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Cheap flights from Wellington to Cape Town

WLG — CPT
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 April 2026.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,549
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($304 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cape Town (average of $2,095). Flying from Wellington to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,030). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 28 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,028 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Wellington to Cape Town is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,669 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Emirates, starting at $1,850 and $2,141 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Cape Town for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cape Town (average of $2,095). Flying from Wellington to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,030). 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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Fly from Wellington to Cape Town on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,669Average$2,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,850Average$2,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,141Average$2,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$2,170Average$2,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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