Flying from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Bloemfontein and Cape Town have the same timezone (UTC+2).
For the earliest departure, catch the 06:00 flight from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you'd like to set off later, the latest flight departs at 18:55. With 30 flights every week from BFN to CPT, you can pick the timing that works best for you.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To look at all your options, just deselect 'Direct flights only.' O.R. Tambo International Airport is a popular stopover on the BFN to CPT route.
Once you've found cheap ticket from BFN to CPT, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're flying within South Africa. As long as you have another form of identification, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is R 859. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,941. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from BFN to CPT, book your trip 1 month ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
Bram Fischer International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Bloemfontein. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Got an early flight from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near BFN:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're on a late flight from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
Lock in your flight from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BFN to CPT in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by finding a great place to stay. After booking your flight from BFN to CPT, explore our hotel options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island are must-do's during your Cape Town adventure.
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