Cheap flights from Denver (DEN) to Cape Town (CPT) from $662

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DEN — CPT
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Denver Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Denver (DEN) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best DEN to CPT flight in 2023: compare Denver to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$1,225

One-way from

$827
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
From Denver Intl to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Denver Intl to Cape Town Intl

DEN - CPT

Price

$1,225 - $2,186

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

CPT

Rainfall

0.8 - 3.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Denver to Cape Town?

Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 14% on the overall cost on flights from Denver to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver to Cape Town?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 14 days in advance to save up to 8% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 14 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Denver to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,491, or $1,716 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Denver. Users have commonly found prices around $1,552 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,212. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Cape Town (DEN - CPT)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Denver to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

Cheap SWISS flights from Denver to Cape Town

Take a peek at the cheapest SWISS flights we've detected traveling from Denver to Cape Town. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Denver to Cape Town

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Denver to Cape Town. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.

Cheap Denver to Cape Town flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for DEN to CPT flights for September, October
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Denver to Cape Town 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Denver found for this year
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Denver to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from Denver, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Cape Town from Denver

The cheapest one-way flights from Denver to Cape Town
Users traveling one-way from Denver to Cape Town can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Denver, there is a search form available above.

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$1,298 - $2,461

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2 stops38h 44m

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2 stops32h 49m

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Sun 10/29

2 stops36h 26m

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Sun 11/5

3 stops41h 14m

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Wed 3/13

1 stop30h 15m

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Mon 3/25

2 stops29h 10m

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Sun 10/29

1 stop25h 05m

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Sun 11/5

1 stop38h 10m

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Tue 11/7

2 stops31h 15m

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Mon 11/27

1 stop34h 00m

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Wed 3/13

2 stops26h 35m

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Sun 3/24

2 stops29h 23m

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Sun 1/21

1 stop33h 40m

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Mon 2/5

1 stop29h 35m

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Wed 3/13

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/25

1 stop29h 35m

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Thu 10/5

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/7

2 stops40h 53m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Denver to Cape Town, such as SWISS, United Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I think I will only fly this airline from now on.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I think I will only fly this airline from now on.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I think I will only fly this airline from now on.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I think I will only fly this airline from now on.

SWISS
7.4
Good
456 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I think I will only fly this airline from now on.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I think I will only fly this airline from now on.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Denver to Cape Town flights.

Can I find flights from Denver to Cape Town for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Denver to Cape Town for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SWISS for just $1,298, but on average you can expect to pay $1,345.

Are there last-minute flights available from Denver to Cape Town for under $1,900?

There are currently 4+ open flights from Denver to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,900.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Denver to Cape Town round-trip?

According to our current data, SWISS ($1,298), Lufthansa ($1,311), and United Airlines ($1,368) offers the cheapest pricing from Denver to Cape Town. You may be able to fly from Denver to Cape Town for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Denver to Cape Town one-way?

$1,040 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Iberia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and American Airlines, with prices starting from $1,081 and $1,751, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Denver to Cape Town?

What does DEN to CPT mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Denver Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DEN to CPT flight.

Top 5 airlines flying from Denver to Cape Town

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Denver to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,132Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,245Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest$1,259Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,261Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,311Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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