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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein (CPT - BFN)

CPT — BFN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Bloemfontein Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Bloemfontein (BFN). 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 September 17, 2025.

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February

Average price

$156
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Airlines
FlySafair

FlySafair's a la carte pricing lets you pay only for needed services, optimizing travel costs.


FlySafair offers priority boarding for a small fee, enhancing boarding efficiency.

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Airlink

Airlink offers priority boarding and lounge access with Superb Sunbird fares for added convenience.


Economy passengers enjoy free seat selection on all fares, enhancing travel flexibility.

Read more about Airlinkby Yulia Denisyuk
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Bloemfontein. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Bloemfontein. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bloemfontein

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bloemfontein. 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 Bloemfontein. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and FlySafair from Cape Town to Bloemfontein by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
116 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cape Town to Bloemfontein flight route?

    The Cape Town Intl to Bloemfontein Intl flight path was viewed by 20 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlink, at $54, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Bloemfontein. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be FlySafair. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Bloemfontein for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Bloemfontein?

    Consider Qatar Airways (94%), Emirates (94%) or Airlink (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Bloemfontein.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Bloemfontein 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Bloemfontein. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$54Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$65Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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