Bloemfontein to Cape Town (BFN–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FA841
FA FlySafair
738
8:40 AM
SAST
10:25 AM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA845
FA FlySafair
738
9:45 AM
SAST
11:30 AM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z607
4Z Airlink
295
8:05 PM
SAST
9:22 PM
SAST
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA840
FA FlySafair
738
6:30 AM
SAST
8:05 AM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA844
FA FlySafair
738
7:35 AM
SAST
9:10 AM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z606
4Z Airlink
E90
4:50 PM
SAST
6:25 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4060
EK Emirates
295
4:50 PM
SAST
6:25 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Bloemfontein to Cape Town
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 565 mi 1h 17m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

BFN–CPT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink and FlySafair lead the route. The flight covers 565 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BFN–CPT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 6 295 1h17
FA FlySafair 6 738 1h45
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – 4Z
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + FA (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BFN to CPT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFN to CPT.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
44
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Cape Town from Bloemfontein

Nearby airports with service to Cape Town International Airport.
Metric BFN→CPT KIM→CPT
Distance from BFN 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 12 18
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 17m
Airports within 200 miles of BFN with service to Cape Town International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cape Town is 0 hours the same as Bloemfontein.
BFN: SAST · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bloemfontein, it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
Distance & Flight Time
565 mi / 909 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m to 1h 45m.

BFN–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bloemfontein to Cape Town route.
Route details
Distance565 mi / 909 km
Flight time1h 17m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 18 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: BFN
IATA / ICAOBFN / FABL
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation4,457 ft / 1,358 m
Destination: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFN to CPT flights.
Nonstop flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport take approximately 1h 17m to 1h 45m. The route covers 565 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink and FlySafair.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from BFN to CPT. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR, JNB and GRJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CPT to BFN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KIM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFN to CPT

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink and FlySafair. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BFN to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFN to CPT ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 565 miles (909 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kimberley (KIM).