Which airports can I use when flying from Baltimore to Cape Town?

Flights from Baltimore to Cape Town usually depart from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which airports do connecting flights from Baltimore to Cape Town pass through?

Connecting flights from Baltimore to Cape Town most commonly pass through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 86% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) – 14% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Baltimore to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Baltimore to Cape Town. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R13 132 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R32 089, a difference of R18 956. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Cape Town Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Baltimore to Cape Town?

A direct flight from Baltimore to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 20 446 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Baltimore to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Baltimore to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Baltimore to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R13 015, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Baltimore to Cape Town?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 57m, compared to 30h 42m via London Heathrow (LHR).

What is the time difference between Baltimore and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 6 hours ahead of Baltimore (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R49 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Baltimore to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from Baltimore to Cape Town range from R22 309 to R30 204, with an average of R25 157 over the past 12 months. Anything below R22 309 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Baltimore to Cape Town?

Return flights from Baltimore to Cape Town typically range from R22 309 to R30 204. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R22 239 on Qatar Airways.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Baltimore to Cape Town?

Qatar Airways (R22 239) and Delta (R26 809) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Baltimore to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Baltimore to Cape Town?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular stopover for the Baltimore to Cape Town route. 86% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Baltimore to Cape Town?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R25 408. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Baltimore to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Baltimore to Cape Town stopovers at 11h 44m over the past 3 months.

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R22 239

Typical prices: R22 309-R30 204

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R12 274

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February

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Recent return flight deals from Baltimore to Cape Town

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

7:18 - 17:25BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:55CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

42h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 239Qatar Airways

7 hours ago

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

19:40 - 13:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 20m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 18:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

34h 30m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Brussels Bruxelles-National Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

R25 324Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 19

11:48 - 10:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:59CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

42h 24m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R25 423Qatar Airways

22 hours ago

Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5

19:40 - 13:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 20m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Stockholm Arlanda Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 18:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

35h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Stockholm Arlanda Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

R25 737Multiple Airlines

1 hour ago

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Feb 2

11:40 - 10:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 0:19CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

42h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R26 017Qatar Airways

23 hours ago

Sat, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 24

11:41 - 10:15BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:56CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

40h 41m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R26 149Qatar Airways

4 hours ago

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

19:40 - 12:05BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Stockholm Arlanda Istanbul

23:10 - 18:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

26h 30m2 stops London Gatwick Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

R26 232Multiple Airlines

2 hours ago

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 22

19:40 - 14:10BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 30m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Oslo Gardermoen Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 18:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

34h 30m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Oslo Gardermoen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

R26 661Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 7

18:10 - 18:35BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 15:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

25h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R26 809Delta

2 days ago

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 7

18:10 - 18:35BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 15:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

25h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R26 826Delta

1 day ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Baltimore to Cape Town

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30

16:45 - 17:50BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 20:19CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

29h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R30 109Delta

2 days ago

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 1

9:50 - 17:50BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 00m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

31h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R30 191Delta

2 days ago

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28

19:10 - 17:10BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

20:50 - 19:03CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

28h 13m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R30 439United Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

20:30 - 14:10BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 40m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Oslo Gardermoen Addis Ababa Bole

17:25 - 0:34CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

37h 09m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R31 346Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 31

13:55 - 21:25BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 30m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 - 22:29CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

43h 59m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl

R31 445Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 31

19:10 - 17:10BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

64h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

20:50 - 15:06CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

24h 16m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R32 089United Airlines

3+ days ago

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 31

9:09 - 9:25BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich

20:50 - 15:06CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

24h 16m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R32 633SWISS

3+ days ago

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24

6:29 - 17:10BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

18:55 - 19:03CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

30h 08m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

R32 732United Airlines

3+ days ago

Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22

9:09 - 17:10BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

19:50 - 13:58CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

24h 08m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R33 491United Airlines

3+ days ago

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 30

12:00 - 21:10BWI Baltimore/Washington-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

20:50 - 17:29CPT Cape Town Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

26h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R33 656Delta

3+ days ago

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How much is a return flight from Baltimore to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Baltimore to Cape Town departing in November.

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Cheapest flight	R12 274

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How long is a flight from Baltimore to Cape Town?
A direct flight from Baltimore to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 20 446 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Baltimore to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Baltimore to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Baltimore to Cape Town range from R22 309 to R30 204, with an average of R25 157 over the past 12 months. Anything below R22 309 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Baltimore to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Baltimore to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R13 015, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Baltimore to Cape Town?
Flights from Baltimore to Cape Town usually depart from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Baltimore to Cape Town pass through?
Connecting flights from Baltimore to Cape Town most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 86% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 14% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Baltimore to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Baltimore to Cape Town. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R13 132 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R32 089, a difference of R18 956.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Baltimore to Cape Town?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 57m, compared to 30h 42m via London Heathrow (LHR).
What is the time difference between Baltimore and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 6 hours ahead of Baltimore (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Cape Town Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average R13 132, about R18 956 less than Thursday fares (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Baltimore to Cape Town trip for February. Fares historically average R20 688 return in that month – typically R37 236 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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