How long is the flight from Geneva to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Geneva to Cape Town in 20h 10m. Fly via Lufthansa or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5593 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Geneva to Cape Town is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $716 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and KLM, starting at $736 and $754 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Geneva to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Geneva to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Geneva to Cape Town?

Consider Ethiopian Air, KLM or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Geneva to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Geneva to Cape Town?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 94% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Geneva to Cape Town?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 48 days in advance to save up to 44% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 48 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Geneva to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $762, or $1,007 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Geneva to Cape Town?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Geneva. Prices for May average $1,005 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $726. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 39% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Geneva to Cape Town?

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$486+ Cheap Flights from Geneva to Cape Town

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Geneva to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Geneva to Cape Town flights typically cost between $868 and $1,313 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $587 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 9-Oct 13).

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Thu 10/94:50 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1311:45 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$587

Mon 11/38:45 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/2012:30 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$591

Mon 10/276:45 amGVA - CPT

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1112:30 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$606

Fri 12/55:10 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop13h 30mLufthansa

Fri 12/199:30 amCPT - GVA

1 stop14h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 9/13

$680

Mon 10/276:45 amGVA - CPT

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1012:30 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$689

Sat 11/11:15 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1512:30 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$709

Sun 10/124:50 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/1812:30 amCPT - GVA

1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$712

Thu 10/27:00 amGVA - CPT

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/311:55 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$716

Fri 10/316:55 amGVA - CPT

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/812:30 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$717

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Thu 1/151:50 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop20h 10mLufthansa

Tue 2/109:30 amCPT - GVA

1 stop24h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 9/15

$794

Fri 3/68:30 amGVA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 3/206:55 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/13

$885

Mon 11/176:25 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 11/285:15 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$946

Sat 3/73:25 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 3/2012:35 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/13

$885

Sat 2/216:25 pmGVA - CPT

2 stops19h 10mTurkish Airlines

Fri 3/65:15 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$979

Mon 1/268:55 amGVA - CPT

2 stops24h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 2/312:35 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/13

$952

Sun 11/23:25 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 11/1812:35 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/13

$1,005

Mon 10/209:25 amGVA - CPT

2 stops55h 55mQatar Airways

Sat 11/812:35 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/14

$1,016

Wed 11/128:30 amGVA - CPT

2 stops29h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 11/2112:35 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/14

$1,017

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Thu 9/1811:55 amGVA - CPT

1 stop33h 30mKLM

Sun 9/2111:15 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop35h 55mKLM

Deal found 9/13

$786

Thu 10/27:00 amGVA - CPT

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/311:55 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$716

Thu 10/94:50 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1311:45 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$587

Sun 10/124:50 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/1812:30 amCPT - GVA

1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$712

Sun 10/124:50 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/2011:45 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$729

Mon 10/276:45 amGVA - CPT

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1112:30 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$606

Mon 10/276:45 amGVA - CPT

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1012:30 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$689

Mon 10/277:40 amGVA - CPT

1 stop13h 25mSWISS

Mon 11/109:30 amCPT - GVA

2 stops15h 05mSWISS

Deal found 9/14

$737

Thu 10/308:35 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/612:30 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$746

Fri 10/316:55 amGVA - CPT

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/812:30 pmCPT - GVA

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$717

One-way flights from Geneva to Cape Town
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Tue 1/138:35 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$486

Fri 11/288:30 amGVA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/15

$490

Fri 1/168:30 amGVA - CPT

1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/15

$492

Sun 1/117:55 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$606

Sat 10/410:15 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/14

$803

Fri 10/39:25 amGVA - CPT

3 stops49h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/14

$834

Tue 9/309:05 pmGVA - CPT

1 stop16h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/14

$889

Sun 10/53:55 pmGVA - CPT

2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/14

$923

Wed 10/111:55 amGVA - CPT

1 stop18h 00mKLM

Deal found 9/14

$939

Tue 9/303:55 pmGVA - CPT

3 stops43h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/14

$976

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Depart

Return

Price

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 1/15

1:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop24h 05m

$794

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 3/6

8:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

6:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$885

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 3/7

3:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

12:35 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$885

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 11/17

6:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/28

5:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop17h 10m

$946

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 1/26

8:55 am-10:30 am

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

12:35 pm-6:15 am

1 stop18h 40m

$952

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 2/21

6:25 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/6

5:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop17h 10m

$979

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/2

3:25 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

12:35 pm-6:15 am

1 stop18h 40m

$1,005

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 10/20

9:25 am-5:20 pm

2 stops55h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/8

12:35 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,016

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 11/12

8:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

12:35 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,017

GenevaCape Town

GVA - CPT

GVACPT

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 1/13

8:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop36h 25m

$486

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

The best time to book flights from Geneva to Cape Town is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Geneva to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Geneva to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Geneva to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Geneva to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, SWISS, and Turkish Airlines from Geneva to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,730 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

861 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,407 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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How long is the flight from Geneva to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Geneva to Cape Town in 20h 10m. Fly via Lufthansa or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5593 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Geneva to Cape Town round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Geneva to Cape Town is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $716 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and KLM, starting at $736 and $754 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Geneva to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Geneva to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Geneva to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Geneva to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Geneva to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Geneva 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 Geneva to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Geneva to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Geneva to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest$716	Average$1,112	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
SWISS	Cheapest$736	Average$1,061	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
KLM	Cheapest$754	Average$952	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$764	Average$1,045	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$861	Average$979	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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