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Cheap flights from Wellington to Cape Town from $2,597

WLG — CPT
4 Nov — 11 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Cape Town

Wed 11/1114:35 -
2 stops37h 10m
Wed 25/1120:00 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 1/10$2,597
Mon 12/1016:40 -
2 stops36h 25m
Mon 19/1020:00 -
2 stops31h 35m
Deal found 2/10$2,667
Wed 21/1015:55 -
2 stops37h 10m
Wed 28/1018:30 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 4/10$2,677
Sat 14/1116:00 -
2 stops54h 35m
Sat 21/1118:30 -
2 stops42h 20m
Deal found 30/9$2,706
Wed 11/1109:00 -
3 stops35h 25m
Wed 25/1110:40 -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 1/10$2,709
Sat 14/1119:45 -
3 stops56h 00m
Sat 21/1120:00 -
3 stops36h 50m
Deal found 30/9$2,927
Mon 12/1012:45 -
3 stops55h 40m
Mon 19/1010:40 -
3 stops34h 30m
Deal found 2/10$3,521
Wed 21/1019:10 -
3 stops57h 20m
Wed 28/1012:35 -
3 stops57h 00m
Deal found 4/10$4,107
Thu 1/1017:45 -
2 stops33h 55m
Sat 31/1013:35 -
2 stops38h 55m
Deal found 30/9$4,483

Find flight deals from Wellington to Cape Town

Round-trip from

$2,512

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,752
22/1-7/2
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  • 6 total stops
  • 72h 50m total
  • Wellington to Cape Town
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WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Sat 27/2

16:30-16:45

2 stops35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/3

20:00-15:40

2 stops32h 40m

$2,601

WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Wed 21/10

15:55-18:05

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

18:30-15:30

2 stops34h 00m

$2,677

WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Sun 24/1

06:05-16:45

2 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/2

20:00-15:30

2 stops32h 30m

$2,688

WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Tue 19/1

16:30-18:00

2 stops36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

13:35-23:50

2 stops47h 15m

$2,688

WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Sat 14/11

16:00-11:35

2 stops54h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

18:30-23:50

2 stops42h 20m

$2,706

WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Thu 21/1

09:00-09:25

3 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/2

10:40-07:05

3 stops33h 25m

$2,820

WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Sun 17/1

19:00-09:25

3 stops49h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/2

10:40-07:05

3 stops57h 25m

$2,829

WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Sat 14/11

19:45-16:45

3 stops56h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

20:00-19:50

3 stops36h 50m

$2,927

WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Mon 25/1

20:15-09:25

3 stops48h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/2

10:40-18:05

3 stops44h 25m

$2,932

WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Wed 21/10

19:10-17:30

3 stops57h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

12:35-08:35

3 stops57h 00m

$4,107

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cape Town (average of $2,487). Flying from Wellington to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,374). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Cape Town flights typically cost between $2,343 and $2,802 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,512 on Multiple Airlines (22 Jan–7 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates from Wellington to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Cape Town?

    Departing from Wellington to Cape Town will take you 35h 15m. The distance between Wellington and Cape Town is about 11288 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Wellington to Cape Town is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,385 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Cape Town for 14% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Cape Town?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cape Town (average of $2,487). Flying from Wellington to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,374). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Emirates flights from Wellington to Cape Town Intl

Top airline flying from Wellington to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$2,385Average$2,965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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