Cape Town Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Cape Town

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Cape Town with Jetsetz.  Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Cape Town, South Africa.  As a wholesaler, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Cape Town.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Cape Town are: South African Airways, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, KLM, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Cape Town as well as direct flights to Cape Town through various airports located in the United States, Canada, UK, the UAE and Europe.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Cape Town.

   Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The best way to find cheap flights to Cape Town is to fly into to the Cape Town International Airport (CPT).  The Cape Town International Airport is the third largest airport in South Africa and is the best airport to search for cheap flights to Cape Town and the southern part of South Africa.  The Cape Town International Airport is also a great airport to fly into if you are planning to visit the garden route region of South Africa.  If you are searching for flights to the Cape Town International Airport, please enter the airport code CPT into the arrival city search box.  This will narrow your flight search to the Cape Town International Airport.  For more information on the Cape Town International Airport, please visit the Cape Town Airport Information section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Cape Town

Cape Town is located in the southern hemisphere.  Subsequently, the best time to fly to Cape Town is between the months of March – June, as the weather is pleasant, and the tourist season has ended.  June - September is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Cape Town. August is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town.  Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Cape Town.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

   Cheap Flights From Cape Town

The Cape Town International Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Cape Town.  There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the Cape Town International Airport (CPT).  Most domestic flights throughout South Africa are handled by South African Airlines. To catch your domestic flight from the Cape Town International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal.  Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Cape Town Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Cape Town International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation. The Cape Town International Airport is located 32 km southeast from Cape Town's city center. The best way to travel from the Cape Town Airport to the Cape Town city center is to take a taxi, bus, shuttle or by rental car. Taxis take 35 minutes to travel from the airport to Cape Town city center. The public transportation system in general, is great in Cape Town.  You can get anywhere by taxi or the once you arrive in the city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Cape Town, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Cape Town International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Cape Town.  For cheap Cape Town rental cars, please visit the Jetsetz website.

   Top Things To Do In Cape Town

Cape Town is a very cosmopolitan city offering a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to be enjoyed whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget may be.  In addition, Cape Town offers a varied and hard charging night life that goes to all hours of the morning.  Once you arrive in Cape Town, be sure to check out the Aquarium, the Robbin Island Museum, stroll along the Sea Point promenade, take a dip in city’s landmark swimming pool at Bantry Bay End and grab a bite in one of the towns world-class restaurants.  Cape Town is located on a peninsula with beautiful beaches surrounding the city.  One of the most popular beaches is Clifton Beach where party goers enjoy the beach and then move up the hill to the popular bar for "sundowners" or drinks at sunset.  Camp’s Bay is another amazing beach to spend some time at.  You will find amazing vineyards located about a 1-hour drive including the world-famous wine region of Stellenbosch.