Flights from Exeter to Cape Town

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Cheapest time to fly from Exeter 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 November. 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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Last checked on Mon 09/11
Distance: 6,002 mi
Exeter airports
Exeter Airport (EXT)How far from city centre: 5 mi
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Exeter to Cape Town flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Exeter 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.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £802, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Exeter to Cape Town takes roughly 12 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Exeter–Cape Town route

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

  • Departure airport: Exeter Airport (EXT)
  • 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 Exeter to Cape Town

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Exeter to Cape Town?
When you fly from Exeter to Cape Town the average price is £1258. 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 Exeter to Cape Town at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Exeter to Cape Town is 802 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Exeter to Cape Town?
The most popular months to book a flight from Exeter to Cape Town are February, October and April, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Exeter to Cape Town?
The best time of the year to go to Cape Town when flying from Exeter depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, May is the top 1º month to fly to Cape Town from Exeter in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, April and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Exeter - Cape Town.
How long does the flight take to go from Exeter to Cape Town?
The total flight time between Exeter and Cape Town is of around 26 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,001.89 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 Exeter?
While in Exeter temperatures can reach an average of 16º 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 6º ºC average in Exeter.

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