Flying from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is nine hours ahead of El Paso and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ELP to CPT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from El Paso International Airport to Cape Town Airport. Many travellers pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport when flying between ELP and CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Currently, 716 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way El Paso International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.399 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ELP to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from El Paso International Airport to Cape Town Airport.
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Handy information about El Paso International Airport (ELP)
The address for ELP is 6701 Convair Dr..
83% of flights departing from El Paso International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of ELP.
To get to El Paso International Airport from central El Paso, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ELP? If you've booked an early flight from El Paso International Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a El Paso International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.
Booking your ride 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 El Paso International Airport to Cape Town Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cape Town in March.
When booking your flight from El Paso International Airport to Cape Town Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ELP to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Journey around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its top attractions. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
