Travelling from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town seven hours ahead of Cleveland.
Leave plenty of time to make your CLE to CPT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Cape Town Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CLE and CPT:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Right now, R 12,160 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 20,294. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CLE to CPT if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Cape Town Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CLE to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
You'll find CLE at 5300 Riverside Drive.
When it comes to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Cleveland to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CLE:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Grab a Cape Town Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Cape Town. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CLE to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
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 visit to Paarl will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Worcester is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without seeing Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
