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Cheapest round-trip
$671
Typical prices: $744-$1,093
Ethiopian Air
Mon 12/3Fri 12/14
VIE - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$427
Typical prices: $561-$880
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/7
VIE - CPT • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Vienna and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
22 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 23% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU)
Cheapest • Avg $725 (round-trip)
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)
Shortest trip • 13h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vienna to Cape Town (VIE-CPT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vienna to Cape Town

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 pm - 1:30 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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3:10 pm - 6:05 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-VIE Vienna Intl
15h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$671Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 23
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10:30 pm - 1:00 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
13h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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1:50 pm - 6:05 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-VIE Vienna Intl
17h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$671Ethiopian Air
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 pm - 1:00 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:10 pm - 6:05 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-VIE Vienna Intl
15h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$671Ethiopian Air
Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:00 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 45m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 9:55 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-VIE Vienna Intl
29h 40m1 stop Istanbul
$674Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 31
SWISS Logo
8:15 pm - 10:25 amVIE  Vienna Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
13h 10m1 stop Zurich
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9:20 am - 10:10 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-VIE Vienna Intl
13h 50m1 stop Zurich
$681SWISS
Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 12:05 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 1:05 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-VIE Vienna Intl
37h 10m1 stop Istanbul
$681Turkish Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
SWISS Logo
9:45 am - 7:40 amVIE  Vienna Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 55m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:20 am - 8:40 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-VIE Vienna Intl
24h 20m1 stop Zurich
$682SWISS
Sat, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 14
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1:20 pm - 7:40 amVIE  Vienna Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:30 am - 10:40 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-VIE Vienna Intl
14h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$682Lufthansa
Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 14
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5:30 pm - 7:40 amVIE  Vienna Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
13h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:30 am - 10:40 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-VIE Vienna Intl
14h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$682Lufthansa
Sat, Jan 23 - Fri, Feb 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:00 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 45m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 8:40 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-VIE Vienna Intl
16h 25m1 stop Istanbul
$707Turkish Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Vienna to Cape Town 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 Vienna to Cape Town?

Round-trip flights from Vienna to Cape Town typically range from $744 to $1,093. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $671, on Ethiopian Air.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Cape Town. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

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

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Cape Town at $675 round-trip.
•December ($1,404) and July ($1,085) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 108% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Vienna to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Vienna to Cape Town are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 13% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Vienna to Cape Town flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$427
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 86% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Vienna to Cape Town

When to book flights from Vienna to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Cape Town flight questions, answered

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

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

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vienna to Cape Town:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Vienna to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 5,669 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Vienna to Cape Town range from $744 to $1,093, with an average of $880 over the past 12 months. Anything below $744 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $880 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Vienna to Cape Town 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 $671 to $5,623. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Vienna to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $527, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flights from Vienna to Cape Town usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

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

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Zurich (ZRH) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 11% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Vienna to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $810 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $960, a difference of $150.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 47m, compared with 14h 06m via Zurich (ZRH) and 15h 02m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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

    Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Vienna (South Africa Time vs Central European 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.

Your guide to booking Vienna 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 Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $810, about $150 less than Friday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 13% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vienna to Cape Town trip for September. Fares historically average $675 round-trip in that month - typically $729 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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

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