Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving from here.
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is 6 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
Your flight from Fort Lauderdale to CPT won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Fort Lauderdale to CPT. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
From central Fort Lauderdale, FLL is around 8 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport from R 12,041 or travel return from just R 22,731. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to lock in cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to CPT. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a wider selection of flight times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Fort Lauderdale to CPT in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures average between 9ºC and 19ºC.
More about Cape Town
After locking in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cape Town:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island are leading attractions which should be on every Cape Town itinerary.
Complete your Cape Town trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Browse our car rentals in Cape Town and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.