Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is nine hours ahead of Phoenix and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your PHX to CPT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PHX and CPT:
London Heathrow Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
ج.م. 35,065 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 76,894. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PHX to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PHX to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that depart PHX reach their destination on time.
To get to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport from central Phoenix, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to PHX:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you have a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PHX to CPT around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you're eager to discover another corner of South Africa, head for Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are highlights.
