Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town eight hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
Your SLC to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SLC and CPT include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Currently, 962 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.337 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SLC to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cape Town International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SLC to CPT.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SLC touch down on schedule 82.4% of the time.
To get to Salt Lake City International Airport from central Salt Lake City, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SLC? If you're boarding an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Salt Lake City International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your 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 vehicle from Cape Town International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SLC to CPT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Cape Town, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.