Cape Town to Pittsburgh Flights

  About Cape Town

Located on the west of South Africa is the second-most populous city and culturally diverse Cape Town. The city is particularly famous for its diverse habitants and a thriving culture. Its urban setting close to the harbour makes it one of the most important cities in South Africa. Tourist spots such as Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope tend to take up all the attention of tourists for the right reasons. Aside from the beautiful locales that the city is blessed with, the food and lifestyle of the city are exquisite. You will find delectable dishes from all over the world in the best possible global fusion scenario. The city further stands in the frontline as an advocate of climate change mitigation. The city sees an excellent footfall of travellers coming over from various parts of the world.

Best time to visit Cape Town

Cape Town's seasons are a contrast from the Indian months. Unlike how India witnesses summers between March to June, Cape Town sees summer from December to February. The same goes for most of their seasons. Although the summers of Cape Town sees tremendous tourists, it is the autumn month from March to May that is considered to be the best time for tourism. The season comes with several events and festivals, including the wine harvest month. The city easily turns its streets into a carnivalesque theme. During this season, the wineries around Cape Town allow tours and events for tourists to engage in. It is quite the gathering as you get to interact with wine connoisseurs from around the world.

You can also indulge in some of the fun activities by participating in the ones that take place during these tours. The temperature is also at an agreeable 20 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius. In the second half of the fall, the hotels start to drop their prices, making accommodation affordable. Festivals and events such as Cape Town Carnival, Infecting the City, Cape Town International Jazz Festival and Constantia Food and Wine Festival are some highlights that take place in March and May. This could be a good time for you to book hotels in Cape Town and relish the vibrant environment.

Not just the fall but even the springtime in Cape Town is quite beautiful. The popular attraction of Cape Town, Table Mountain blooms during this season and the temperature is also very favourable. For budget-travellers, this is the best time to visit the city. The hotel deals in Cape Town during this time is worth nabbing as they come at an affordable rate. Plus, festivals like Cape Town Diwali Festival and Cape Town International Kite Festival also adds to the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Places to visit in Cape Town

Cape Town has an audience for literally everything the city in the city! The biggest attraction in the city, though it has got to be Table Mountain. Towering over the gorgeous city of Cape Town, this place attracts tourists like fire does to moth. It's nestled within the Table Mountain National Park, which also encompasses Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope as some other tourist attractions. You shouldn't miss any of those three as they each possess an interesting backdrop. You also have Camps Bay, which lies on the we3stern edge of Table Mountain. The quaint spot is perfect for soaking in all the cool breeze that the city boasts. In the city, you should walk around the District Six Museum and take a look at the city's compelling history. Bo-Kaap is known for its colourful street and indeed a sight for sore eyes. It is predominantly acquired by descendants of Cape Malays (slaves brought in from Malaysia, Indonesia, parts of African, by the Dutch). In the city, you also have Two Oceans Aquarium, located close to the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The aquarium will blow your mind with the plethora of marine creatures it hosts.

Things to do in Cape Town

Cape Town has far too many things to do as it is quite a vibrant city. However, you can start with a small tour to the Constantia Valley and explore the exquisite vineyard. From crisp whites to robust reds, you will get to witness how some of the finest wines are made in the city. Plus, the mansions where the wine is preserved in barrels is another lovely trip. After some wine tasting, you should also check out some of their restaurants with their abundance of cuisines, styles and flavours at your perusal. The Cape of Good Hope also houses adorable penguins that you can check out. They simply walk the shores of Cape Point and have a good time. As for the ardent shoppers, Greenmarket Square can be your source of entertainment.

Food and Restaurants in Cape Town

The city of Cape Town is a haven for global cuisine and a food-enthusiast. Not only does it entertain the plethora of dishes from around the globe but also caters to the varied tourists who flock over for wanderlust. Cape Town's unique food culture is popular and probably one of the highlights of the city. While there are some dishes that manage to stand out as Cape Town's classic dishes, much of the food is a global fusion. Since Cape Town was under the colonial rule of the Dutch and British, their menu reflects the same in terms of flavours, styles and techniques. Interestingly, Cape Town is also big on Indian food and has reserved a special spot for Indian cuisine. The best part about the city is how it brings together food from around the world and makes for rich food culture. The classic food includes fish and chips, grilled meat (your regular chicken, pork and beef), gatsby (a large sandwich stuffed with an array of meats, sauces and chips), bunny chow (classic South African delicacy made from chicken or beef), bobotie (minced beef mixed with milk and eggs custard) and more. Interestingly, the city also has the best sushi that won't disappoint you.

