Traveling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport.
Cape Town and Victoria Falls are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are ten Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, go for the 09:45 Airlink (South Africa) flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 14:35 with Kenya Airways.
Leave enough time to make your CPT to VFA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like November, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airlink has direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Victoria Falls — and maybe even more of Zimbabwe if your schedule allows.
Airlink has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 98.08% of services arriving as scheduled, Airlink has the best on-time performance for CPT to VFA flights.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. Many travelers pass through Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport when flying between CPT and VFA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight is $183. A round-trip fare right now is $436. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPT to VFA.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CPT to VFA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CPT reach their destination without delay.
To get to Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Consider booking a hotel near VFA if you have a late Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Victoria Falls Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Avis and chase adventure across Victoria Falls and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Victoria Falls Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Victoria Falls in March.
The warmest month in Victoria Falls is October, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town Airport to Victoria Falls Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to VFA in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Bulawayo is just one of the many cities in Zimbabwe waiting to be explored once you've seen Victoria Falls. Around 386 kilometers away to the south-east, popular attractions include Matobo National Park, St Johns Cathedral and Silwane Nature Reserve.
Around 451 kilometers south-east of Victoria Falls, Gweru is another essential stop in Zimbabwe. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kumadhaka Adventure Park, Midlands Museum and Gweru Military Aircraft Museum.