Travelling from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Milwaukee.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MKE to CPT flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MKE and CPT include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is $1,443. A return plane ticket is currently $2,406. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MKE to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Cape Town Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MKE to CPT.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
MKE's address is 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Of all flights leaving Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Milwaukee to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MKE? If you're boarding an early flight from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and chase adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MKE to CPT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Cape Town, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Journey about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its leading sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Worcester is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without visiting Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
