Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Buffalo.
Your BUF to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUF and CPT:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is $1,254. A return fare right now is $2,109. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BUF to CPT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cape Town International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BUF to CPT.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF's address is Genesee Street.
When it comes to Buffalo Niagara International Airport's on-time performance, 75.46% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BUF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BUF to CPT in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you want to check out another major destination in South Africa, consider Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are key reasons to visit.