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Cheapest round-trip
$360
Typical prices: $205-$389
Air Botswana
Sat 1/20Sat 1/27
CPT - GBE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$182
Typical prices: $115-$229
Air Botswana
Sun 12/2
CPT - GBE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
6 days a week
You can fly direct with Air Botswana and Airlink. Average duration is 2h 05m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Airlink
Most punctual • 95% on-time
Evening
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
17 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 41% price drop
January
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Gaborone (CPT-GBE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to Gaborone

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-GBE Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
2h 00mnonstop
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7:15 am - 9:15 amGBE  Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$360Air Botswana
Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 24
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-GBE Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
2h 00mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 5:15 pmGBE  Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$362Air Botswana
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-GBE Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
2h 00mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 2:45 pmGBE  Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$379Air Botswana
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-GBE Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
2h 00mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 2:45 pmGBE  Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$380Air Botswana
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-GBE Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
2h 00mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 2:45 pmGBE  Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$383Air Botswana
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 24
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6:00 am - 11:55 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GBE Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
5h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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7:40 am - 1:25 pmGBE  Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama-CPT Cape Town Intl
5h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$413South African
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:50 am - 1:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-GBE Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
2h 10mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 4:00 pmGBE  Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 15mnonstop
$451Airlink
Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12
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10:50 am - 1:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-GBE Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
2h 10mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 4:00 pmGBE  Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama-CPT Cape Town Intl
2h 15mnonstop
$454Airlink
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 24
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10:50 am - 1:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-GBE Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
2h 10mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 5:30 pmGBE  Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama-CPT Cape Town Intl
4h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$462Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 13
Airlink Logo
10:50 am - 1:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-GBE Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama
2h 10mnonstop
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12:35 pm - 7:55 pmGBE  Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama-CPT Cape Town Intl
7h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$478Airlink
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Cape Town to Gaborone flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Gaborone?

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Gaborone typically range from $205 to $389. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $360, on Air Botswana.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone at $196 round-trip.
•May ($458) and August ($392) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 133% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cape Town to Gaborone the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Gaborone are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Gaborone flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$182
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Gaborone

When to book flights from Cape Town to Gaborone

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Gaborone based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cape Town to Gaborone flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cape Town to Gaborone?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 12:05 pm
    • Latest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 05m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Gaborone?

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

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Gaborone?

    A nonstop flight from Cape Town to Gaborone takes 2h 05m, covering 785 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Gaborone?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Gaborone flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Gaborone range from $205 to $389, with an average of $330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $205 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Gaborone flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of $330. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Cape Town to Gaborone?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $269 round-trip via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), compared to $359 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cape Town to Gaborone?

    The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Botswana. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-140 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Cape Town to Gaborone spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Gaborone flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Gaborone changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $360 to $1,476. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Gaborone looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Gaborone are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)?

    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $50 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Autounion Car Rental
    • Europcar
    • Avis
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Gaborone?

    Flights from Cape Town to Gaborone usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama (GBE).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Cape Town to Gaborone?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Cape Town to Gaborone?

    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 Gaborone route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Gaborone pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Cape Town to Gaborone pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Gaborone?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Cape Town to Gaborone. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $301 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $348, 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.

  • What airlines fly from Cape Town to Gaborone?

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

    • Air Botswana
    • Airlink

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Cape Town to Gaborone flights?

    Among airlines operating Cape Town to Gaborone flights:

    • Air Botswana: offers free seat selection
    • Airlink: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cape Town to Gaborone flights?

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

    • Air Botswana: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Gaborone flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average $301, about $47 less than Thursday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Gaborone trip for February. Fares historically average $196 round-trip in that month - typically $262 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Airlink. Over the past three months, 95% of Airlink flights from Cape Town to Gaborone arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 86%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 32m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $269 round-trip on this route - about $90 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to Gaborone?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Tuesday

Airlink

Airlink

Wednesday

Air Botswana

Air Botswana

Thursday

Airlink

Airlink

Friday

Air Botswana

Air Botswana

Saturday

Airlink

Airlink

Sunday

Air Botswana

Air Botswana

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Direct returns

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama to Cape Town Intl

Tuesday

Airlink

Airlink

Wednesday

Air Botswana

Air Botswana

Thursday

Airlink

Airlink

Friday

Air Botswana

Air Botswana

Saturday

Airlink

Airlink

Sunday

Air Botswana

Air Botswana

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