Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Cape Town and Victoria Falls are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are 13 Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, jump on the 09:45 Airlink (South Africa) flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 14:30 with Kenya Airways.
Your CPT to VFA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in 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 periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Victoria Falls (and then seeing more of Zimbabwe!) is a snap with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline has direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Airlink (South Africa).
Airlink (South Africa) ranks as the top on-time carrier for CPT to VFA flights, with 96.15% of its services landing as scheduled.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. O.R. Tambo International Airport is a top stopover on the CPT to VFA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight is $203. A return fare right now is $440. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from CPT to VFA by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CPT to VFA.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that depart CPT arrive at their destination on time.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a handy hotel close to CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Reserve a hotel close to VFA if you're catching a late Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Victoria Falls Airport rental car and discover Victoria Falls and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Victoria Falls Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to central Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Victoria Falls. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Victoria Falls in February.
The warmest month in Victoria Falls is October, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to VFA in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Zimbabwe just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres south-east of Victoria Falls, a trip to Bulawayo will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Matobo National Park, Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum.
Gweru is another essential stop in Zimbabwe and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Victoria Falls. No journey is complete without visiting Gweru park, Midlands Museum and Mt. Pleasant Farm.