Flights from Cape Town to Sao Tome

Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Sao Tome

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of December. 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: 28 Dec - 3 Jan
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Distance: 2,483 mi
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi
Sao Tome airports

Book your Cape Town to Sao Tome flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cape Town to Sao Tome (São Tomé and Príncipe) 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 Sao Tome takes roughly 12 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cape Town–Sao Tome 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)

Tips for cheaper flights from Cape Town to Sao Tome

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

  • 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 Sao Tome. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Sao Tome

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to Sao Tome?
When you fly from Cape Town to Sao Tome the average price is £589. 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 Sao Tome at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Cape Town to Sao Tome. 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 Sao Tome?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cape Town to Sao Tome are September, November and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Sao Tome?
The best time of the year to go to Sao Tome 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 Sao Tome from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, June and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cape Town - Sao Tome.
How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Sao Tome?
The total flight time between Cape Town and Sao Tome is of around 13 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,483.42 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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