Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is eight hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ADL to CPT flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the ADL to CPT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Currently, R 11,370 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 18,589. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from ADL to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ADL to CPT.
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Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of the departures from Adelaide Airport, 75.6% land on time at their destination.
To get to Adelaide Airport from central Adelaide, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ADL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CPT if you're catching a late Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and discover more of Cape Town and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
When reserving your flight from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ADL to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without dropping by Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.