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$708+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Tampa (TPA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — TPA
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Tampa

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 12/238:50 pm
CPT
-
TPA
1 stop28h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 1/119:40 am
TPA
-
CPT
2 stops49h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$978
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:00 pm
CPT
-
TPA
1 stop21h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 9/15:47 pm
TPA
-
CPT
1 stop41h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$997
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 9/247:50 pm
CPT
-
TPA
1 stop20h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 10/47:00 am
TPA
-
CPT
1 stop28h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,001
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:00 pm
CPT
-
TPA
2 stops31h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 10/311:18 am
TPA
-
CPT
2 stops22h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,004
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/49:20 am
CPT
-
TPA
2 stops42h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/1910:05 pm
TPA
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,058
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/167:55 am
CPT
-
TPA
2 stops33h 11m
KLM
Wed 1/205:15 pm
TPA
-
CPT
1 stop29h 30m
KLM
Deal found 7/28$1,059

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Tampa (TPA). 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 July 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$978
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$708
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,635
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Tampa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/21

8:00 pm-3:43 pm

2 stops25h 43m

Tampa

Tue 9/1

9:00 am-5:10 pm

3 stops50h 10m

$997

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/25

8:00 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Tampa

Tue 9/1

4:23 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 47m

$997

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/16

7:55 am-10:06 am

2 stops33h 11m

Tampa

Wed 1/20

5:15 pm-5:45 am

1 stop29h 30m

$1,060
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

12:30 am-11:10 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Tampa

Thu 11/19

7:50 pm-5:50 am

2 stops27h 00m

$1,075

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/11

8:05 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop23h 57m

Tampa

Fri 9/18

7:59 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 51m

$1,100
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/12

1:15 pm-11:39 am

2 stops52h 24m

$708
Quickest one-way

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/12

11:15 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop25h 18m

$935

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

7:40 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops56h 35m

$1,116

Cape TownTampa

CPT - TPA

CPTTPA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

11:15 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop25h 24m

$1,251

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Deals found on 7/28

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Tampa

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 Cape Town to Tampa in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Cape Town-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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 Cape Town-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Tampa

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Tampa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tampa (average of $775). Flying from Cape Town to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Tampa?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Tampa flights typically cost between $775 and $1,188 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $978 on United Airlines (Dec 23-Jan 11).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated July 30, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Cape Town to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,047 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,047 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,047 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Tampa can take about 25h 43m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $997. There are 7858 mi between Cape Town and Tampa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Tampa round-trip from $972. This flight start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Tampa 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 Cape Town to Tampa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Tampa (average of $775). Flying from Cape Town to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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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Top airline flying from Cape Town to Tampa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cape Town to Tampa. 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 July 30, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$972Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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