Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is nine hours ahead of Phoenix and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PHX to CPT flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cape Town Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between PHX and CPT:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is $1,078. A return fare right now is $2,062. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from PHX to CPT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cape Town Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PHX to CPT.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PHX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near PHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental to explore Cape Town and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cape Town Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cape Town in March.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PHX to CPT sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
If you're interested in discovering another side of South Africa, consider Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are among the biggest draws.
