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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Cape Town from £483

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CPT
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Sheffield to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sheffield to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£501

One-way from

£483

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£720
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/4-18/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Sheffield to Cape Town
12/4
  • 12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • Sheffield to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£48 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Tue 29/418:30MAN - CPT
2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/513:50CPT - MAN
2 stops19h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£501
Thu 24/417:30MAN - CPT
1 stop26h 55mKLM
Tue 13/523:15CPT - MAN
1 stop36h 05mKLM
Deal found 19/2£561
Thu 27/211:15MAN - CPT
1 stop17h 15mAir France
Sat 8/308:30CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/2£564
Sun 27/405:55MAN - CPT
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/523:15CPT - MAN
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£581
Mon 31/317:20MAN - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/416:35CPT - MAN
1 stop20h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2£635
Wed 5/310:40MAN - CPT
2 stops33h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 13/323:00CPT - MAN
2 stops23h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£648
Thu 27/214:05MAN - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 14/306:05CPT - MAN
2 stops26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£735
Wed 31/1208:55MAN - CPT
2 stops20h 45mSWISS
Wed 14/109:30CPT - MAN
2 stops34h 35mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£750
Wed 31/1211:05MAN - CPT
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Fri 16/109:30CPT - MAN
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£764

Find flights from Sheffield to Cape Town within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Sheffield

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 29/4

18:30-13:45

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

13:50-08:15

2 stops19h 25m

£501

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 24/4

17:30-21:25

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-10:20

1 stop36h 05m

£561

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sun 27/4

05:55-21:30

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

23:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

£581

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Mon 31/3

17:20-11:50

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

16:35-12:15

1 stop20h 40m

£635

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 5/3

10:40-21:40

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

23:00-20:00

2 stops23h 00m

£648

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 24/4

12:25-14:35

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-22:20

2 stops24h 05m

£656

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 19/3

14:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

06:50-06:05

2 stops25h 15m

£751

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 27/3

08:55-07:40

2 stops20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

19:00-17:55

1 stop23h 55m

£797

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Sat 12/4

20:15-11:50

2 stops38h 35m

£483

ManchesterCape Town

MAN - CPT

MANCPT

Manchester

Thu 10/4

14:15-21:30

1 stop30h 15m

£633

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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 14 February 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 78 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sheffield to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about KLM, Qatar Airways and Air France. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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 Air France. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £633. Users have also found prices from £754 and £764 on Turkish Airlines and KLM, 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£432Average£774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£459Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest£488Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£570Average£819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£585Average£861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£591Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£621Average£833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£625Average£802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£798Average£947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£840Average£1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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