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Cheap Flights to Cape Verde

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Praia
Praianonstop$643
Espargos
Espargos1 stop$819
São Pedro
São Pedro1 stop$819
Praia
Praianonstop$643
Espargos
Espargos1 stop$819
São Pedro
São Pedro1 stop$819
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cape Verde

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Cape Verde to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Cape Verde?

The cheapest ticket to Cape Verde from the United States found in the last 5 days was to Praia, at $1,370 round-trip. The most popular route is Boston (BOS) to Praia (RAI) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $1,370.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Cape Verde?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Cape Verde is March, when tickets cost $319 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $726 and $700 respectively.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Cape Verde?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Verde is Praia Nelson Mandela Airport (RAI), with an average flight price of $586.

Good to know

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$301
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Providence to Praia

FAQs - booking Cape Verde flights

  • Which city should I fly into to access Santa Maria Beach?

    Sal Island is one of the best beach destinations in the world. On the island’s south coast, you will be introduced to blue skies, golden sands, turquoise waters, and happy people in this relaxing, beautiful paradise. This begins with a flight to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID). It is the main airport serving Sal Island, home to Santa Maria Beach. The airport is 12 miles from Santa Maria city center, and you will have easy transport options from the airport to the beach.

  • What are my best options for flights to Cape Verde from Southeast U.S.?

    Flights to Cape Verde from the Southeast U.S. are available at different airports, including Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and Tampa International Airport (TPA). You’ll find airlines with one or more stops. MIA has one-stop flights to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) operated by TAP Air Portugal.

  • What are the passport and visa requirements for visiting Cape Verde?

    You must have a valid passport to visit Cape Verde as a US citizen. Your passport must be valid at the time of entry and have at least six months of validity beyond your planned return date. Your passport must also have at least one blank page for the entry stamp. You do not need a visa if visiting Cape Verde for less than 30 days for tourism purposes. However, for longer stays, you will need a visa, and the single-entry visa should suffice as it will allow you to visit the country for up to 90 days.

  • Which airport is closest to Chaves Beach?

    If a trip to Chaves Beach is part of your itinerary, the best airport to fly to is Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC), on the same island, approximately 3.1 miles from the beach. Since there are no direct flights to BVC from the U.S., you can fly to one of the major hubs in Europe or Africa and take a connecting flight. From BVC, you can take a taxi or organize a private transfer to the beach, which will take around 15 to 20min.

  • Which is the best airport to fly into in Cape Verde?

    Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), also known as Sal International Airport, serving Sal Island, is the best airport in Cape Verde. The airport is based on Sal Island, the country’s number one tourist destination. The airport is about a mile from most beach resorts and the country’s scenic beaches. It also serves as the hub for the country’s main carrier, Cabo Verde Airlines, giving you many easy connections to smaller airports around the country.

  • How do I get to Praia city center from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)?

    The best way to get to Praia city center from RAI, approximately 3.3 miles, is by taxi or car rental. Car rental companies like Hertz and Intercity have counters near the airport’s Arrivals Hall.

  • What are the most common layover cities when flying to Cape Verde?

    There are no direct flights from the US to Cape Verde. All flights flying this route have at least a single layover en route. TAP Air Portugal is the main airline providing flights from the US to Cape Verde. If you are flying from New York Airport (JFK), the most common layover city is Lisbon (LIS). Since TAP Air Portugal is the main carrier plying this route, most flights to Cape Verde, be it to SID, Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC), or Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), have their layover in LIS.

  • Which airport should I fly to if I plan to visit Santa Luzia?

    Travelers with granted access to the uninhabited island of Santa Luzia can fly to Cesária Évora Airport (VXE) on the island of São Vicente, approximately 12 miles from the island. From the U.S., you should look for flights to major hubs like Lisbon, Madrid, Casablanca, Dakar, or Accra, where you’ll find a connecting flight to VXE. Different airlines offer one-stop flights from New York’s Newark Liberty (EWR) and John F. Kennedy (JFK) international airports to VXE.

  • Which airline has lounges at Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID)?

