What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Mumbai to Cape Town?

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $731.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Mumbai to Cape Town?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 18m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Mumbai to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 96% of 1-stop itineraries from Mumbai to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Mumbai to Cape Town?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 40m.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Mumbai to Cape Town round-trip?

Currently priced at $519, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Mumbai to Cape Town and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Ethiopian Air is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mumbai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Mumbai to Cape Town?

Monday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Mumbai to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 40 days in advance to save up to 27% 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 40 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 Mumbai to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $690, or $694 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

June can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Mumbai with a flight ticket averaging about $719. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of June for as cheap as $536. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mumbai 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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

The best time to book flights from Mumbai to Cape Town is 84 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 Mumbai to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mumbai to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Mumbai 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 BOM to CPT?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Mumbai to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air from Mumbai to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

861 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

861 reviews

Ethiopian Air

7.2

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861 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Mumbai to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at $519, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Mumbai to Cape Town and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Ethiopian Air is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Mumbai to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Mumbai to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Mumbai to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mumbai to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Mumbai to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mumbai 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 Mumbai to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mumbai to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Mumbai 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Mumbai to Cape Town?

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Mumbai to Cape Town?

What’s the fastest layover option from Mumbai to Cape Town?

What’s the fastest layover option from Mumbai to Cape Town?

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Mumbai to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air from Mumbai to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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