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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Cape Town from £409

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CPT
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Sheffield to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sheffield (SH9) 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£578

One-way from

£409

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£742
KLM
  • KLM
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • Sheffield to Cape Town
9/2
  • 9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Sheffield to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Sheffield to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Sheffield to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sheffield to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Wed 26/1118:50MAN - CPT
2 stops34h 50mSWISS
Sat 13/1209:30CPT - MAN
2 stops34h 35mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£577
Tue 28/105:55MAN - CPT
2 stops24h 35mKLM
Wed 5/215:20CPT - MAN
2 stops23h 25mKLM
Deal found 21/1£578
Mon 28/412:25MAN - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/523:15CPT - MAN
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£580
Fri 28/1117:40MAN - CPT
1 stop36h 00mLufthansa
Sat 13/1209:30CPT - MAN
2 stops31h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1£582
Tue 15/405:55MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Thu 15/523:15CPT - MAN
2 stops24h 05mAir France
Deal found 21/1£584
Sun 26/1018:30MAN - CPT
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/1113:50CPT - MAN
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/1£598
Wed 25/617:35MAN - CPT
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 23/716:35CPT - MAN
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1£610
Tue 4/314:05MAN - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 11/312:35CPT - MAN
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1£633
Tue 25/210:40MAN - CPT
3 stops24h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 4/314:25CPT - MAN
3 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/1£638

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sheffield to Cape Town 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

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ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 4/3

05:55-08:30

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

18:10-16:30

2 stops24h 20m

£578

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 28/4

12:25-14:35

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

23:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

£580

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 31/3

13:40-10:00

1 stop19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

08:40-08:05

1 stop24h 25m

£581

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 15/4

05:55-21:30

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

23:15-22:20

2 stops24h 05m

£584

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 29/4

18:30-13:45

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

14:35-08:15

1 stop18h 40m

£603

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 25/6

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/7

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

£610

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 30/4

18:10-16:45

2 stops21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

15:20-08:25

2 stops18h 05m

£618

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 4/3

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

12:35-06:05

1 stop19h 30m

£633

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 25/2

10:40-13:35

3 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

14:25-19:30

3 stops31h 05m

£638

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 4/3

08:50-14:30

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

13:40-11:15

1 stop23h 35m

£869

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Best time to book a flight from Sheffield to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Sheffield to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sheffield to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sheffield to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sheffield to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Sheffield to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 SH9 to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Sheffield 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 22 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sheffield to Cape Town as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sheffield to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 22 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sheffield to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Air France and Turkish Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sheffield to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Sheffield?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Sheffield, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Sheffield to Cape Town Intl per day from 10 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sheffield to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £507. Users have also found prices from £644 and £713 on KLM and Emirates, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Sheffield to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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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LufthansaCheapest£438Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£468Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£487Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£585Average£859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£607Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£608Average£895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£628Average£865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£643Average£812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£841Average£999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£887Average£1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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