Flying from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is ten hours ahead of Reno and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your RNO to CPT flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Right now, Rs263,871 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Reno / Tahoe Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs476,094. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RNO to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Cape Town Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RNO to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
RNO is located at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Reno / Tahoe Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RNO arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
Central Reno to Reno / Tahoe Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near RNO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Cape Town Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Reno / Tahoe Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and chase adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the most popular month for flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Cape Town Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Cape Town in March.
When booking your flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RNO to CPT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
