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Cheap flights Cape Town — Sao Tome Island

from $742 3 996 km ~5h 12m 6 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Tuesday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $742 on 05.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
05 Dec 2026, Sat
TAAG Angola DT 580
16:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
22:15
TMS Sao Tome Island Airport
5h 45m 1 stop
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15 Dec 2026, Tue
FlySafair FA 627
22:05
CPT Cape Town International Airport
06:40
TMS Sao Tome Island Airport
8h 35m 3 stops
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12 Dec 2026, Sat
TAAG Angola DT 580
16:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
02:05
TMS Sao Tome Island Airport
9h 35m 3 stops
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14 Dec 2026, Mon
Norse Atlantic UK Z0 752
12:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
11:45
TMS Sao Tome Island Airport
23h 15m 2 stops
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13 Dec 2026, Sun
Ethiopian Airlines ET 844
14:50
CPT Cape Town International Airport
03:00
TMS Sao Tome Island Airport
12h 10m 2 stops
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16 Dec 2026, Wed
FlySafair FA 625
21:55
CPT Cape Town International Airport
11:30
TMS Sao Tome Island Airport
13h 35m 3 stops
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Route characteristics
Distance
3 996 km
Flight time
5h 12m
Time difference
-2h
Minimum price
from $742 (05.12.2026)
Average price
$1 036
Maximum price
$1 231
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Tuesday
Departure airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
TMS Sao Tome Island Airport
Airlines (4)
DT TAAG Angola FA FlySafair Z0 Norse Atlantic UK ET Ethiopian Airlines
Agencies (5)
Tickets Kiwi.com Kupi.com Gotogate Aviakassa
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
TAAG Angola
TAAG Angola
2 flights · 2 days
$742
FlySafair
FlySafair
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$889
Norse Atlantic UK
Norse Atlantic UK
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$1 151
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$1 153
Where to buy tickets 5
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $742
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $889
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 048
Gotogate
2 tickets · 2 days
from $1 151
Aviakassa
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 231
Airports

From — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport

To — Sao Tome Island (1)

  • TMS Sao Tome Island Airport
Other destinations from Cape Town
Frequently asked questions about the route Cape Town — Sao Tome Island
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Sao Tome Island?
Approximate flight time — 5h 12m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Sao Tome Island?
The straight-line distance — 3 996 km.
How much do flights from Cape Town to Sao Tome Island cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $742 on 05.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $1 036. Range: $742 — $1 231.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Sao Tome Island?
The difference — -2h.
From which airports does Cape Town operate flights?
From Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
To which airports in Sao Tome Island do flights arrive?
To Sao Tome Island: TMS (Sao Tome Island Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: TAAG Angola, FlySafair, Norse Atlantic UK, Ethiopian Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Tuesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
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About the route Cape Town — Sao Tome Island

Flights Cape Town — Sao Tome Island is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 3 996 km. Flight time 5h 12m. Time difference -2h.

From Cape Town (CPT) flights depart from 1 airport: CPT. To Sao Tome Island (TMS) — 1 arrival airport: TMS.

4 airlines operate on this route: TAAG Angola, FlySafair, Norse Atlantic UK, Ethiopian Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $742 (05.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $1 036, ranging from $742 to $1 231. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Tuesday.