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Flight deals from Muscat to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Muscat to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.465 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 465 €, select.
Cape Town.465 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 465 €, select.
Cape Town.465 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Aug, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 465 €, select.
Cape Town.466 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Thu, 14 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.
Cape Town.466 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.
Cape Town.468 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr, returning Tue, 29 Apr.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 468 €, select.
Cape Town.468 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Muscat on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 468 €, select.
Cape Town.498 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Muscat on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 498 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Muscat to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in August.
Apr
from 468 €
May
from 501 €
Jun
from 498 €
Jul
from 466 €
Aug
from 465 €
Sep
from 465 €
Oct
from 531 €
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Dec
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Muscat to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Muscat to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found465 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Muscat to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Muscat to Cape Town is 465 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Muscat to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from 465 €.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Muscat to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Cape Town is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Muscat Airport to Cape Town Airport on Thursday, 21 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Muscat Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town is two hours behind Muscat and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Your MCT to CPT flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCT and CPT:

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is 289 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 465 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCT to CPT if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.

  • Getting cheap flights from Muscat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MCT to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)

  • 85.46% of flights leaving Muscat International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from MCT.

  • To get to Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to MCT? If you're boarding an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cape Town in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Muscat International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from MCT to CPT in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without seeing Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

Plan the rest of your trip from Muscat to Cape Town

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