Travelling from Livingstone Airport (LVI) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Livingstone Airport to Cape Town Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Livingstone and Cape Town share the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are six Livingstone Airport to Cape Town Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, pick the 08:10 Proflight Zambia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 10:30 with Kenya Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LVI to CPT flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Kenya Airways offers direct flights from Livingstone Airport to Cape Town Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cape Town — and maybe even more of South Africa if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Kenya Airways on this route.
With a dependable 93.33% of services arriving as scheduled, Proflight Zambia is the most punctual carrier operating LVI to CPT flights.
If you'd love to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Livingstone Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is a well-known stop between LVI and CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Livingstone Airport (LVI) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
$389 is the best price for a one-way Livingstone Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. A return flight starts at $825. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LVI to CPT.
The cheapest month for flights from Livingstone Airport to Cape Town Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Livingstone Airport (LVI)
Of the departures from Livingstone Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Livingstone Airport from central Livingstone, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LVI? If you're boarding an early flight from Livingstone Airport to Cape Town Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Livingstone Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Follow your own route with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and venture far and wide through Cape Town and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Livingstone Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Livingstone Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LVI to CPT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Worcester is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without a visit to Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
