14 223, with an average of R11 853 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 009 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 R11 009 to R14 223. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 241 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 R9 966 return. •June (R16 489) and October (R14 883) 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?

Air Tanzania (R11 241) and Kenya Airways (R13 178) 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 251. 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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Cheapest return flight

R11 241

Typical prices: R11 009-R14 223

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Typical prices: R6 526-R8 500

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Sun 18/2

CPT - JRO • 1 stop

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January

Cheapest • 16% price drop

October

Most popular

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Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)

Cheapest • Avg R10 251 (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

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

18:55 - 19:50CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

23h 55m1 stop Dar Es Salaam

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

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

R11 241Air Tanzania

3 hours ago

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

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

R11 241Air Tanzania

3 hours ago

Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 29

23:25 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

15h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:05 - 23:35JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 178Kenya Airways

3+ days ago

Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 29

14:30 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

24h 25m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:05 - 23:35JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 509Kenya Airways

3+ days ago

Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 29

23:25 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

15h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:05 - 23:35JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 509Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19

7:20 - 2:55CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

18h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

20h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R13 956Kenya Airways

3+ days ago

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19

7:20 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

24h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18:35 - 22:05JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R13 956Kenya Airways

3+ days ago

Sat, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 1

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

10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

13h 15m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R13 989Ethiopian Air

1 day ago

Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 30

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

10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

13h 15m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R14 006Ethiopian Air

3 hours ago

Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 30

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

10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

18h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 006Ethiopian Air

3+ days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Cape Town to Arusha

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

5:45 - 1:05CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

18h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

18:10 - 12:00JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 393Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

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

10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

21h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 989Ethiopian Air

1 day ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

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

10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

21h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 006Ethiopian Air

3+ days ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

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

10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

21h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 023Ethiopian Air

3+ days ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

12:20 - 6:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

16h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dar Es Salaam

18:00 - 11:40JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 40m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 536Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

17:25 - 6:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

11h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dar Es Salaam

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

25h 20m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 536Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

11:05 - 6:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

18h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dar Es Salaam

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

25h 55m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 479Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

17:25 - 6:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

11h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dar Es Salaam

22:20 - 23:35JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 15m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 479Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

12:35 - 17:30CPT Cape Town Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

27h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Zanzibar Intl

9:55 - 17:25JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 30m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

R15 661Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

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

14h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam

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

21h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 993Multiple Airlines

1 day 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? 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 January.
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? 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 966 return.
•June (R16 489) and October (R14 883) 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 R11 009 to R14 223, with an average of R11 853 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 009 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 R11 241 to R36 919. 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R11 788, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)?
Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R964 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• Europcar
• DISCOUNT.QUEBEC
• G Raffas Cars
• Classique Car Rentals
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 506 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R14 221, a difference of R2 715.

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 19h 05m 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 R11 506, which is about R2 715 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 R9 966 return in that month – typically R6 523 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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