Flying from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town seven hours ahead of Charlotte.
Your CLT to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CLT and CPT include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is R 12,575. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 23,292. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CLT to CPT, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CLT to CPT.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
When it comes to Charlotte Douglas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Charlotte Douglas Airport from central Charlotte, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near CLT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're landing on a late Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:
Travel at your own pace with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and discover more of Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the most popular month for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cape Town in March.
When reserving your flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CLT to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