    Unfortunately, there are no airlines with lounges at SID. However, if you want to relax after your long flight to Cape Verde, you can do so at Safeport Business Aviation Lounge at SID. The facility is airside at the Safeport Executive Terminal, and passengers can access the lounge facilities by paying a one-time fee at the door.

  • How do I get to Cape Verde from Boston?

    You can take a connecting flight from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to RAI. You’ll find one-stop flights on the route operated by TAP Air Portugal, with stops at Lisbon (LIS) in Portugal.

  • Which is the most convenient airline offering flights to Cape Verde?

    Most of the flights from the US to Cape Verde are offered by TAP Air Portugal. As such, it is the best airline that offers flights on this route since it offers regular and reliable flights to all three international airports in Cape Verde. Moreover, TAP Air Portugal offers flights to Cape Verde from almost all major international airports in the US, including Los Angeles International (LAX), Chicago O’Hare International (ORD), and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). TAP Air Portugal offers single-layover flights with a stopover in Lisbon. Most of the flights are offered on the Airbus A321neo narrow-body jets.

  • Are there SIM card outlets at Nelson Mandela International Airport?

    Since you are most likely to land at RAI from different destinations in the U.S., you’ll find multiple SIM card outlets in the Arrivals section just after the RX check.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Cape Verde?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Cape Verde.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Cape Verde?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Cape Verde is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Cape Verde?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Cape Verde with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Cape Verde?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Cape Verde up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cape Verde

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Cape Verde? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Cape Verde for the following prices or less: From Providence $579
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cape Verde flight deals.
  • Cape Verde is served by three major airports, Sal International Airport (SID), Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC), and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI). SID serves Sal Island, BVC serves Boa Vista, and RAI serves Santiago Island.
  • The best departure airport for flights to Cape Verde from Midwest U.S. is O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago. You'll find flights to different destinations in Cape Verde, including Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), Sal International Airport (SID), and Sao Vicente Airport (VXE). Most airlines on this route offer flights with two or more stops.
  • Sal International Airport (SID) serves as the hub for Cabo Verde Airlines, the national carrier of Cape Verde. It serves as a good base if you wish to explore Cape Verde, thanks to the numerous regional and domestic connections you’ll get from Cabo Verde Airlines.
  • If you plan to visit Shark Bay for snorkeling and diving activities, you can fly to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), around 24 miles from Shark Bay. Driving from SID to Shark Bay will take you around 20 to 25 minutes with minimal traffic.  You can fly to major European hubs and find a connecting flight to the airport.
  • If you are flying from the West Coast to Cape Verde, the best airport serving flights to the country is San Francisco International Airport (SFO). SFO offers many regular flights to all three airports in Cape Verde, while LAX only offers flights to SID.
  • Different airlines offer Business Class travel to Cape Verde from various airports in the U.S. through their connecting flights. They include TAP Air Portugal and Royal Air Maroc. Business Class benefits you'll enjoy include complimentary meals and drinks, priority check-in and boarding, access to specific lounges, and comfortable cabins with extra legroom.
  • New York Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) are the best airports for flights from the East Coast to Cape Verde. These airports offer regular TAP Air Portugal flights to all three airports in Cape Verde.
  • If you are flying to Cape Verde from the central parts of the US, the best airport for flights to Cape Verde is Denver International Airport (DEN). DEN operates two-stop flights from the US to Cape Verde, and these flights are mostly offered by Air Canada in partnership with TAP Air Portugal.
  • If you are traveling to Cape Verde’s capital, book your flight to Nelson Mandela International Airport. Praia International Airport serves Praia, the largest city and the capital of Cape Verde, but it is not the busiest airport. The busiest airport is SID on Sal Island.
  • Cabo Verde Airlines and Bestfly Cabo Verde are the two most prominent domestic carriers in Cape Verde. They operate from all three international airports and offer many inter-island flights for your Cape Verde Adventure.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Cape Verde

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Cape Verde? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Cabo Verde AirlinesOverall score based on 7 reviews
7.1Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.7Crew
5.7Entertainment
6.5Food
Airline reviews

Below of any European low cost carriers. No food available for purchase, which surprised everyone as this was a 3:40 flight.

