Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Upington Airport (UTN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Upington Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Take your pick of seven weekly Cape Town International Airport to Upington Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest available. Airlink (South Africa) operates the last service of the day at 06:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your CPT to UTN flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Upington (and then discovering more of South Africa!) is a cinch with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline offers direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Upington Airport.
Airlink (South Africa) has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Airlink (South Africa) tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CPT to UTN flights, with 96.88% of services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Upington Airport (UTN)
Rs39,581 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Upington Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs78,752. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from CPT to UTN, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Upington Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CPT to UTN.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to Upington Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights departing from Cape Town International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from CPT.
To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Upington Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CPT:
Arriving at Upington Airport (UTN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cape Town International Airport to Upington Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near UTN instead:
Grab an Upington Airport rental car and discover Upington and beyond with your own set of wheels. First - Car Hire, Firefly powered by Hertz and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserve your ride from Upington Airport a few weeks before your departure to secure the best deal. If you're going away during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Upington Airport (UTN) to central Upington
From Upington Airport, Upington is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Upington Airport (UTN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Upington Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Upington in January.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Upington Airport for January if you want to explore Upington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to UTN in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Bloemfontein is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen Upington. Around 483 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.
Around 338 kilometres east of Upington, Kimberley is another favourite stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at The Big Hole and Open Mine Museum, The Big Hole and Kimberley Mine Museum.
