Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Windhoek – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 and lands at 9:10
• Latest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 20:25.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Windhoek:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to Windhoek takes 2h 10m, covering 2 055 km.

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.

Return flights from Cape Town to Windhoek range from R4 196 to R6 178, with an average of R5 056 over the past 12 months. Anything below R4 196 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the R5 056 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R4 571 return via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), compared with R5 222 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R219–R1 646 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Windhoek flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Airport (WDH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R366 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Europcar
• Avis
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Cape Town to Windhoek usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and may arrive at several airports in Windhoek area, including Windhoek Eros (ERS) and Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl (WDH).

Evening 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 Windhoek route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 06m.

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

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Cape Town to Windhoek. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R4 495 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R5 795, a difference of R1 301.

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 Windhoek. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• FlySafair

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 58m, compared to 23h 20m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Windhoek flights:

• Airlink: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• FlySafair: 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:

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