Flying from Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Phoenix. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
Your flight from Phoenix to CPT won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a popular month like March, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Phoenix to CPT that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PHX and CPT include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Travelling from central Phoenix to PHX takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX reach their destination without delay.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You can arrive at AZA from central Phoenix in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport the day before your Phoenix to CPT flight:
Most flights that depart Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport reach their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
The address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport flight.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Right now, ر.ق. 2,779 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 5,464. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Phoenix to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). January is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Phoenix to CPT plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Cape Town International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Table Mountain, The Rock and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden are major attractions which should feature on every Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Journey about 121 kilometres northwest to Saldanha to check off its top sights. From North Head Lighthouse to Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Any trip through South Africa wouldn't be complete without a stop in Ceres. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum are just two of the highlights in this destination, which is around 97 kilometres northeast of Cape Town.