2.0 MediocreAdriano, Jul 2023
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Below of any European low cost carriers. No food available for purchase, which surprised everyone as this was a 3:40 flight.

Everything was fine. No complaints. It would have been nice to get a drink w the flight. Also I would have liked notice that no meals were included beforehand.

They charged us 100 Euro per bag on the return leg with no explanation.

Flight wasn’t full so got to stretch out and sleep.

Boarding was delayed. Then when we queued, it took us to another long line to stand in. Flight had 0 entertainment. Not even a magazine. But they had a free meal and it was good!

Reasonably comfortable. We were about an half an hour late. But no personal impact. Seats upfront have a good amount of recline, but do not lay down flat. Food and drink can be improved. There are no soft drinks available on the flights. Water, juices, and wines are provisioned.

This was a long flight - 6 hours - and nothing is truly comfortable for that long... but the flight crew was friendly and attentive. The airport in the Azores is small but we weren't there long enough to explore any amenities.

There is one flight a day and it was canceled with no explanation

Flight was ok. Food on way there great a pork dish way back tuna and pasta was not good. Flight attendants were great. Wish they had more soda options like ginger ale seltzer water. Good experience overall. Worst part of trip was car rental Klass company car broke down we were on side of road late night 4 hours awful awful experience all they wanted was 500 euros for help to come absolutely horrible experience we were scared side of highway they offered zero help!

More space between seats and in bathroom. I don’t think there was any entertainment offered. If there was, I wasn’t aware.

Waited in line for hours just to get a boarding pass which would not print at the kiosk or load on my iPhone. Waiting again for about 45 minutes to get through passport control. Poorly managed airport. The flight and crew were great and the flight was very comfortable.

The food was dry and tasteless. Boarding process was ridiculous. Lounge is Lisbon was of very poor quality. The website is nearly unusable. Customer service was challenging. This was my first transatlantic business class flight with TAP. There will not be another.

Disappointing Compared to other airlines , this one was the most expensive. But not even close, in getting what you paid for.

TAP canceled connection and we had to wait 15 hours for another flight to Milan. There were plenty of. Seats on earlier but because we were Excellence Class the would not let us downgrade which we were willing to. Don’t understand their logic? Plenty of seats but we couldn’t / they wouldn’t make the change.

We were delayed and they didn’t tell us why. There was no AC while we were on board waiting and it was very hot. We were in the last row and there was no window. We had a connecting international flight at JFK in a different terminal and the flight crew did not request passengers to let connecting flights off first and we almost missed our flight.

Excellent experience - from boarding through the super smooth flight The food was mediocre and the app could be better but overall great experience

This was one of the worst flights I have ever taken in my entire life. First of all, I traveled Economy, but the seats were TINY and cramped. Not just for me; everyone around me was complaining of the same thing and said they could not get comfortable. Then there was the issue of the heat. For whatever reason the heat on the plane must have been turned to FULL BLAST, because even at 30,000 feet, it was SWEALTERING. Everyone was drench in sweat. Then, they were SO STINGY with the amount of drink they would give you. If you asked for water, it was in a tiny, paper cup (think bathroom cup) and they only filled it 3/4s of the way as if the cost came right out of the pockets of the air stewards. Everything was a money grab, you could tell! You had to pay for the WiFi, which was garbage slow, and the onboard entertainment was limited and stale. If I EVER fly TAP again, it will not be Economy class. What a disaster!

They blocked me from checking in online and they charged me lots of money

Everything was good with Tap Air Portugal. It was Logan Airport that was a problem. The fuel system was down and delayed my 10:40 boarding. I wasn't able to board my flight until 2:00 am...after that my flights were great.

Not have my bag forced to be checked when I had a carry on included on my ticket. Staff was very rude to me for asking why they were doing this. I was told there was no more room for carry ons but there was plenty of space in the overhead compartments

The crew was excellent. What I did not enjoy was the food. I have taken many international flights and this was on the low end. Otherwise the trip was fine.

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