Great time to visit Cape Town
Autumn in Cape Town is a vibrant harvest season, offering an authentic and immersive cultural experience.
- •The GO Score of 70/100 indicates a favorable time to visit, with lower flight prices from San Francisco ($872, -30% vs average).
- •The local currency is 10% stronger year-over-year, making your travel budget go further.
- •The peak of the autumn harvest season is predicted to occur on April 1, 2026, with 87% confidence according to the South Africa Tourism board.
If you can leave in the next 2-3 weeks, you'll be able to take advantage of this valuable travel window.
Now – Apr 15
Flight Price
fares found from$87530% below avg
GO Score trending down (-4 vs 7 days ago)
Based on recent searches. Prices may have changed. Last checked Mar 29.
Est. 7-Day Trip
~$2,075.15*
$875 $91.45/night $80/day
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GO Score
66/100Forecast: warm and dry next 2 weeks
Flight Price
50/10030%+15
Weather
89/10020%+18
Moment Timing
87/10025%+22
Currency Value
43/10015%+6
Hotel Prices
50/10010%+5
GO Score Trend
Last 30 days
66
-4 vs 7d ago
72 30d high
51 30d low
776246
Feb 11Mar 28
Weather During Your Trip
Sun
86°F
71°F
Mon
87°F
72°F
Tue
82°F
67°F
Wed
82°F
67°F
Thu
82°F
67°F
Best Dates to Fly
Travel Smart — Cape Town
See Flights — Fares Found from $875*
*Based on recent searches. Prices may have changed — click to see current fares.
Travel Guide
The 72-Hour Window: Cape Town's Harvest Season Just Kicked Off and Flights Are at Their Cheapest →Similar Destinations
Prices last checked March 29, 2026