Travelling from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is eight hours ahead of Denver and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DEN to CPT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Denver International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEN and CPT:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Denver International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is £609. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £873. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DEN to CPT if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Denver International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DEN to CPT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Denver International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
DEN's address is 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.23% of flights that take off from DEN reach their destination on time.
To reach Denver International Airport from central Denver, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Denver International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's a quick drive from DEN.
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're coming in on a late Denver International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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 main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Denver International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
Book your flight from Denver International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DEN to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cape Town. Around 35 miles away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 60 miles east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without a visit to Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