With so many dishes to try, don't forget to leave room for some dessert. Traditional sweets such as milk tart, koeksisters, malva pudding, etc., deserve your attention. These recipes are quite famous and definitely a good way to end a wholesome meal. To enjoy the best food in Cape Town, you should head to Kalky's, Snnoekies, The Golden Dish, Cosy Corner, Mzoli's Chef's Warehouse, Mzansi, to name a few. You will not run out of restaurants and food joints. Don't just spend time in the fancy restaurants but also check out some of the food joints by the corner of every street. They make just as amazing and delicious food that you'll probably not find elsewhere.

How to reach Cape Town (Transportation)

By Air

After Johannesburg, Cape Town is noted to be the second most popular city in South Africa which sees a great turnout of tourists from around the world. The best way to reach South Africa's Cape Town from India is easily by air. Major cities in India such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore have flights that fly to and from Cape Town. Although there are no direct or nonstop flights that fly from India to Cape Town, these flights mostly have layovers and travellers would often have to rush for connecting flights in the airport terminal. Airlines such as Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and South African Airways, Kenya Airways are a few that directly connect to Cape Town. In terms of flight connectivity to Cape Town from India, it is quite decent as there are frequent flights available to the city.

Often the layovers or connecting flights would have to be taken from cities such as Istanbul, Addis Ababa, Dubai Johannesburg and more. The travel duration of flights to Cape Town is quite a lot depending on the international route that you pick. Since there are various options for layovers and routes to Cape Town, often people go for the cheap tickets. From India to Cape Town, flight tickets would be less expensive with more duration. Similarly, for shorter flight duration, the ticket cost of flights to Cape Town would be high-priced. Hence, you will have to be very mindful about your trip to Cape Town. Cheap flight tickets to Cape Town would come at the cost of flight duration.

By Rail

Many travellers often opt for flights to Johannesburg to reach Cape Town. Not only does this enable them to visit two cities during the trip but also check out the famous luxury train from Pretoria. Known to be one of the most opulent rails, Pretoria's domestic rail route connects to Cape Town, but it's a 27 hours long journey. The views through the trip though, along with the luxury of the train's services, is definitely worth the time. You will be pampered by the coach's posh treatment, not to mention how it will also be a good way to meet new people from other nationalities.

  About Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is known for its cluster of universities like the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon. It is the main hub for the steel industry, but it also has a lot of tourist attractions and is slowly turning into a tourist spot, too. A lot of artists like late Pop Art master Andy Warhol, Broadway star Patti Lupone are also from Pittsburgh. The city also has quite a few restaurants that serve the most delicious food. You can visit the museums in the city if you are an art lover and history buff. You can go bird watching or on a museum tour. You can also sign up for a historical tour of the city. You'll always find something to do here and a holiday in Pittsburgh will only make you want to come back again. You can also learn about Pittsburgh's diversity, along with its rich history. It is the perfect place for sports and adventure enthusiasts to visit. The city is also known for being a culinary delight. Even if you are not a foodie, you will find yourself enjoying the food and craft beer here. Pierogi is a Polish dish that people absolutely love. It is a highly recommended dish for all the right reasons.

Best Time to Visit Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh experiences summer from July to August, which is also a high tourist season in the city. The temperature reaches an average of 27 degree Celsius. If you don't mind the scorching heat, you can plan your trip to Pittsburgh during summer. Since this is high tourist season, book a hotel in Pittsburgh several weeks in advance before the prices rise. It is also recommended that you book your flights to Pittsburgh in advance. You might come across exciting flight deals to Pittsburgh online if you book your tickets in advance. Do make sure that you stay well-hydrated and use sunblock regularly, so you don't get sunburnt or get sunstroke. If you are visiting in June, you might also want to pack your umbrella since it is the wettest month of the year. It rains regularly and might put a damper on your sightseeing plans or any other outdoor activity that you might have planned for the day.

September to November is fall season in Pittsburgh and is an ideal season to visit the city. The temperature ranges between 10 to 21 degree Celsius and is a very pleasant time to head to Pittsburgh. The climate is neither too hot nor too cold. It is the perfect time to head out and give your favourite outdoor activities a try. The hotel prices drop considerably during this time since there are fewer tourists in the city. You might even get cheap flight tickets to Pittsburgh during the fall season. It provides relief after a hot, scorching summer. October is a dry month with little rain, but you also experience the city's first snowfall in October. You can also attend the Hundred Acres manor tour during Halloween here if you are ready to get spooked out.

