HAM - CPT

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Cheapest return flight
606 €
Typical prices: 725 €-1.040 €
Turkish Airlines
Tue 27.11.Sat 1.12.
HAM - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
408 €
Typical prices: 589 €-867 €
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20.2.
HAM - CPT • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Hamburg and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 12% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Cheapest • Avg 750 € (return)
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)
Shortest trip • 13h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hamburg to Cape Town (HAM-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Hamburg to Cape Town

Fri, 27. Nov - Tue, 1. Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:00HAM  Hamburg-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 20m1 stop Istanbul
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17:15 - 17:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-HAM Hamburg
25h 05m1 stop Istanbul
606 €Turkish Airlines
21 hours ago
Mon, 15. Feb - Mon, 1. Mar
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14:10 - 23:00HAM  Hamburg-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 50m1 stop Istanbul
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0:55 - 13:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-HAM Hamburg
37h 10m1 stop Istanbul
611 €Turkish Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, 6. Dec - Tue, 22. Dec
Condor Logo
11:00 - 10:45HAM  Hamburg-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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18:35 - 9:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-HAM Hamburg
16h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
614 €Condor
3+ days ago
Fri, 4. Dec - Thu, 24. Dec
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11:00 - 10:45HAM  Hamburg-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Condor Logo
18:35 - 9:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-HAM Hamburg
16h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
614 €Condor
3+ days ago
Mon, 16. Nov - Tue, 1. Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 7:35HAM  Hamburg-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 55m1 stop Zurich
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9:30 - 22:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-HAM Hamburg
14h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
626 €Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 16. Nov - Tue, 1. Dec
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15:05 - 7:40HAM  Hamburg-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:30 - 22:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-HAM Hamburg
14h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
632 €Lufthansa
14 hours ago
Sun, 6. Dec - Tue, 22. Dec
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15:00 - 7:40HAM  Hamburg-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:30 - 9:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-HAM Hamburg
24h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
636 €Lufthansa
22 hours ago
Wed, 18. Nov - Wed, 25. Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:35 - 7:40HAM  Hamburg-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:20 - 8:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-HAM Hamburg
24h 30m1 stop Zurich
644 €Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, 17. Nov - Fri, 20. Nov
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14:50 - 7:35HAM  Hamburg-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 45m1 stop Zurich
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9:20 - 8:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-HAM Hamburg
24h 30m1 stop Zurich
649 €SWISS
3+ days ago
Tue, 10. Nov - Wed, 25. Nov
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11:00 - 7:35HAM  Hamburg-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 35m1 stop Zurich
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9:20 - 8:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-HAM Hamburg
24h 30m1 stop Zurich
657 €SWISS
2 days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Hamburg to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Return flights from Hamburg to Cape Town typically range from 725 € to 1.040 €. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 606 € on Turkish Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hamburg to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hamburg to Cape Town. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Hamburg to Cape Town at 747 € return.
•December (1.136 €) and July (1.062 €) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Hamburg to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Hamburg to Cape Town are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Hamburg to Cape Town flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

408 €
Beat the crowds with an average 86% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 124% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Hamburg to Cape Town

When to book flights from Hamburg to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hamburg to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Hamburg to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Hamburg to Cape Town?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Hamburg to Cape Town:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Hamburg to Cape Town?

    A direct flight from Hamburg to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 15.723 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hamburg to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hamburg to Cape Town flight?

    Return flights from Hamburg to Cape Town range from 725 € to 1.040 €, with an average of 853 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 725 € counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Hamburg to Cape Town flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the 853 € route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Hamburg to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 606 € to 6.041 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Hamburg to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hamburg to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 555 €, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hamburg to Cape Town?

    Flights from Hamburg to Cape Town usually depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hamburg to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Hamburg to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Zurich (ZRH) – 10% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hamburg to Cape Town?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Hamburg to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 799 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 941 €, a difference of 142 €.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Hamburg to Cape Town?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 56m, compared to 15h 13m via Zurich (ZRH) and 15h 49m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Hamburg and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Hamburg (South Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Green Point Market, and Cape Town International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Hamburg to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average 799 €, which is about 142 € less than Saturday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hamburg to Cape Town trip for May. Fares historically average 747 € return in that month – typically 389 € less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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