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Cheap flights from Gaborone to Cape Town from $185 GBE → CPT

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The cheapest return found recently is $423 with South African Airways, 27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $185 with South African Airways, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$185, South African Airways, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$423, 27 Dec to 6 Jan 2027
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, one-way fares from $185 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Airlink, Air Botswana
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 15 min

Return

Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.

Cheapest return found recently

$423

27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 · South African Airways

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 12:45 p.m. · Return leaves 7:00 a.m. · 9 h 40 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

found 8 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$510

27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 · Air Botswana

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 12:45 p.m. · Return leaves 12:00 p.m. · 4 h of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 8 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $423 27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $389 to $432.

$423, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $389 to $432.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

8 fares on 1 departure dates

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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027$423South African AirwaysSir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $198 to $218.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$185

26 Nov · South African Airways

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 7:40 a.m. · 31 h 35 min trip

2 stops · via O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) · overnight connection · 24 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$290

26 Nov · Airlink

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 1:45 p.m. · 2 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $185 26 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 45 days, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $164 to $211.

$185, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $164 to $211.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 25 Nov to 6 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 26 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

23 fares on 8 departure dates

25 Nov: $198, found 2 days ago26 Nov: $185, found 2 days ago3 Dec: $214, found 5 days ago12 Dec: $217, found 5 days ago20 Jan 2027: $214, found 5 days ago10 Feb 2027: $197, found 5 days ago1 Apr 2027: $221, found 5 days ago6 Apr 2027: $222, found 4 days agoNovDecJanFebApr
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
25 Nov$198South African AirwaysSir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
26 Nov$185South African AirwaysSir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
3 Dec$214South African AirwaysSir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
12 Dec$217South African AirwaysSir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
20 Jan 2027$214South African AirwaysSir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
10 Feb 2027$197South African AirwaysSir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
1 Apr 2027$221South African AirwaysSir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
6 Apr 2027$222South African AirwaysSir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $185.

November 2026From $185Cheapest seen2 departure dates26 Nov · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $2142 departure dates3 Dec · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $2141 departure date20 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $1971 departure date10 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $2212 departure dates1 Apr 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Gaborone to Cape Town

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Gaborone to Cape Town?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$429$418+9%15
7–13 days$418$403+6%19
14–29 days$395$389Cheapest seen17
30–59 days$423$404+7%21
60–89 days$465$414+18%21
90–179 days$432$423+9%15
180+ days$427$427+8%8

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 25 Sept and 11 Nov (45 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

See these ranges as a table
Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$218$187+31%14
14–29 days$166$164Cheapest seen33
30–59 days$205$202+24%36
60–89 days$212$208+28%23
90–179 days$212$197+27%22
180+ days$220$220+33%8

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Gaborone to Cape Town?

The cheapest return found recently is $423 with South African Airways, 27 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago.

How much is a one-way flight from Gaborone to Cape Town?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $185 with South African Airways, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $198 to $218.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $185, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 45 days of prices between 25 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Gaborone to Cape Town?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $510 with Air Botswana, 27 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $290 with Airlink, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Gaborone to Cape Town?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Airlink on 26 Nov, takes 2 h 15 min from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). The cheapest one-way found recently, with South African Airways on 26 Nov, takes 31 h 35 min with 2 stops, including a 24 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Gaborone to Cape Town?

Between 25 Nov and 6 Apr 2027, South African Airways has the cheapest one-way on all 8 departure dates we hold.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work