Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Charlotte's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Charlotte seven hours behind Cape Town.
Leave plenty of time to make your CPT to CLT flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CPT and CLT:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight is R 15,709. A return ticket right now is R 16,312. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to CLT if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Cape Town Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from CPT arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CPT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
Book a hotel close to CLT if you're taking a late Cape Town Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Charlotte Douglas Airport rental car and explore Charlotte and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Easirent and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Charlotte Douglas Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
From Charlotte Douglas Airport, Charlotte is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Charlotte in March.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Cape Town Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CPT to CLT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Charlotte, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 370 kilometres south-west to Atlanta to check off its leading attractions. From Georgia Aquarium to Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre, your itinerary will be busy.
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