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$1,256+ 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — CPT
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:13 pmBUF - CPT
2 stops29h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/38:35 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops34h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,281
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:42 pmBUF - CPT
3 stops59h 03mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/32:35 pmCPT - BUF
3 stops49h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$1,550
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:47 amBUF - CPT
1 stop23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/39:30 amCPT - BUF
2 stops45h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,645

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) 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 October 29, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

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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

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Cape Town

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BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Fri 3/20

5:00 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

6:55 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops31h 14m

$1,256

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Fri 11/28

7:13 pm-8:05 am

2 stops29h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

8:35 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$1,281

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Fri 3/20

7:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

2:25 pm-2:36 pm

3 stops30h 11m

$1,447

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Fri 3/20

11:15 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

9:30 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,533

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Fri 11/28

7:42 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops59h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

2:35 pm-9:20 am

3 stops49h 45m

$1,550

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Fri 11/28

11:47 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

9:30 am-11:34 pm

2 stops45h 04m

$1,645

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Deals found on 10/26

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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 October.
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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Cape Town

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 October 29, 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

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

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

    Departing from Buffalo to Cape Town will take you 37h 10m. 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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