Travelling from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Before organising your cheap ticket from WLG to CPT, check whether you need a visa to enter South Africa. Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated frequently. For the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Wellington International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is $1,390. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,041. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flight tickets from WLG to CPT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Wellington International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Wellington. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near WLG:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you have a late flight from Wellington International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CPT:
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 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
When booking your flight from Wellington 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 has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from WLG to CPT around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
After booking your flights from WLG to CPT, you'll want to find a hotel in Cape Town. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island are among the things you can't miss in Cape Town.
Complete your Cape Town trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Cape Town International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cape Town.