Emirates Routes to Cape Town
New York to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop) — typical fastest option with one connection
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares, especially for peak Southern Hemisphere summer travel. Connecting through Dubai (DXB) or Addis Ababa (ADD) often yields the most competitive prices.
Los Angeles to Cape Town
26 hr+ (1-2 Stops)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares, especially for peak summer travel. Routing through Dubai, Doha, or Addis Ababa typically offers the most competitive prices.
Seattle to Cape Town
26 hr+ (2 Stops)
A good deal is under $1,200 roundtrip
Book 3-5 months in advance for best fares. Routing through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways) often yields the most competitive prices from Seattle.
Honolulu to Cape Town
26 hr 30 min (2 Stops typical)
A good deal is under $1,400 roundtrip
Las Vegas to Cape Town
26 hr+ (2 Stops)
A good deal is under $1,200 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares. Routing through Dubai, Doha, or Addis Ababa is typical — compare all three hubs as prices vary significantly by connection city.
Toronto to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $1,200 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares. Routing through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Middle Eastern hubs often yields the most competitive prices on this long-haul route.
Sydney to Cape Town
20 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $1,200 roundtrip
Dubai to Cape Town
11 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $700 roundtrip
Book 2-4 months in advance for the best fares. Connecting through Nairobi or Addis Ababa often yields lower prices than routing through the Middle East.
Singapore to Cape Town
17 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Dublin to Cape Town
18 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for best fares, especially for peak summer travel. Connecting through hubs like Dubai, London, or Addis Ababa offers the most options and competitive pricing.
Mumbai to Cape Town
18 hr 30 min (1 Stop)
A good deal is under $900 roundtrip
Book 3-6 months in advance for the best fares. Connecting through Addis Ababa or Nairobi typically offers the most competitive pricing on this route.
Cape Town Quick Facts
Best Time to Visit
November to March
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Airport Transit
MyCiTi Bus Route 100 takes approximately 45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to the city centre
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Other Airlines Flying to Cape Town
Ethiopian AirlinesSouth African AirwaysQatar AirwaysUnited Airlines (codeshare)Delta Air LinesUnited AirlinesBritish AirwaysAir France (via CDG, connecting)Ethiopian Airlines (via ADD)Kenya Airways (via NBO)Kenya AirwaysKLMLufthansa
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