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$1,477+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — CPT
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,477
(Gurufare)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,325
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/62:10 pmPIT - CPT
2 stops37h 50mSWISS
Sun 4/138:40 amCPT - PIT
2 stops38h 27mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$1,477
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/46:15 amPIT - CPT
2 stops26h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/151:50 pmCPT - PIT
3 stops30h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/21$1,490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/65:46 pmPIT - CPT
1 stop17h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/138:00 pmCPT - PIT
1 stop19h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,500
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/309:40 pmPIT - CPT
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 8/36:55 pmCPT - PIT
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$2,020

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PittsburghCape Town

PIT - CPT

PITCPT

Pittsburgh

Sun 4/6

2:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

8:40 am-5:07 pm

2 stops38h 27m

$1,477

PittsburghCape Town

PIT - CPT

PITCPT

Pittsburgh

Fri 4/4

6:15 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/15

1:50 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops30h 10m

$1,490

PittsburghCape Town

PIT - CPT

PITCPT

Pittsburgh

Sun 4/6

5:46 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

8:00 pm-9:42 am

1 stop19h 42m

$1,500

PittsburghCape Town

PIT - CPT

PITCPT

Pittsburgh

Wed 7/30

9:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

6:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$2,020

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from Pittsburgh to Cape Town

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Pittsburgh to Cape Town in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice 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 Pittsburgh-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Pittsburgh-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Pittsburgh-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pittsburgh-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Pittsburgh-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Pittsburgh to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pittsburgh to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Pittsburgh 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh 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 February 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Pittsburgh to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 February 21, 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,760 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,477, SWISS will fly you from Pittsburgh to Cape Town and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,490 and $1,500, respectively. SWISS is 5% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh 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 February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,166Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,262Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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