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Flights from Douala to Cape Town

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Cheapest time to fly from Douala to Cape Town

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle 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.
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Flight Duration15 h and 20 mFlights between Douala and Cape Town take, on average, 15 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportDouala International AirportWhen flying from Douala to Cape Town
Destination airportCape Town International AirportFor the route from Douala to Cape Town
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Douala to Cape Town
One-way average Price£673The average price for a flight Douala - Cape Town at Opodo is £673, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookSeptemberAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Cape Town when departing from Douala
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Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 2,687 mi
Douala airports
Douala International Airport (DLA)How far from city centre: 3 mi
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Douala to Cape Town flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Douala to Cape Town (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 Douala to Cape Town takes roughly 11 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Douala–Cape Town route

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

  • Departure airport: Douala International Airport (DLA)
  • Arrival airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The weather in Cape Town

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cape Town, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 27ºC
  • Lows: down to 7ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: November
  • Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Douala to Cape Town

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

  • 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 Cape Town. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Douala to Cape Town

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Douala to Cape Town?
When you fly from Douala to Cape Town the average price is £673. 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 Douala to Cape Town at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Douala to Cape Town. 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 Douala to Cape Town?
The most popular months to book a flight from Douala to Cape Town are February, September and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Douala to Cape Town?
The best time of the year to go to Cape Town when flying from Douala depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Cape Town from Douala in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, August and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Douala - Cape Town.
How long does the flight take to go from Douala to Cape Town?
The total flight time between Douala and Cape Town is of around 15 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,687.41 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 Cape Town compared to Douala?
While in Douala temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Cape Town can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 13º ºC in Cape Town, compared to the 26º ºC average in Douala.

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