Private charter between Cape Town and Upington starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Cape Town (CPT) to Upington (UTN) and Upington to Cape Town — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Cape Town and Upington is about 669 km (416 miles), or 361 nautical miles.
From R180,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Cape Town–Upington spans US$9,500 – US$25,000: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (ZAR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | R180,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 15m | 1h 08m – 1h 23m | R230,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ZAR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 20m | R180,000 – R250,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 18m | R200,000 – R280,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 16m | R220,000 – R300,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ZAR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 15m | R230,000 – R330,000 (~US$12,500 – US$17,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 14m | R260,000 – R360,000 (~US$14,000 – US$19,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 11m | R280,000 – R390,000 (~US$15,000 – US$21,000) | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Cape Town–Upington is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cape Town, South Africa: Cape Town International Airport.
Upington, South Africa: Upington Airport.
| Cape Town International Airport | Upington Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FACT / CPT | FAUP / UTN |
| Longest hard runway | 10,502 ft | 16,076 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 151 ft | 2,782 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Cape Town to Upington can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Cape Town International Airport has 10,502 ft and Upington Airport 16,076 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 669 km.
Alternates within range: Stellenbosch Airport (2,492 ft, 20 km) · Morningstar Airfield (2,116 ft, 24 km) · Cape Winelands Airport (2,296 ft, 26 km) · Atlantic Aerodrome (2,900 ft, 43 km)
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Cape Town and Upington is built around your itinerary.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 669 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Cape Town and Upington.
Demand on Cape Town–Upington comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$25,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 20m gate to gate across the 669 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cape Town–Upington departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Cape Town–Upington charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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