Cape Town to Victoria Falls (CPT–VFA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
4Z390
4Z Airlink
E90
9:45 AM
SAST
12:40 PM
CAT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ793
KQ Kenya
73H
2:25 PM
SAST
5:15 PM
CAT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ792
KQ Kenya
73H
10:25 AM
CAT
1:35 PM
SAST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z391
4Z Airlink
E90
1:25 PM
CAT
4:30 PM
SAST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4192
EK Emirates
E90
1:25 PM
CAT
4:30 PM
SAST
3h 5m
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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Cape Town to Victoria Falls
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,184 mi 2h 50m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

CPT–VFA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPT–VFA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 7 E90 2h55
KQ Kenya Airways 3 73H 2h50 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z (7 flights/wk, 70%)
SkyTeam: KQ (3 flights/wk, 30%)
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 VFA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to VFA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
59
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
Victoria Falls is 0 hours the same as Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · VFA: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 6:00 PM in Victoria Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,906 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 2h 55m.

CPT–VFA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Victoria Falls route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,906 km
Flight time2h 50m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 17 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: VFA
IATA / ICAOVFA / FVFA
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation3,490 ft / 1,064 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to VFA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls International Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,184 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink and Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from CPT to VFA. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB, ADD, MQP and NBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VFA to CPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CPT to VFA

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink and Kenya Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CPT to VFA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to VFA ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,906 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.