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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 $161 to $237, with an average of $192 over the past 12 months. Anything below $161 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $192 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $191 round-trip, compared to $287 via a layover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 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 $178, which is 90% above the typical average for this route.

Bloemfontein Intl Airport (BFN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Sixt
• Europcar
• Bluu

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, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 1h 29m.

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

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $184 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $228, a difference of $44.

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 6h 47m, compared with 12h 22m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Bloemfontein flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: 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 in Economy Class class

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