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$1,280+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — CPT
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:35 pmBUF - CPT
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/108:50 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$3,081
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/203:49 pmBUF - CPT
3 stops62h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/102:20 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$5,000

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

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$1,280
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Buffalo

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Sat 1/24

5:17 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

8:50 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$1,280

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Sat 1/24

2:08 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,334

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

5:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$1,337

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Tue 6/2

4:33 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/8

6:50 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$1,455

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

2:25 pm-11:11 am

3 stops27h 46m

$1,484

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Wed 2/4

11:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,496

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Tue 5/19

10:30 am-8:35 am

3 stops40h 05m

$3,516

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Deals found on 12/10

Compare providers for flights from Buffalo to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Buffalo to Cape Town will take you 22h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8097 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo 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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