Flying from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town nine hours ahead of Denver.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DEN to CPT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Denver International Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DEN and CPT include:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
643 € is currently the best price for a one-way Denver International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Return flights start from 1.082 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from DEN to CPT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Denver International Airport to Cape Town Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
80% of flights departing from Denver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of DEN.
Denver International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Denver. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Looking for a place to stay before your flight from Denver International Airport to Cape Town Airport? Check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. Enjoy a good night's rest here before heading to DEN.
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Book a hotel near CPT if you're on a late Denver International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and venture far and wide through Cape Town and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the most popular month for flights from Denver International Airport to Cape Town Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cape Town in March.
Book your flight from Denver International Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DEN to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Cape Town, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Travel about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its top sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of South Africa, head for Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are highlights.