Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town six hours ahead of Miami.
Your MIA to CPT flight 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 when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Miami International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MIA and CPT:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
Dubai Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
R 9,125 is currently the best price for a one-way Miami International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 15,597. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MIA to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Miami International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MIA to CPT.
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Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA's address is 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Of all flights leaving Miami International Airport, 76.14% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Miami International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Miami. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Miami International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MIA:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're getting in on a late Miami International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CPT:
Pick up a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Miami International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
Book your flight from Miami International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MIA to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.