How to find cheap flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Cape Town International Airport is $784. A return plane ticket to CPT right now is $1,298.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to CPT goes up or down.
Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Cape Town. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Cape Town International Airport.
Best time to go to Cape Town
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Cape Town is typically May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to CPT, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
June is the most popular month for flights to CPT. Travel then if you're eager to explore Cape Town in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Cape Town then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
Check the weather before travelling. February brings the warmest days in Cape Town, averaging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 9ºC (48ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
January gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Cape Town.
Rain is more likely in June, which gets around seven days of wet weather.
Flying to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Fly to Cape Town in one go. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Cape Town International Airport:
Air Mauritius is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 91% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled, making it a great option when reserving your CPT plane ticket.
CPT is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Cape Town International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to CPT:
You can book a car hire in CPT with popular providers such as Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to explore Cape Town and beyond.
Whether you're catching your next connection or flying home from Cape Town International Airport, you can expect a timely arrival. CPT performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 82% of departing flights landing right on schedule.
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Getting to central Cape Town from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The distance from CPT to central Cape Town is about 19 kilometres.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to CPT, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Cape Town, book a room at one of these comfy options:
Cape Town highlights
Put these leading sights high on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Cape Town:
Table Mountain: Offering a memorable introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres south of the centre.
Company's Gardens: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Cape Town. You'll find this park roughly 0.48 kilometres west of the centre.
The Rock: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 5 kilometres west of the heart of Cape Town.
How to get to Paarl from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Kicking things off in Paarl? From CPT, it'll take around 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 64 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Worcester
Worcester is about 88 kilometres from Cape Town International Airport if you're going in that direction.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of South Africa
There's a whole lot more of South Africa begging to be explored. About 40 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, set off for Paarl. On the must-do list? Begin with Zandwijk Wines, Skydive Africa and Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve.
Worcester might just steal the show during your trip to South Africa. You'll find it roughly 88 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Karoo Gardens Hiking Trails are visitor favourites.
Or head for Stellenbosch, roughly 24 kilometres east of Cape Town. Hidden Valley Wines (Wine Tasting & Restaurant), Winelands Guide and Wine Estate - Kanonkop Wine Estate are just a taste of what's waiting.
