Flying from Orlando to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Orlando. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Orlando to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving from here.
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of Orlando.
Your flight from Orlando to CPT won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During high season, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Orlando to CPT. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
To reach MCO from central Orlando, it takes around 20 minutes to drive the 32 kilometres or so.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Orlando International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Orlando to Cape Town International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
78.28% of flights that depart Orlando International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Orlando to SFB in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Orlando to CPT flight, stay in one of these hotels near Orlando Sanford International Airport:
69.11% of flights taking off from Orlando Sanford International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Have a late flight from Orlando to Cape Town International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near CPT and fast-forward to bedtime:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Orlando to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
₹ 47,576 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Cape Town International Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 103,703. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Orlando to CPT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Orlando to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Book a Orlando to CPT flight ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cape Town
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Cape Town right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Orlando to Cape Town International Airport:
Your Cape Town visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights worth exploring include Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres north-west of Cape Town, a visit to Saldanha will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
If there's time to check out another major stop in South Africa, head for Ceres, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde are key highlights.
