Travelling from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is six hours ahead of Charleston and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CHS to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charleston International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CHS and CPT include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is R 11,194. A return plane ticket right now is R 27,212. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from CHS to CPT, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Charleston International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CHS to CPT.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charleston International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
81.5% of flights leaving Charleston International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of CHS.
Central Charleston to Charleston International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near CHS? If you're catching an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider booking a hotel near CPT if you have a late Charleston International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Charleston International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Charleston International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHS to CPT sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without seeing Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
