Traveling from Toronto to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's major terminals.
Cape Town is six hours ahead of Toronto. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your flight from Toronto 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 traveling internationally.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 17 miles from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Cape Town International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
63.97% of flights that take off from Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 miles away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to CPT flight? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
62.09% of all departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive according to schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 65 miles away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Cape Town International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights departing from YKF land at their destination within the expected time frame 63.64% of the time.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider booking a hotel close to CPT if you have a late flight from Toronto to Cape Town International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Toronto to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Cape Town International Airport is $635. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $844. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to CPT. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Cape Town. June is when most people book flights from Toronto to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Toronto to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 61ºF to 81ºF.
July has temperatures of between 48ºF and 66ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cape Town right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Cape Town International Airport:
Table Mountain and Cecilia, Table Mountain are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Cape Town itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 75 miles north-west of Cape Town, a visit to Saldanha will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in South Africa, consider Ceres, about 60 miles north-east of Cape Town. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde are among its highlights.
