Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is six hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your FLL to CPT flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FLL and CPT:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
ج.م. 33,604 is the best price for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 63,437. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FLL to CPT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Of all flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to FLL? If you're boarding an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood 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 a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cape Town in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from FLL to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without visiting Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
