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

Flights from Cape Town to Denver usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Denver?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Denver: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from Cape Town to Denver most commonly connect through: • Istanbul (IST) – 35% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 24% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 20% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) – 13% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Cape Town to Denver. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R16 996 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R28 610, a difference of R11 613. 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 long is a flight from Cape Town to Denver?

A direct flight from Cape Town to Denver takes 00m, covering 24 146 km.

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

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 Cape Town to Denver looking right now?

One-way fares from Cape Town to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 565, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 40m, compared to 22h 47m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 24h 42m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Denver?

Denver is 8 hours behind Cape Town (Mountain Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Denver Intl Airport (DEN)?

Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R260 for economy cars. Top options include: • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Ace • NU Car • Europcar • Hertz

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

Return flights from Cape Town to Denver range from R16 625 to R25 652, with an average of R18 568 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 625 counts as a good deal.

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

Return flights from Cape Town to Denver typically range from R16 625 to R25 652. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 285 on Virgin Atlantic.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Denver?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Denver. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 54% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Denver?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Denver at R16 133 return. •April (R31 484) and March (R26 217) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 95% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Virgin Atlantic (R15 285) and United Airlines (R16 548) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cape Town to Denver according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Istanbul (IST) is the most popular stopover for the Cape Town to Denver route. 35% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via IST.

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

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R16 128. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Newark (EWR) had the shortest average connection time for Cape Town to Denver stopovers at 11h 49m over the past 3 months.

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R15 285

Typical prices: R16 625-R25 652

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CPT - DEN • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

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Typical prices: R13 291-R22 425

Turkish Airlines

Wed 14/11

CPT - DEN • 1 stop

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There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Denver. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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December

Cheapest • 13% price drop

March

Most popular

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Newark (EWR)

Cheapest • Avg R16 128 (return)

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

Shortest trip • 22h 47m (one-way)

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Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

21:00 - 22:07CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

34h 07m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:06 - 18:35DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 285Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 19

20:50 - 17:35CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

29h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:35 - 12:05DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

R15 601Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Mar 7

20:50 - 15:14CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

27h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15:10 - 18:35DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 232Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Mar 3

20:50 - 10:21CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

22h 31m1 stop Newark

23:50 - 16:10DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 548United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Mar 1

20:50 - 12:12CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

24h 22m1 stop Newark

11:15 - 16:10DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 548United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 27

8:30 - 20:20CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

44h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:11 - 5:45DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 34m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 731KLM

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

0:55 - 17:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

25h 30m1 stop Istanbul

19:30 - 23:00DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R17 462Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

0:55 - 17:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

25h 30m1 stop Istanbul

19:30 - 23:00DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R17 528Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Mar 3

0:30 - 16:02CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

48h 32m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

11:40 - 22:40DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 00m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R23 061KLM

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 20

13:15 - 16:04CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

34h 49m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

18:43 - 10:15DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

R205 486Qatar Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Cape Town to Denver

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Dec 7

20:05 - 13:29CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

25h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:14 - 18:35DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 033Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Dec 5

20:05 - 9:36CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

21h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:46 - 18:35DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 033Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Dec 6

20:05 - 9:36CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

21h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:39 - 18:35DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 033Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 15

20:00 - 12:02CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

24h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:09 - 15:20DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 531United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Dec 6

20:00 - 16:22CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

28h 22m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

23:59 - 16:10DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 631United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Dec 6

20:00 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

24h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

20:25 - 16:10DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

R16 631United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Dec 6

20:00 - 19:30CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

31h 30m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23:59 - 16:10DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 631United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Dec 9

20:05 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

23h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:31 - 18:35DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R22 180Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Dec 9

23:15 - 20:06CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

28h 51m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

12:49 - 22:40DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 51m2 stops Salt Lake City Amsterdam Schiphol

R22 845KLM

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Dec 8

7:20 - 20:13CPT Cape Town Intl-DEN Denver Intl

44h 53m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

13:01 - 13:35DEN Denver Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

63h 34m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R28 909Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Denver? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Denver departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Denver?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Denver. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 54% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Denver? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Cape Town to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •December is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Denver at R16 133 return.
•April (R31 484) and March (R26 217) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 95% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Denver?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Denver:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Cape Town to Denver?
A direct flight from Cape Town to Denver takes 00m, covering 24 146 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Denver?
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 Cape Town to Denver flight?
Return flights from Cape Town to Denver range from R16 625 to R25 652, with an average of R18 568 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 625 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Cape Town to Denver looking right now?
One-way fares from Cape Town to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 565, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Denver Intl Airport (DEN)?
Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R260 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Ace
• NU Car
• Europcar
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Denver?
Flights from Cape Town to Denver usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Denver pass through?
One-stop flights from Cape Town to Denver most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 13% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Denver?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Cape Town to Denver. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R16 996 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R28 610, a difference of R11 613.

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 Cape Town to Denver?
Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 40m, compared to 22h 47m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 24h 42m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Denver?
Denver is 8 hours behind Cape Town (Mountain Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Friday flights average R16 996, about R11 613 less than Wednesday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Denver trip for December. Fares historically average R16 133 return in that month – typically R15 352 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Denver Intl Airport.

• The Westin Denver International Airport

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