R1 336 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Bloemfontein:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 and lands at 8:03
• Latest: departs at 16:50 and lands at 18:23.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to Bloemfontein takes 1h 33m, covering 1 461 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein range from R2 632 to R3 856, with an average of R3 124 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 632 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the R3 124 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R3 102 return, compared with R4 727 via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R150–R1 650 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air Systems and FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Bloemfontein flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Bloemfontein are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 877, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

Bloemfontein Intl Airport (BFN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R143 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Europcar
• Bluu
• Sixt

Flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Bloemfontein Intl (BFN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Bloemfontein route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

Connecting flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 986 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R3 762, a difference of R775.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and Bloemfontein. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 47m, compared to 12h 22m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Bloemfontein flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Hahn Air Systems: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.