Flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

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Bloemfontein to Cape Town flights

Planning to fly from Bloemfontein to Cape Town? Compare flights across South Africa with Alternative Airlines and choose a price to fit your budget.

With two airlines to choose from, enjoy a flight from the Free State to the Western Cape in around 1 hour 40 minutes. Start your journey at Bloemfontein's Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Pay later in South African rand with providers Payflex, PayJustNow and Happy Pay, and lock in today’s price.

Bloemfontein to Cape Town at a glance

Flight time - Around 1 hour 40 minutes
Distance - Around 910 km
Departure airport - Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
Arrival airport - Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Airlines - FlySafair, Airlink
Direct flights - Yes, around 13 a week
Most popular days to fly - Thursday and Friday
Most popular month to fly - December

Airlines that fly from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

Two airlines fly direct from Bloemfontein to Cape Town: FlySafair and Airlink.

Both airlines offer different services. FlySafair is low-cost, whereas Airlink is a full-service regional airline, giving you options for how you fly.

Here’s an overview of their flights. 👇

Airline	Days	Airline type
FlySafair	Daily	Low-cost
Airlink	Daily, except Friday	Full-service regional
Flight days: Google Flights and Trip.com, correct as of October 2026. Schedules can change seasonally.

Tips for cheap flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

Based on Alternative Airlines data, there are two types of travellers searching for flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town.

Last-minute searchers

30% of searches are made within a week of departure.
According to Cheapflights, fares tend to rise within two weeks of departure.
Those who search last minute are more likely to pay higher fares.

Early planners

Another 30% of searches are made more than 60 days in advance.
Those travellers are on the right track for lower fares.

Best time to book

To get a cheaper flight, try to book around 8 weeks in advance, especially if you're travelling in December, the busiest month.

This is where pay later helps. If you know you're booking ahead, but don't want a high upfront cost, you can use pay later options to secure an early fare. Then, you pay in a plan that suits you.

Based on 12 months of Alternative Airlines search data of flight searches for Bloemfontein (BFN) to Cape Town (CPT), from 21 September 2025 to 20 September 2026.

Fly to Cape Town now, pay later

Live in South Africa? If you're looking to avoid high upfront costs, there are three flexible buy now, pay later options you can use to split the cost of your flight. You can pay in South African rand too.

These are the providers:

Payflex - Split your payment into 2, 3 or 4 interest-free instalments.

PayJustNow - Spread the cost of your flight over 3 interest-free instalments.

Happy Pay - Split the cost of your flight over 2 months or in 3 bi-weekly payments. Both are interest-free.

Eligibility criteria apply.

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Departure and arrival airports

Departure

Flights from Bloemfontein depart from Bram Fischer International Airport, the main airport serving Bloemfontein and the surrounding Free State Region. The airport is located around 10 km east of the city centre, making it easy to reach by car or taxi.

Arrival

When you land, you will arrive at Cape Town International Airport, the main airport serving Cape Town. Located 20 km from the city centre, the airport offers taxis, car hire and shuttle services for continuing your journey into Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Bloemfontein to Cape Town?

The cost of your flight depends on a few factors, such as the season, the airline you choose, and the day you fly.

For example, December is the busiest month, so fares could be higher. FlySafair is the low-cost option and Airlink is full-service, but fares vary, so it's worth checking both before booking.

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How long is the flight from Bloemfontein to Cape Town?

Direct flights from Bloemfontein to Cape Town take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

Which airlines fly direct from Bloemfontein to Cape Town?

FlySafair and Airlink are the only airlines that fly direct from Bloemfontein to Cape Town.

South African Airways and CemAir only offer connecting flights via Johannesburg.

Which airport do you fly from in Bloemfontein?

When you fly from Bloemfontein, it's from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN), Bloemfontein's airport.

What other South African domestic routes are popular?

Last updated: October 2026