Travelling from Dallas to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Dallas. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
Your flight from Dallas to CPT 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.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Dallas to CPT leaving from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
DFW is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Dallas. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Dallas to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Dallas to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) out of Dallas Love Field.
On public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kms (8 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dallas to CPT flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Dallas Love Field:
Dallas Love Field has an on-time performance of 74%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
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 Dallas to Cape Town International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Dallas to Cape Town International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, central Cape Town is around 19 kms (12 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Cape Town International Airport is £485. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £786. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Dallas to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Cape Town. January is when most people book flights from Dallas to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Dallas to CPT plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dallas to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cape Town right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Dallas to Cape Town International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Table Mountain, The Rock and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden are attractions you won't want to skip in Cape Town.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen Cape Town. Around 121 kms (75 miles) away to the northwest, its top attractions include North Head Lighthouse, Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum.
Next stop? Travel to Ceres. It's roughly 97 kms (60 miles) northeast of Cape Town and is known for highlights including Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum.
