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Cheapest return flight
R12 590
Typical prices: R15 307-R20 656
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/10Wed 10/10
CPT - FNC • 1 stop
When to book
15 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Gatwick (LGW)
Cheapest • Avg R13 263 (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 20h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Funchal (CPT-FNC)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Funchal

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10
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0:10 - 14:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-FNC Funchal Madeira
39h 00m1 stop London Gatwick
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6:10 - 22:10FNC  Funchal Madeira-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 00m1 stop London Stansted
R12 590Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10
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0:10 - 22:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-FNC Funchal Madeira
23h 20m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin
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6:10 - 22:10FNC  Funchal Madeira-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 00m1 stop London Stansted
R12 606Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Nov 4
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7:40 - 9:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-FNC Funchal Madeira
26h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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10:25 - 6:25FNC  Funchal Madeira-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
R17 427KLM
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Nov 4
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0:15 - 9:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-FNC Funchal Madeira
34h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
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10:25 - 6:25FNC  Funchal Madeira-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
R17 940KLM
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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13:40 - 1:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-FNC Funchal Madeira
37h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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10:15 - 18:00FNC  Funchal Madeira-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 45m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Dubai Intl
R18 501Emirates
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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20:00 - 1:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-FNC Funchal Madeira
31h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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11:10 - 18:00FNC  Funchal Madeira-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 50m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Dubai Intl
R18 565Emirates
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 6
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17:55 - 21:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-FNC Funchal Madeira
28h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Porto
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4:05 - 9:30FNC  Funchal Madeira-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 25m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Frankfurt am Main
R25 933Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 6
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17:55 - 16:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-FNC Funchal Madeira
23h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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15:40 - 9:30FNC  Funchal Madeira-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R27 407Lufthansa
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Jan 2
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9:20 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-FNC Funchal Madeira
27h 35m1 stop Zurich
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11:45 - 15:45FNC  Funchal Madeira-CPT Cape Town Intl
50h 00m3 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl
R29 617SWISS
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Jan 2
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9:20 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-FNC Funchal Madeira
27h 35m1 stop Zurich
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11:45 - 7:35FNC  Funchal Madeira-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 50m1 stop Zurich
R31 267SWISS
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Funchal flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Cape Town to Funchal with more confidence.

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

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Funchal and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% 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 Funchal?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Funchal at R14 897 return.
  • August (R21 784) and July (R21 768) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Cape Town to Funchal the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Funchal are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Funchal flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

R12 590
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flights from Cape Town to Funchal

When to book flights from Cape Town to Funchal

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Funchal 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 Funchal flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Cape Town to Funchal usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Funchal Madeira (FNC).

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

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

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

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

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Funchal most commonly connect through:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 43% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Zurich (ZRH) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • London Gatwick (LGW) – 15% of one-stop connections

    Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Cape Town to Funchal route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R17 043 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R19 990, a difference of R2 947. 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 expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Funchal flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of R17 918. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Funchal?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Cape Town to Funchal. Flights with 1 stopover take between 20h 39m and 25h 44m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Funchal?

    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 Funchal 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 590 to R97 501. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 39m, compared to 23h 10m via London Gatwick (LGW) and 24h 37m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between Cape Town and Funchal?

    Funchal is 1 hour behind Cape Town (Western European Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC)?

    Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R39 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Way2Azores
    · SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    · FunchalDrive Rent-a-car
    · Drive on Holiday
    · Sixt

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

    Return flights from Cape Town to Funchal range from R15 307 to R20 656, with an average of R17 918 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 307 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Funchal 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 Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average R17 043 – about R2 947 less than Saturday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Funchal trip for February. Fares historically average R14 897 return in that month – typically R6 888 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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