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$853+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Cape Town (CPT)

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BUF — CPT
ene. 27 — feb. 31
lun. 1/27
lun. 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,124
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$853
(SmartFares)

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Find flight deals from Buffalo to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/174:21 pmBUF - CPT
2 stops36h 39mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 6/146:55 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops29h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,124
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/15:40 pmBUF - CPT
2 stops63h 30mUnited Airlines
dom. 3/28:50 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops33h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/67:11 pmBUF - CPT
2 stops33h 59mMultiple Airlines
jue. 3/1310:00 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,306
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/167:05 amBUF - CPT
2 stops46h 45mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 6/144:35 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops46h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/12:12 pmBUF - CPT
1 stop21h 48mDelta
dom. 3/29:15 pmCPT - BUF
1 stop27h 29mDelta
Deal found 1/22$1,548
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/265:50 pmBUF - CPT
2 stops35h 00mQatar Airways
sáb. 8/91:00 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops39h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/22$1,835
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/167:00 amBUF - CPT
3 stops48h 40mKenya Airways
sáb. 6/142:05 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops31h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/22$2,082

Find flights from Buffalo to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 22, 2025.

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BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

sáb. 5/17

4:21 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 39m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 6/14

6:55 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$1,124

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

sáb. 2/1

5:40 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops63h 30m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 3/2

8:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$1,244

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

jue. 3/6

7:11 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 59m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 3/13

10:00 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops29h 31m

$1,306

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

mié. 4/16

7:05 am-11:50 am

2 stops46h 45m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 6/14

4:35 pm-9:00 am

2 stops46h 25m

$1,328

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

sáb. 2/1

2:12 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 48m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 3/2

9:15 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop27h 29m

$1,548

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

mié. 4/16

7:00 am-1:40 pm

3 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 6/14

2:05 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops31h 06m

$2,082

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

jue. 3/6

11:18 am-10:30 am

2 stops40h 12m

$853

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

jue. 3/6

1:30 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops40h 30m

$968

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

jue. 3/6

10:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,379

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Deals found on 1/22

Compare providers for flights from Buffalo to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Buffalo to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo 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 enero 22, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Cape Town at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 enero 22, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,750 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($1,124), United Airlines ($1,244), and Turkish Airlines ($1,328) offers the cheapest pricing from Buffalo to Cape Town. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to Cape Town one-way?

    $853 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and United Airlines, with prices starting from $968 and $1,379, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Buffalo to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,266Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,399Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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