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Cheapest return flight
R6 499
Typical prices: R6 336-R9 283
South African
Tue 4/12Fri 7/12
CPT - VFA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R7 114
Typical prices: R7 004-R9 735
Kenya Airways
Mon 29/1Thu 1/2
CPT - VFA • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Airlink and Kenya Airways. Average duration is 2h 54m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 98% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls (CPT-VFA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Victoria Falls

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 1
South African Logo
6:00 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-VFA Victoria Falls
7h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
South African Logo
14:20 - 21:15VFA  Victoria Falls-CPT Cape Town Intl
6h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R6 499South African
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
South African Logo
20:25 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-VFA Victoria Falls
17h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
South African Logo
14:20 - 23:35VFA  Victoria Falls-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R6 499South African
Tue, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 17
South African Logo
20:25 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-VFA Victoria Falls
17h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
South African Logo
14:25 - 17:30VFA  Victoria Falls-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R6 499South African
Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 1
Kenya Airways Logo
14:30 - 17:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-VFA Victoria Falls
2h 50mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
10:25 - 13:35VFA  Victoria Falls-CPT Cape Town Intl
3h 10mdirect
R7 114Kenya Airways
Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 25
Kenya Airways Logo
14:30 - 17:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-VFA Victoria Falls
2h 50mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
10:25 - 13:35VFA  Victoria Falls-CPT Cape Town Intl
3h 10mdirect
R7 114Kenya Airways
Sun, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 17
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 9:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-VFA Victoria Falls
19h 15m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
10:25 - 13:35VFA  Victoria Falls-CPT Cape Town Intl
3h 10mdirect
R7 131Kenya Airways
Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-VFA Victoria Falls
21h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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14:20 - 8:20VFA  Victoria Falls-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 00m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R7 397Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:05 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-VFA Victoria Falls
8h 30m1 stop Johannesburg Lanseria
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15:50 - 9:15VFA  Victoria Falls-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R7 613FlySafair
Tue, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 30
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6:05 - 13:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-VFA Victoria Falls
7h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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14:00 - 22:50VFA  Victoria Falls-CPT Cape Town Intl
8h 50m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R8 943Airlink
Sun, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 2
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7:00 - 13:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-VFA Victoria Falls
6h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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14:00 - 22:50VFA  Victoria Falls-CPT Cape Town Intl
8h 50m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R9 026Airlink
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Victoria Falls flights

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

Return flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls typically range from R6 336 to R9 283. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R6 499 on South African.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls. It's 3% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls at R6 350 return.
•October (R9 458) and August (R8 028) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Cape Town to Victoria Falls flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

R3 557
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 30% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls

When to book flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 9:45 and lands at 12:39
    • Latest: departs at 14:30 and lands at 17:24.

    The flight takes about 2h 54m.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

    A direct flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls takes 2h 54m, covering 3 066 km.

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

    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 Victoria Falls flight?

    Return flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls range from R6 336 to R9 283, with an average of R7 458 over the past 12 months. Anything below R6 336 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Victoria Falls flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the R7 458 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R6 703 return via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), compared with R8 290 for direct.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

    The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink and Kenya Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Cape Town to Victoria Falls spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Victoria Falls flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Victoria Falls 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 499 to R24 185. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Victoria Falls looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Victoria Falls are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R4 362.

  • Which car hire options are available at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)?

    Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R2 157 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Final Rentals
    • Europcar
    • keddy by Europcar
    • Avis
    • Budget

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

    Flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Victoria Falls (VFA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

    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 Victoria Falls route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

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

    Most connecting flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R7 297 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R8 394, a difference of R1 097.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

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

    • Airlink
    • Kenya Airways

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Cape Town to Victoria Falls flights?

    Among airlines operating Cape Town to Victoria Falls flights:

    • Airlink: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cape Town to Victoria Falls flights?

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

    • Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Kenya Airways: 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.

  • What services do airlines have for passengers with disabilities flying from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

    For travelers with limited mobility, South African Airways, Airlink, and Fastjet will offer wheelchair assistance at the airport and on board. Hearing and visually impaired passengers, as well as those with cognitive disabilities, are also well taken care of. However, it is important to note that you will have to give prior notice to the airlines to have these services ready.

  • Can I travel with special equipment from Cape Town (CPT) to Victoria Falls (VFA)?

    If you have special equipment such as musical instruments, sporting gear, and photography equipment, consider flying with Airlink. They will be transported in the hold compartment as checked luggage and marked as fragile to keep them safe. You will need to inform the airline at least 72 hours prior to your flight that you will be carrying special equipment.

  • Can I get travel protection for my trip from Cape Town to Victoria Falls?

    Yes, you can. During travel, some unexpected setbacks such as baggage loss, flight cancellations, and even medical emergencies might come up. FlySafair recognizes that you need to be prepared for this and offers their passengers travel insurance. Nonetheless, there are items that the insurance will not cover such as computers, mobile phones, and photography equipment.

  • What services do airlines offer for traveling with infants from Cape Town (CPT) to Victoria Falls (VFA)?

    South African Airways aims to provide comfort for parents traveling with infants. To ensure this, the toilets are fitted with changing boards, extra blankets and pillows are available, and there are baby restraint devices to hold the baby during take-off, landing, and when they need to have seat belts on. Additionally, if you require a baby bassinet, you can reserve one based on availability.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Victoria Falls 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average R7 297, which is about R1 097 less than Saturday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Victoria Falls trip for March. Fares historically average R6 350 return in that month – typically R3 108 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Airlink. Over the past three months, 98% of Airlink flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 88%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 45m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages R6 703 return on this route – about R1 588 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Premium travelers flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Victoria Falls (VFA) with South African Airlines can lay back and wait for their flight comfortably at the airline's lounge. Here they can get work done, or relax away from the hustle of the busy airport. The lounge can be found on the 4th floor, close to the transit area.
  • Upon arrival, you will land at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA). The airport is located approximately 13 miles from downtown Victoria Falls, and using airport transfer is the fastest way to get there. The other options are by taxi or car rental as there are no public means.
  • If you wish to modify your booking, there are airlines traveling from CPT to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) that will let you do so. Kenya Airways gives its passengers the option to customize their bookings by choosing their seats, and even adding and picking meals.
  • For those planning on traveling from CPT to VFA as a group, consider using an airline that has services for group travel. FlySafair offers this option for a group of ten or more people and gives flexible payment options, as well as the leeway to change two names per booking at no cost.
  • Unaccompanied minors can travel from Cape Town (CPT) to Victoria Falls (VFA) on Kenya Airways. However, they have to be above 5 years old and up to 14 years old, pay the full adult fare as well as the unaccompanied minor fee, and reserve the service at least 24 hours prior to departure.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Victoria Falls?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Victoria Falls

Monday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Airlink

Airlink

Wednesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Thursday

Airlink

Airlink

Friday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Saturday

Airlink

Airlink

Sunday

Airlink

Airlink

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Direct returns

Victoria Falls to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Airlink

Airlink

Wednesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Thursday

Air Tanzania,Airlink

Air Tanzania,Airlink

Friday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Saturday

Airlink

Airlink

Sunday

Air Tanzania,Airlink

Air Tanzania,Airlink

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