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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
7:40 AM
SAST
9:10 AM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA842
FA FlySafair
738
12:50 PM
SAST
2:25 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4060cs
EK Emirates
295
4:50 PM
SAST
6:25 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z606+3
4Z Airlink
295
4:50 PM
SAST
6:25 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
FA843
FA FlySafair
738
3:00 PM
SAST
4:45 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z607+2
4Z Airlink
295
7:00 PM
SAST
8:40 PM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cape Town to Bloemfontein
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 565 mi 1h 30m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

CPT–BFN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair and Airlink lead the route. The flight covers 565 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPT–BFN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 7 738 1h30-1h35
4Z Airlink Also: EK 6 295 1h35 EK
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – 4Z, EK
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + FA (13 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, CPT to BFN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to BFN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~23h
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 6:00 PM in Bloemfontein.
Distance & Flight Time
565 mi / 909 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m.

CPT–BFN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Bloemfontein route.
Route details
Distance565 mi / 909 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 13 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: BFN
IATA / ICAOBFN / FABL
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation4,457 ft / 1,358 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to BFN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 565 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink and FlySafair. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from CPT to BFN. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB, DUR and GRJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BFN to CPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPT to BFN

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink and FlySafair. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CPT to BFN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to BFN ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 565 miles (909 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.