Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CPT to RUN flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Reunion Roland Garros Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CPT and RUN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Reunion Roland Garros Airport flight is Rs145,937. A return plane ticket is currently Rs201,790. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CPT to RUN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport to Reunion Roland Garros Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CPT to RUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Reunion Roland Garros Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CPT land at their destination as scheduled 81.65% of the time.
To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Reunion Roland Garros Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CPT:
Arriving at Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
Book a hotel close to RUN if you're catching a late Cape Town International Airport to Reunion Roland Garros Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Reunion Roland Garros Airport rental car and explore Saint-Denis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Jumbo Car and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Reunion Roland Garros Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN) to central Saint-Denis
From Reunion Roland Garros Airport, Saint-Denis is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Reunion Roland Garros Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Saint-Denis in February.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Reunion Roland Garros Airport for February if you want to go to Saint-Denis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 28ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CPT to RUN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
