Travelling from Denver to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Denver's main base, Denver International Airport (DEN), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Denver to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Cape Town is eight hours ahead of Denver. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Denver to CPT, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Denver to CPT. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Denver International Airport (DEN). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
DEN is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Denver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a place to stay before your flight from Denver to Cape Town International Airport? Check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. Get a good night's rest here before heading to Denver International Airport.
Denver International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.23% of flights that take off from DEN land on time.
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Denver to Cape Town International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and venture far and wide through Cape Town and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Denver to Cape Town International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Currently, £497 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Denver to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £917. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Denver to CPT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Denver to Cape Town International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Denver to CPT.
Find the best deal on a flight from Denver to Cape Town International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Denver to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is when most people book flights from Denver to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Plan your visit to Cape Town in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Denver to CPT plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Denver to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
Once you've booked your flight from Denver to Cape Town International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cape Town:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock are attractions you won't want to skip in Cape Town.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Cape Town, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel about 121 kms (75 miles) north-west to Saldanha to tick off its top attractions. From North Head Lighthouse to Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kms (60 miles) north-east of Cape Town, Ceres is another favourite stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.