Travelling from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Buenos Aires has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flying out of Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is five hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Buenos Aires to CPT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Jorge Newbery Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Add a stopover to your journey at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving Ministro Pistarini Airport.
EZE is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to CPT flight:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 83.93% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
C$907 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport. A return flight starts from C$1,420. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Buenos Aires to CPT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Visit Cape Town in April for a quieter experience.
Book a Buenos Aires to CPT flight ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cape Town right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Cape Town International Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Cape Town when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Table Mountain followed by Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres 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 want to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, consider Ceres, roughly 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde are among the biggest draws.