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Flight deals from Mumbai to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Mumbai Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 2,183. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mumbai to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in January.

Mumbai to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Mumbai to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Mumbai to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,196
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Mumbai to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Mumbai to Cape Town is AED 1,915. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Mumbai to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from AED 1,915.
There are no flights flying from Mumbai to Cape Town, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Cape Town is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Mumbai Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, October 12, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Mumbai Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town is three hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your BOM to CPT flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mumbai Airport to Cape Town Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BOM and CPT:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Addis Ababa Airport

Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Mumbai Airport, 56% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To get to Mumbai Airport from central Mumbai, it'll take about 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to BOM? If you're boarding an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Mumbai Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Mumbai Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from BOM to CPT in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometers north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in South Africa, consider Worcester, roughly 97 kilometers east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are key reasons to visit.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.