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Cheapest round-trip
$699
Typical prices: $887-$1,366
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/11Wed 10/24
DOH - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,268
Typical prices: $1,327-$1,502
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/18Thu 11/1
DOH - CPT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Qatar Airways. Average duration is 9h 49m
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Qatar Airways
Most punctual • 88% on-time
Night
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
20 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO)
Cheapest • Avg $1,016 (round-trip)
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)
Shortest trip • 11h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Doha to Cape Town (DOH-CPT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Doha to Cape Town

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:35 am - 1:35 pmDOH  Doha Hamad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
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1:15 pm - 11:50 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
9h 35mnonstop
$699Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24
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1:25 am - 10:15 amDOH  Doha Hamad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 50mnonstop
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2:20 pm - 10:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
30h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$699Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12
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1:40 am - 10:30 amDOH  Doha Hamad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 50mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 1:45 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
22h 20m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$741Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 3
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1:40 am - 10:30 amDOH  Doha Hamad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 50mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 6:35 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
15h 10m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$750Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 3
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1:40 am - 10:30 amDOH  Doha Hamad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 50mnonstop
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7:20 am - 6:35 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
22h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$750Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Nov 1
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5:55 pm - 2:10 pmDOH  Doha Hamad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 15m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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1:50 pm - 2:35 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
35h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Riyadh King Khaled Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$860Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Nov 1
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2:05 pm - 11:00 amDOH  Doha Hamad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 55m2 stops Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo
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12:35 pm - 11:10 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
9h 35mnonstop
$867Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27
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10:55 pm - 6:00 pmDOH  Doha Hamad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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12:35 pm - 11:10 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
9h 35mnonstop
$876Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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1:20 am - 4:30 pmDOH  Doha Hamad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 10m1 stop Maputo Intl
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12:35 pm - 11:10 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
9h 35mnonstop
$1,199Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:50 am - 4:30 pmDOH  Doha Hamad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 40m1 stop Maputo Intl
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12:35 pm - 11:10 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
9h 35mnonstop
$1,255Qatar Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for Doha to Cape Town flights

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Doha to Cape Town. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Doha to Cape Town at $877 round-trip.
•December ($1,600) and April ($1,400) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Doha to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Doha to Cape Town are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Doha to Cape Town flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$699
Beat the crowds with an average 80% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 27% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Doha to Cape Town

When to book flights from Doha to Cape Town

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 1:25 am and lands at 11:14 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 6:29 pm.

    The flight takes about 9h 49m.

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

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Doha to Cape Town takes 9h 49m, covering 4,627 miles.

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

    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 Doha to Cape Town flight?

    Round-trip flights from Doha to Cape Town range from $887 to $1,366, with an average of $1,060 over the past 12 months. Anything below $887 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $1,060 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,016 round-trip via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared to $1,430 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Doha to Cape Town?

    Qatar Airways is the only airline operating Doha to Cape Town flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

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

    The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qatar Airways and Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

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

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

    One-way fares from Doha to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,646, which is 149% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz
    • Woodford

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

    Flights from Doha to Cape Town usually depart from Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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

    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 Doha to Cape Town route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

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

    One-stop flights from Doha to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 56% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Doha to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $915 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,330, a difference of $415.

    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 Doha to Cape Town?

    Only Qatar Airways operates flights between Doha and Cape Town.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Doha to Cape Town?

    Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 24m, compared with 12h 50m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and 14h 12m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between Doha and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 1 hour behind Doha (South Africa Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

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

    Among airlines operating Doha to Cape Town flights:

    • 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 Doha to Cape Town flights?

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

    • Qatar Airways: 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 Doha to Cape Town 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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $915, about $415 less than Thursday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Doha to Cape Town trip for February. Fares historically average $877 round-trip in that month - typically $723 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $1,016 round-trip on this route - about $414 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
    • Mbalentle

Prefer to fly direct from Doha to Cape Town?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Doha Hamad Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Doha Hamad Intl to Cape Town Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Qatar Airways

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Friday

Qatar Airways

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Saturday

Qatar Airways

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Sunday

Qatar Airways

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Doha Hamad Intl

Monday

Qatar Airways

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Tuesday

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

Wednesday

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

Thursday

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

Friday

Qatar Airways

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Saturday

Qatar Airways

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Sunday

Qatar Airways

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