Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 2 hours 52 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. Victoria Falls and Cape Town share the same timezone — UTC+2.
Take your pick of 13 weekly flights from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. The 09:45 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest flight available from CPT to VFA. Kenya Airways operates the last service of the day at 14:30 if you're not into early starts.
Travelling during a popular month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Victoria Falls (and then seeing more of Zimbabwe!) is easy with Kenya Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. To look at your options, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a popular stopover on the CPT to VFA route.
To see if you need a visa to enter Zimbabwe, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CPT to VFA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
128 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. Return flights start at 324 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To snag cheap tickets from CPT to VFA, book your journey 6 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from CPT to VFA every day.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
After an easy way to start to your break? Stay near CPT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Reserve a hotel near VFA if you're on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to central Victoria Falls
From Victoria Falls Airport, Victoria Falls is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Victoria Falls. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport for October if you want to go to Victoria Falls during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 38ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CPT to VFA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Victoria Falls
Start your Victoria Falls trip right by finding a fantastic stay. After booking your flight from CPT to VFA, check out our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. The Big Tree, Safari Victoria Falls and Mpata Gorge are leading attractions which should be on every Victoria Falls itinerary.
Complete your Victoria Falls trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. After booking your cheap ticket to Victoria Falls Airport, explore our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Victoria Falls stay.