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Cape Town.$3,708 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Jan, returning Tue, 20 Jan.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,708, select.
Cape Town.$3,728 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,728, select.
Cape Town.$3,772 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,772, select.
Cape Town.$3,957 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 May, returning Fri, 23 May.Return flight with Air Botswana and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,957, select.
Cape Town.$3,972 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Dec, returning Tue, 30 Dec.Return flight with Air Botswana and Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Fri, 26 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,972, select.
Cape Town.$4,069 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul, returning Tue, 22 Jul.Return flight with Air Botswana and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,069, select.
Cape Town.$4,125 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with Air Botswana and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,125, select.
Cape Town.$4,685 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with Air Botswana and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Air Botswana, departs from Gaborone on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Gaborone.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,685, select.

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Direct flights from Gaborone to Cape Town

Gaborone to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Gaborone to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Gaborone to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$3,708
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week10

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Gaborone to Cape Town is $3,708. 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.
2 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Gaborone to Cape Town.
Qatar Airways, Airlink and Emirates fly direct from Gaborone to Cape Town.
As of April 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from Gaborone to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Gaborone 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 Gaborone Airport to Cape Town Airport on Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
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, Air Botswana offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 2 hours.

  • Gaborone and Cape Town share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • Flights from GBE to CPT start from 07:15 — the earliest with Air Botswana. The last departure is at 16:20 with Air Botswana. Overall, there are five weekly Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your GBE to CPT flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Air Botswana is your ticket to exploring Cape Town (and perhaps some other great corners of South Africa!). Check out the direct flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Botswana on this route.

  • Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Many passengers pass through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport when flying between GBE and CPT.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • $286 is currently the best price for a one-way Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $3,708. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GBE to CPT.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GBE to CPT.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)

  • Sir Seretse Khama International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from GBE make it to their destination as scheduled 87.04% of the time.

  • To get to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport from central Gaborone, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near GBE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • If you're landing on a late Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near CPT:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire to explore Cape Town and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport around one week before your departure date.

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

  • Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cape Town in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GBE to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've seen Cape Town, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Journey around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its leading attractions. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in South Africa, consider Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are the start of reasons to visit.

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