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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Bloemfontein:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:03 am
• Latest: departs at 4:50 pm and lands at 6:23 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein.

A nonstop flight from Cape Town to Bloemfontein takes 1h 33m, covering 564 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein range from $156 to $228, with an average of $186 over the past 12 months. Anything below $156 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $186. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $184 round-trip, compared to $320 via a layover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

FlySafair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Airlink has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cape Town to Bloemfontein flights are:

• FlySafair: 98% on time
• Airlink: 90% on time
• Cemair: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 94% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $9–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air Systems and FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Bloemfontein flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Bloemfontein are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $186, which is 104% above the typical average for this route.

Bloemfontein Intl Airport (BFN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Europcar
• Avis
• Bluu
• Hertz

Flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Bloemfontein Intl (BFN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Bloemfontein route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 24 minutes.

Connecting flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 92% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) - 8% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Cape Town to Bloemfontein route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $176 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $223, a difference of $47. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and Bloemfontein. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 00m, compared with 9h 07m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Bloemfontein flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Hahn Air Systems: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.