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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $624. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.$555 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Air Botswana.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $555, select.

Cape Town.$563 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Air Botswana.Outbound direct flight with Air Botswana departs from Gaborone on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Air Botswana departs from Cape Town on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $563, select.

Cape Town.$588 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Air Botswana and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $588, select.

Cape Town.$599 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Air Botswana and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $599, select.

Cape Town.$624 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Air Botswana and Lift Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lift Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.

Cape Town.$659 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Air Botswana.Outbound direct flight with Air Botswana departs from Gaborone on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Air Botswana departs from Cape Town on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $659, select.

Cape Town.$691 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Air Botswana and Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Air Botswana departs from Gaborone on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Cape Town on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.

Cape Town.$771 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Air Botswana.Outbound direct flight with Air Botswana departs from Gaborone on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Air Botswana departs from Cape Town on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $771, select.

Cape Town.$813 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Air Botswana.Outbound direct flight with Air Botswana departs from Gaborone on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Air Botswana departs from Cape Town on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $813, select.

Cape Town.$3,576 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,576, select.

Cape Town.$3,577 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,577, select.

Cape Town.$3,579 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,579, select.

Cape Town.$3,579 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,579, select.

Cape Town.$3,581 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,581, select.

Cape Town.$3,592 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,592, select.

Cape Town.$3,592 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,592, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$555
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	2 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	15

Finding cheap flights from Gaborone to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Gaborone to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Gaborone to Cape Town is $555. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Gaborone to Cape Town?

2 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Gaborone to Cape Town.

Which airlines fly direct from Gaborone to Cape Town?

Qatar Airways, Airlink and Emirates fly direct from Gaborone to Cape Town.

How many flights are there a week from Gaborone to Cape Town?

As of June 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Gaborone to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Gaborone to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Gaborone to Cape Town is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport on Sunday, 26 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

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When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Gaborone Airport to Cape Town with?

Currently, Air Botswana offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Gaborone Airport (GBE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Gaborone and Cape Town share the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are six Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 07:15 Air Botswana flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 13:45 with Airlink (South Africa).
Your GBE to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airlink is your gateway to discovering Cape Town (and maybe even some other great corners of South Africa!). Browse the direct flights from Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport offered by this carrier.
Airlink is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Airlink stands out as the most punctual carrier for GBE to CPT flights, with 92.31% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Airport is a sought-after stop between GBE and CPT.

Handy information about Gaborone Airport (GBE)

Gaborone Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from GBE make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Gaborone Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Gaborone. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
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Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and discover more of Cape Town and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week ahead of your departure.

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

From Cape Town Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

The quietest month for a flight from Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GBE to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

Cape Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Worcester is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without experiencing Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.