Cheap Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Koh Samui (USM)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to Samui International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Samui International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Samui International flights are currently cheapest in September.

Cape Town to Samui International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Koh Samui below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Samui International.

Cape Town to Koh Samui: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,315
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Samui International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Samui International is $1,315. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Samui International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,315.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Samui International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Samui International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Samui International Airport on Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Samui International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Koh Samui is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Samui International.

Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know

  • Your CPT to USM flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight is $838. A round-trip fare is currently $1,315. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to USM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Koh Samui Airport.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from CPT to USM couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • 81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from CPT.

  • To get to Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Koh Samui Airport (USM)

  • If you're getting in on a late Cape Town International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near USM:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and experience more of Koh Samui and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, book your ride from Koh Samui Airport about four weeks before you set off.

Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui

  • The centre of Koh Samui is roughly 3 kilometres from Koh Samui Airport. The drive time will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.

When to fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Koh Samui. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Bangkok is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Koh Samui. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Chon Buri, roughly 434 kilometres north of Koh Samui. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are among its highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.