December to February is when Pittsburgh experiences winter. While the winter is not as cold as it is in the other cities or states in the US, it does snow for some time in January when the temperature reaches an average of -7 degree Celsius. Pack your warm clothes if you are planning to head to Pittsburgh during winter. January is a great time to head to Pittsburgh. You can attend Restaurant Week in January and get the best discounts and offers at the restaurants here. Since it is a low tourist season, this is a great time for restauranteurs to make the most of it and attract more people to the restaurants. You can also attend the Pittsburgh Beerfest in February. March to May is the spring season in Pittsburgh, and the city experiences heavy rainfall during this time. The days are warm and windy but the evenings are cool. If you are heading to Pittsburgh in May, you can attend the Pittsburgh Wine Festival and Pittsburgh Marathon. You can attend the Spring Carnival organised by the Carnegie Mellon University in April or the Spring Flowers Show or St Patrick's Day Parade in March. With events being hosted in the city throughout the year, you will never get bored here for sure.

Places to Visit in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh has outdoor activity opportunities to attract more tourists. You can hike up to Mount Washington, which is right across the river from downtown Pittsburgh. You will be treated to a magnificent view of the city from up top, and it is the perfect place in the city to take lots of pictures. Senator John Heinz, Pittsburgh History Center, is another major tourist attraction that you must visit. The exhibit here showcases 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history and also throws light on how immigrants helped shape the city, and you can also learn more about the Underground Railroad. It is a seven-storey museum, and you will love it.

You can head over to the National Aviary for a little birdwatching tour or to the Andy Warhol Museum. Pittsburgh also has an Arcade Comedy Theater that you can visit. You can catch a show while you are at it. Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium is one of the six zoo and aquarium combinations in the United States. You'll see about 4000 animals of 500 different species in the zoo, which is situated at Highland Park. The Church Brew Works was built in 1902 and turned into a brewery in 1996.

Things to do in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is not only an ideal place for families to head to for a vacation but also with your friends. You can sign up for a sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh, or you can go exploring the city on your own. You can choose between going on a historical tour of the city or covering all the locations that are close to nature. You can also combine both of them and cover all of the major tourist attractions. Going hiking or trekking to Mount Washington is one of the popular activities that tourists can take up when they visit the city. You can also catch a game of baseball at PNC Park if you are a sports enthusiast. To end your day on a relaxing and pleasant note, you can head to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. You can just take a stroll in the garden and admire the place, or you can rent a bike and ride around the park. Visiting the Carnegie Science Center is another popular thing for tourists to take up. You will be amazed at everything that you come across at the centre. Strip District used to be an industrial neighbourhood but has now transformed into a popular place for tourists to head to if they want to go on a shopping spree or binge on delicious food at the restaurants. You can also walk alongside the River Allegheny or go for a jog. You can also catch a beautiful sunset from here.

Foods and Restaurants in Pittsburgh

Pierogies are one of the staple dishes in Pittsburgh, and you will find a lot of restaurants serving this Polish dish. Pierogies Plus, The Church Brew Works and Penn Brewery are some of the popular restaurants that serve the most delicious pierogies. You will find a lot of variations to pierogies in all of these three restaurants. Not to mention, the craft beer in their restaurants are a delight. Pittsburgh is not exactly popular for its culinary brilliance, but it does have quite a few restaurants that serve the most delicious foods. You will also find restaurants that serve authentic Turkish, French, Italian and Chinese cuisines, among others. Turkish Grille serves the best Turkish, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. You can also head to the Jean-Marc Chatelier's French Bakery for your sweet-tooth cravings. You can head to Everyday Noodles to try some Chinese, Asian or Taiwanese cuisine. Gaucho Parrilla Argentina and The Capital Grille are some places you can head to for delicious steaks. You can also try Eddie V's Prime Seafood for authentic American food and Condado Tacos for Mexican food and a couple of drinks.

How to reach Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh International Airport is about 15 km from downtown Pittsburgh. The flight connectivity to Pittsburgh from India is excellent. American Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa have frequent flights to Pittsburgh with layovers at London, Newark, Philadelphia, Chicago and Munich. If you book well in advance, you might come across exciting flight deals to Pittsburgh online. You might even end up getting cheap flight tickets to Pittsburgh if you are travelling during the offseason. The airport has quite a lot of facilities for passengers like restaurants, cafes, shopping areas, ATMs, currency exchange and a lot more. It is also quite easy and convenient to get a taxi or car rental service from the airport to your hotel. If you haven't pre-booked your taxi, you can approach any of the car rental service stalls at the airport, and they will help you out.