Question 1

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Cape Town?

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The best time to book flights from Wellington to Cape Town is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cape Town (average of $1,214). Flying from Wellington to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,740). 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. Find deals

Question 3

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Cape Town?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm. Find deals

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 6

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Cape Town?

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Before booking your flight from Wellington to Cape Town, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Qantas Airways or South African.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Wellington to Cape Town?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Saturday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 8

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to Cape Town?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 46% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Wellington to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $2,349, or $2,685 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Cape Town?

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June can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Wellington with a flight ticket averaging about $2,400. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of June for as cheap as $1,798. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 10

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CPT?

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from Wellington to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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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.

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Wellington to Cape Town?

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Deals for Wellington to Cape Town flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Wellington to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Wellington to Cape Town by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Wellington to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Cape Town from Wellington? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Wellington to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Wellington to Cape Town on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$2,268

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,681	Average$2,085	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,947	Average$2,206	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,142	Average$2,620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	Cheapest$2,190	Average$2,569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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