Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is six hours behind Perth.
Your PER to CPT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PER and CPT include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
At the moment, AED 1,950 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 3,969. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PER to CPT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Perth Airport to Cape Town Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PER to CPT.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Perth Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
74% of flights that depart Perth Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Perth Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Perth. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PER? If you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're coming in on a late Perth Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and venture far and wide through Cape Town and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town Airport is roughly 19 kilometers from the center of Cape Town. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PER to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 56 kilometers away to the north-east, popular attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in South Africa, consider Worcester, about 97 kilometers east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are among the biggest draws.