Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
Your flight from Fort Lauderdale to CPT won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to CPT that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FLL and CPT include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
FLL is about 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% of flights complete their journey on time.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider booking a hotel close to CPT if you're catching a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport. Pick one of these options and end the night sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and explore beyond Cape Town's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, 428 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 908 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to CPT, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Visit Cape Town in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Fort Lauderdale to CPT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cape Town right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock are highlights which should feature on any good Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, Ceres is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.