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Flights from Cape Town to Polokwane

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Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Polokwane

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 11 Jan - 17 Jan
Flights from just £230
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NovemberJanuary
Flight Duration9 h and 15 mFlights between Cape Town and Polokwane take, on average, 9 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportCape Town International AirportWhen flying from Cape Town to Polokwane
Destination airportPolokwane International AirportFor the route from Cape Town to Polokwane
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cape Town to Polokwane
One-way average Price£267The average price for a flight Cape Town - Polokwane at Opodo is £267, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Polokwane when departing from Cape Town
Distance: 963 mi
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi
Polokwane airports

Book your Cape Town to Polokwane flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cape Town to Polokwane (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Cape Town to Polokwane takes roughly 3 hours, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cape Town–Polokwane route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The weather in Polokwane

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Polokwane, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly 6ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 28ºC
  • Lows: down to 5ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Cape Town to Polokwane

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Polokwane:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Polokwane. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Polokwane

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to Polokwane?
When you fly from Cape Town to Polokwane the average price is £267. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Polokwane at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Cape Town to Polokwane. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Polokwane?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cape Town to Polokwane are September, June and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Polokwane?
The best time of the year to go to Polokwane when flying from Cape Town depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Polokwane from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cape Town - Polokwane.
How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Polokwane?
The total flight time between Cape Town and Polokwane is of around 9 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 963.35 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Polokwane compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Polokwane can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 13º ºC in Polokwane, compared to the 13º ºC average in Cape Town.

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