Bangalore to Cape Town at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Bangalore to Cape Town in the last two weeks is ₹69,650 (return, 10 nights) for Wed 20 Jan, 23% under what the route usually costs.
Of the months we have prices for, January is the cheapest and February the dearest.
The cheapest fares we see stop on the way, usually in Doha, Addis Ababa and Johannesburg, and take from 16h 35m.
Cape Town has its best weather from November to March.
Common stops: Doha, Addis Ababa, JohannesburgCheapest airlines lately: Qatar Airways, Ethiopian, Etihad, IndiGo
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 10 nights), with Cape Town's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ₹81,797 return, 10 nights · Sat 24 Oct | 23° / 12°mostly dry, 30 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | ₹88,414 return, 10 nights · Wed 4 Nov | 25° / 14°dry, 21 mm | Shoulder | Diwali |
| December 2026Best weather | ₹87,049 return, 10 nights · Mon 7 Dec | 26° / 16°dry, 22 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | ₹69,650 return, 10 nights · Wed 20 Jan | 28° / 17°dry, 13 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | ₹1,01,667 return, 10 nights · Thu 11 Feb | 28° / 17°dry, 11 mm | Peak | Summer: dry, sunny and 26-27°C, the peak season for beaches, the Winelands and Table... |
| March 2027Best weather | Check live above | 26° / 16°mostly dry, 30 mm | Peak | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 24° / 13°mostly dry, 35 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 21° / 11°some rain, 57 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 18° / 9°rainy spells, 119 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 17° / 8°rainy spells, 96 mm | Off-season | Winter: cool (17-18°C days) and rainy; the Table Mountain cableway shuts on stormy days. |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 17° / 8°some rain, 68 mm | Off-season | Winter: cool (17-18°C days) and rainy; the Table Mountain cableway shuts on stormy days. |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 19° / 9°mostly dry, 44 mm | Shoulder | Whale season: southern right whales off Hermanus, roughly June to November (best in... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Cape Town, and the rushes that push up fares out of Bangalore.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Bangalore to Cape Town?
Of the months our scanner has priced, January 2027 is the cheapest: ₹69,650 (return, 10 nights) for Wed 20 Jan. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Cape Town?
Among the cheapest fares we see, the quickest takes about 16h 35m with a stop.
Which airlines fly from Bangalore to Cape Town?
Recently the cheapest fares were on Qatar Airways, Ethiopian, Etihad, IndiGo and Air India.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
The best weather in Cape Town is from November to March. Summer: dry, sunny and 26-27°C, the peak season for beaches, the Winelands and Table Mountain. The southeasterly 'Cape Doctor' wind can be fierce. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to March. The quietest months are May to August.
How far ahead should I book Bangalore to Cape Town flights?
There has been no last-minute jump on this route: fares 3-5 weeks out were 11% lower than earlier. Seats can still sell out, so don't count on it.
When do fares out of Bangalore go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.